Head Pastry Chef - Luxury Estate Hotel & Restaurant in Stellenbosh Winelands

This prestigious wine estate and hotel celebrates another milestone with the recent Eat Out Accolades and recognition for their flagship fine dining restaurant. Situated high on the hills of one of South Africa's  most scenic estates, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscaped gardens, vineyards and Stellenbosch Mountain ranges.

ProStaffSelect are in search of a HEAD PASTRY CHEF to lead a team of 8 chefs in offering a wide range of desserts, artisan breads and pastries and to handle daily production and service of this demanding pastry kitchen.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognized professional pastry / culinary qualification
• At least 4 – 5 years industry experience within 5-star hotel or Fine Dining Pastry Environment
• Extensive range of experience in BAKING, PATISSERIE and PLATED DESSERTS
• Stable career growth and employment record
• Outgoing personality with good people skills to liaise directly with guests
• Comfortable creating new desserts daily for 3 or 5 course set menu
• Strong organisational, planning and administration skills
• Multi-tasker, creative and innovative thinker who’s genuinely passionate about pastry production
• Excellent communication skills with a positive work attitude and a strong team player