Pastry Sous Chef
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6 hours ago
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Job Summary
Now Hiring: Sous Chef (Pastry) Rise to the Top!
Are you a master of the laminate a wizard of the whisk and a natural-born leader in the kitchen We are looking for a highly skilled and disciplined Pastry Sous Chef to join our team and help us push the boundaries of sweetness.
In this role you arent just following recipesyou are the heartbeat of the pastry department ensuring every croissant is flaky every ganache is silk and the team is operating like a well-oiled machine.
What Youll Be Doing
Lead the Line: Oversee daily production ensuring the highest standards of quality consistency and presentation.
Creative Collaboration: Work alongside the Executive Pastry Chef to develop seasonal menus and innovative new techniques.
Mentor & Manage: Train and inspire junior pastry cooks fostering a culture of precision and passion.
Kitchen Logistics: Manage inventory ordering and food cost controls while maintaining impeccable health and safety standards.
What Were Looking For
Experience: At least 35 years in a high-volume pastry environment with prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
The "Eye": Exceptional attention to detailyou notice if a glaze is a shade off or a crust is a millimeter too thick.
Resilience: The ability to stay cool (literally and figuratively) under the pressure of a busy service.
Technical Mastery: Proficient in tempering chocolate sugar work bread/viennoiserie and complex plating.
The Perks
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with your talent and experience.
Growth Potential: We believe in promoting from within and investing in our teams culinary education.
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance paid time off and (the best part) employee dining discounts.
Work Environment: A modern fully equipped kitchen where creativity is encouraged.
Required Skills:
REQUIREMENTS: Matric Culinary Diploma preferred Preferably /- 4 years previous experience in a senior chef role Work experience as a Sushi Chef or at an Asian restaurant Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques Own transport with valid drivers license Ability to work both fast and accurately Leadership and management skills Able to work in a team Basic computer skills (word excel outlook) Exceptional customer-service skills Excellent written & oral communication skills Strong organizational skills Attention to detail Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings public holidays weekends) Ability to work under pressure Creative problem-solving skills
