Stellenbosch:
My client, a distinguished vineyard and hospitality estate renowned for its fine dining and hospitality excellence, is seeking a talented and motivated Pastry Chef de Partie to join their culinary team.
The role requires a candidate who will take responsibility for a designated pastry section, delivering consistently high-quality products while maintaining exceptional standards of hygiene, organisation, and professionalism in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
Demonstrate strong knowledge of pastry techniques, products and overall kitchen operations
Prepare, bake, monitor and present pastry items in accordance with the establishments' standards
Maintain consistent quality, precision and attention to detail in all pastry production
Enforce health, safety and hygiene standards at all times
Manage the pastry section through clear instruction and effective task delegation
Execute directives from senior kitchen management reliably and accurately
Identify and resolve operational issues within the pastry section
Ensure stock is controlled, rotated, recorded and stored correctly
Ensure all completed food items are wrapped, labelled and stored appropriately
Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure all cleaning duties are completed
Adhere strictly to all policies, procedures, standards and operational guidelines
Communicate professionally and consistently with colleagues and management
Lead by example through professional appearance, strong work ethic and flexibility with working hours
Criteria
Minimum of 2 to 5 years proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a high-quality or fine-dining kitchen with hands-on experience in pastry preparation, desserts and plated items
Formal culinary or pastry qualification preferred
Expertise in classical and modern pastry techniques, chocolate and sugar work
Experience working in a professional kitchen brigade and following senior chef directives
Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene standards in professional kitchens
Ability to execute recipes consistently while maintaining high quality and presentation
Energetic, passionate and committed to delivering high standards of service
Highly organised, detail focused and dedicated to pastry craftsmanship
Communicate professionally and maintain a well-presented appearance
Show initiative and problem-solving skills while working effectively independently or in a team
Perform consistently under pressure while meeting deadlines and interacting respectfully with colleagues and guests
Closing Date: 2026-02-07