Description:
PASTRY CHEF DE PARTIEStellenbosch: 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
- 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
Requirements:
- 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
- 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
08 Jan 2026;
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