SUMMARY:
Join a destination where refined dining meets relaxed sophistication.
POSITION INFO:
Pastry Chef – Boutique Hotel (Southern Suburbs, Cape Town)
Join a destination where refined dining meets relaxed sophistication.
Set within a beautifully restored heritage property in the Southern Suburbs, our boutique hotel offers guests an elegant and intimate experience defined by exceptional service, warm hospitality, and exquisite cuisine.
We’re seeking a creative and skilled Pastry Chef to lead the dessert and pastry program across all outlets, crafting beautiful, seasonal creations that showcase both technique and imagination.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, plate, and present desserts and pastries to the highest standard.
- Manage pastry kitchen operations, production schedules, and stock control.
- Develop new, seasonal offerings aligned with the property’s culinary identity.
- Maintain impeccable hygiene, organisation, and consistency across all pastry sections.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to deliver excellence across all dining outlets.
Requirements
- Recognised pastry qualification or equivalent professional certification.
- 3–5 years’ experience in fine dining or boutique hotel environments.
- Strong creativity, technical skill, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Passion for innovation, flavour balance, and visual presentation.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative kitchen culture.
We Offer
- Competitive basic salary.
- Beautiful working environment in Cape Town’s leafy Southern Suburbs.
- Supportive, close-knit team committed to excellence and creativity.
If you’re passionate about crafting exceptional desserts and elevating the pastry experience within a luxury boutique setting — we’d love to hear from you.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
