34 Head Pastry Chef jobs in South Africa

• Diploma or certificate in Pastry, Culinary Arts, or Baking
• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in a senior pastry role within a luxury hotel or fine dining environment
• Strong command of modern pastry trends, tools, and techniques
• Passion for innovation, aesthetics, and guest satisfaction
• Proficiency in kitchen organisation, inventory control, and cost management
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including early mornings and weekends
• South African citizenship required

• Direct and schedule pastry kitchen operations
• Supervise, train, and guide pastry staff to maintain high standards
• Collaborate with executive and sous chefs to align service delivery

• Craft premium-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods for à la carte, banqueting, and events
• Ensure precision in taste, texture, presentation, and portioning
• Drive visual excellence and consistency across the dessert offering

• Develop seasonal menus and signature offerings
• Experiment with new recipes, techniques, and presentation styles
• Align creativity with cost-efficiency and brand identity

• Monitor ingredient usage, wastage, and order cycles
• Ensure production is cost-effective and sustainable
• Maintain updated inventory records and supplier relationships

• Uphold HACCP and hotel sanitation standards
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food handling protocols
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of all pastry equipment

• Creative and quality-driven
• Calm, focused, and detail-oriented
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Natural mentor with high personal standards

• Join one of Cape Towns leading luxury hospitality teams
• Express your creativity in a refined, high-expectation environment
• Lead a talented pastry brigade with autonomy and support

• Formal culinary or pastry qualification
• Minimum 3-5 years experience as a Pastry Chef in a luxury or fine-dining environment
• Previous experience in a 5-star lodge or hotel setting
• Creative flair with attention to detail and presentation

• Plan, prepare, and present high-quality desserts, breads, and pastries
• Design seasonal and event-specific pastry menus
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the pastry kitchen
• Oversee ordering, stock control, and cost management for pastry items
• Lead, train, and manage a small pastry team
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Able to thrive in a remote, fast-paced hospitality environment

• Lead and inspire the pastry team to deliver world-class desserts, breads, and baked goods.
• Design and develop innovative seasonal menus, ensuring quality and consistency in every creation.
• Oversee daily operations of the pastry kitchen, including inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene, safety, and presentation standards.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff to uphold excellence in all aspects of preparation and service.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to create memorable dining experiences for our guests.

• Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef, ideally in a luxury hotel, lodge, or fine dining setting.
• Strong creative flair with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a team in a high-pressure, guest-focused environment.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

The International Hotel School Sunninghill Campus is seeking a Chef Lecturer to join our academic team.

Role Purpose: To teach and share your passion for the culinary industry with eager students, helping them grow and succeed in their careers. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for dedicated individuals.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• NQF 5 qualification in culinary arts or hospitality
• City and Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking or Patisserie (beneficial)
• CATHSSETA scoping (beneficial)
• Certified as an Assessor
• Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• At least 2 years of lecturing or teaching experience
• Experience with vocational, POE, and practical assessments
• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational education sector
• Experience in implementing and managing vocational assessments
• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology

Qualities:

• Passion for the company's mission
• Positive attitude and resilience
• Organized, efficient, and accurate
• Effective communicator
• Patient and helpful

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Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 05/05/2025

The International Hotel School Cape Town Campus is looking for a Chef Lecturer to join our academic team.

The purpose of the role is to teach and share your passion for the culinary industry with eager young students; helping them grow individually, and ultimately playing a role in their career paths and success in life. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience reserved for only the most dedicated individuals.

We need a person who is patient, understanding, helpful, and calm. You should have a genuine appreciation for the new generation and what they are contributing to the workplace. You should have an engaging personality, be naturally supportive, instill positivity, and be mature enough to give sound advice.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. NQF 5 qualification in culinary arts / hospitality
2. City and Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking / Patisserie beneficial
3. Certified as an Assessor
4. A minimum of 5 years relevant, practical industry experience
5. A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience
6. Vocational, POE, and practical assessment experience
7. Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector
8. Vocational, POE, and practical assessment implementation and management experience
9. Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general

Qualities:

• Passion for the company’s mission
• Positive attitude and endurance
• Organized, efficient, and accurate in performance

Our client requires a passionate Pastry Chef to join their bakery team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following :

• Daily running and overseeing of all pastry preparations.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to create innovative desserts, pastries and confectionery items.
• Continuously explore new techniques, flavours and trends in pastry-making to keep the menu fresh and exciting.
• Staff management.
• Inventory and stock management.

Applications are awaited from persons who comply with the following :

• Degree or diploma in culinary arts.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar position.
• Minimum 1 years' experience in a senior role.
• An extensive repertoire of pastry and confectionery techniques and trends.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with challenging deadlines.
• Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays.

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SUMMARY:

Recruiter:

Phoenix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000493/DB

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

Luxury Hotel in the Pretoria (Kameeldrift) area is looking for a Pastry Chef .

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced candidate, with demonstrate expertise in making desserts, baking pastries and artisanal breads.

POSITION INFO:

Duties:

Oversee the daily production of desserts, pastries and artisanal breads, ensuring consistent quality and presentation to meet the standards.

Demonstrate the ability to handle baking volumes during peak periods, efficiently meeting the demands of guests.

Ensure a steady supply of fresh pastries and breads

Efficiently manage multiple tasks, including pastry production and inventory management

Plan to meet demand and maintain smooth operations.

Demonstrate quick thinking and problem-solving skills to address any challenges that arise during baking or service.

Create innovative and seasonal pastry menus

Uphold the highest standards of pastry quality, ensuring that all products meet standards.

Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines, sanitation standards, and food handling practices.

Requirements:

Grade 12

Formal Qualifications.

At least 3 – 4 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end hotel or restaurant.

Exceptional baking skills

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and inspire staff.

Ability to work under pressure and deliver exceptional results during busy periods.

Multi-tasking abilities and excellent organizational skills to manage pastry production and staff effectively.

Teaching and training abilities to develop the skills of junior pastry chefs and bakery staff.

Creativity and passion for pastry arts

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Advertising Services

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SUMMARY:

Our Client is looking for a Pastry Chef to join their team

Recruiter:

IntelliStaff

Job Ref:

JHB003467/RD

Date posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Location:

Franschhoek, South Africa

Salary:

MR Monthly

SUMMARY:

Our Client is looking for a Pastry Chef to join their team

POSITION INFO:

Area/Location: Franschhoek, Cape Town

Main Responsibility:

Responsible for creating a variety of high-quality baked goods and desserts while ensuring consistency, quality, and creativity across all pastry operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and design a wide range of pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for the restaurant menu.
• Develop innovative pastry and dessert offerings for seasonal menus and special events.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring alignment with the standards set by the Head Chef; correct any inconsistencies as needed.
• Collaborate in the development and testing of new pastry items, taking into account seasonal ingredients, guest preferences, and current trends.
• Assist the Head Chef in planning and executing special event menus and promotional offerings.
• Adhere to and enforce FIFO (First-In-First-Out) practices for food storage to ensure optimal freshness and minimal waste.
• Conduct routine inventory checks and place orders for pastry ingredients and kitchen tools as required.
• Manage kitchen waste and food costs through effective portioning, waste reduction, and spoilage control.
• Comply with all hotel and company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
  
  

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience as a dedicated pastry chef in a professional kitchen.
• In-depth knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
• Expertise in pastry techniques and dessert preparation.
• Proficiency in inventory management and cost control.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly creative and artistic, with a passion for developing distinctive pastries and desserts.
  
  

• Matric Certificate (or equivalent)
• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Temporary

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Advertising Services

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A Pastry Chef prepares a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. A pastry chef is well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
• Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
• Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• Organizing and leadership skills.
• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition.
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.