MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Relevant Culinary or Pastry qualification - Minimum 23 years recent pastry kitchen experience - Chef de Partie - Pastry or strong Demi Chef de Partie Pastry ready to progress - 4 or 5 star hotel, luxury resort, high-end restaurant or high-volume pastry experience advantageous - Strong pastry, dessert, cake, bread and baking skills - Excellent finishing, plating and presentation skills - Able to independently manage a pastry section - Strong mise en place, portion control and production planning skills - Good food safety, hygiene and HACCP knowledge - Able to maintain quality and consistency during high-volume production - Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays - South African citizen or valid South African work permit - Updated CV with recent professional profile image and contactable references essential KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods - Take ownership of an assigned pastry section - Maintain exceptional quality, flavour, consistency and presentation - Support restaurant, buffet, banqueting and function production - Ensure mise en place and production are completed on time - Guide and support junior pastry chefs - Maintain portion control, stock rotation and minimise waste - Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards An excellent opportunity for a passionate pastry professional ready to develop within an established 4-star Cape Town hotel.