Pastry Sous Chef | Luxury Lodge | Hoedspruit Area
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Sous Chef for a prestigious luxury lodge situated in the Hoedspruit area.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative pastry professional who thrives in a high-end hospitality environment and is dedicated to producing exceptional desserts, pastries and baked goods that elevate the guest experience. Working closely with the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the highest culinary standards while contributing fresh ideas and innovation to the pastry offering.
Location: Hoedspruit Area
Accommodation: Live-in
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
⢠Assist the Executive Chef in the management and operation of the pastry kitchen
⢠Develop and create innovative, seasonal dessert menus that align with the lodge's culinary vision
⢠Ensure the consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods
⢠Supervise daily pastry kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering and inventory management
⢠Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
⢠Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards
⢠Train, mentor and develop junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff
⢠Effectively delegate tasks and foster a positive and collaborative team environment
⢠Assist in controlling food costs through waste reduction and efficient ingredient utilisation
⢠Maintain accurate production and cost records
⢠Accommodate special dietary requirements and guest preferences when required
⢠Occasionally engage with guests during tastings, events and special culinary experiences
Requirements
⢠Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts with a specialisation in Pastry Arts
⢠Minimum of 3â5 years' experience within a luxury hospitality, lodge or high-end restaurant environment
⢠At least 1â2 years' experience in a supervisory pastry role
⢠Advanced pastry skills including chocolate work, sugar artistry and artisanal bread production
⢠Strong creativity with a passion for producing visually stunning and innovative desserts
⢠Excellent organisational and time-management skills
⢠Strong leadership and team development abilities
⢠Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
⢠Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellence
⢠Physically fit and able to meet the demands of a busy kitchen environment
What's on Offer
⢠Live-in position at a luxury lodge
⢠Opportunity to work with premium ingredients and modern kitchen facilities
⢠Collaborative and professional culinary environment
⢠Career growth within a respected luxury hospitality operation
⢠Competitive salary package based on experience
To apply, please send your CV
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.