MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Culinary or Pastry qualification from a recognised institution - Minimum 4 years experience in a senior pastry role within a hotel, resort, or high-volume environment - Proven experience managing a pastry kitchen and team - Strong knowledge of dessert creation, baking techniques, and presentation standards - Experience within a 4 or 5-star hotel environment preferred - Solid understanding of food cost control, stock management, and kitchen operations - Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health regulations - South African ID or valid work permit KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Pastry Kitchen Leadership & Operations - Lead and manage the daily operations of the pastry kitchen - Ensure smooth production flow across all dessert and bakery items - Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene Menu Development & Quality Control - Design and develop innovative dessert menus, pastries, and baked goods aligned with the hotels brand - Ensure consistency in quality, taste, and presentation across all pastry offerings - Stay current with trends and continuously evolve the pastry offering Cost Control & Stock Management - Manage food costs, stock control, and supplier relationships - Ensure efficient use of ingredients and minimise wastage Team Leadership & Development - Train, mentor, and develop the pastry team - Foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture Collaboration & Service Delivery - Work closely with the Head Chef and F&B team to enhance overall dining experiences - Support functions, events, and banqueting with high-quality pastry production KEY SKILLS Strong creativity and artistic presentation - Leadership and team development - Attention to detail and consistency - Good organisational and time management skills - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment - Passion for pastry and continuous innovation If you are passionate about pastry, driven by creativity, and ready to lead a team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we would love to hear from you.