Senior Pastry Chef de Partie | Hotel & Wine Estate
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Permanent · Food & Beverage
Restaurant at a luxury Hotel & Wine Estate based close to Stellenbosch is looking for a professional and passionate Senior Pastry Chef de Partie. The successful candidate will prepare exceptional pastries and desserts while maintaining high standards of creativity, presentation and hygiene. Duties Prepare and present pastries and desserts according to the Chef’s recipes and specifications. Ensure fresh mise en place is ready before service. Maintain consistent decoration, portioning, garnishing and presentation. Assist with developing recipes, dishes and presentation techniques. Supervise and train Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs. Manage ingredient orders, deliveries and stock levels. Monitor food quality, waste, portion sizes and costs. Maintain an organised kitchen and comply with HACCP, hygiene and safety standards. Requirements: Grade 12 Chef Certificate or Diploma, preferably specialising in pastry. Preferably 2–3 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie. A passion for pastry and hospitality. Excellent attention to detail and presentation. Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Good communication, leadership and teamwork skills. A professional, reliable and guest-focused approach. Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.