Pastry Chef

We are on the hunt for a capable Pastry Chef to join a busy team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Career progression is actively supported for those who show initiative. You will be part of an organisation that invests in its people and its tools. Get in touch with your application and start the conversation.

A warm, service-oriented manner is essential in this customer-facing environment.

• Prepare and cook food to the highest standards of taste, presentation, and safety, ensuring all dishes meet quality benchmarks.
• Manage inventory and stock control for food, beverages, and consumables, conducting regular stock takes and placing orders.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation of all areas including dining areas, kitchens, restrooms, and external spaces.
• Handle guest complaints and feedback professionally, taking immediate corrective action and following up for satisfaction.
• Prepare budgets, monitor revenue and costs, and implement measures to maximise profitability while maintaining quality.

• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as the hospitality industry demands.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and health and safety regulations for the hospitality industry.
• A minimum of two to three years of experience in a similar role within a restaurant, hotel, lodge, or events venue.
• A well-groomed and professional appearance reflecting the high standards expected in a premium hospitality environment.
• For chef positions, formal culinary training and experience in a professional kitchen preparing food for high-volume service.