Pastry Chef / CDP at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

About the position

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a creative and passionate Pastry Chef / CDP to join our clients culinary team at a luxury boutique hotel in Simon’s Town. This is a wonderful opportunity to express your artistry through desserts and pastries while contributing to a world-class dining experience.

• Prepare and present exceptional pastries, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standards.
  
• Support the hot and cold kitchen sections as required (CDP duties).
  
• Maintain consistency in quality, taste, and presentation across all dishes.
  
• Uphold all health, safety, and hygiene protocols in line with HACCP standards.
  
• Contribute innovative ideas for menu development and seasonal specials.
  
• Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and mentoring junior team members.
  

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or CDP within a fine dining or boutique hotel environment.
  
• A formal culinary qualification is advantageous.
  
• Demonstrated pastry and dessert skills, with a strong eye for detail and presentation.
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic kitchen environment.
  
• A team-oriented attitude, with a passion for excellence and hospitality.
  
• Willingness to relocate or commute to Simon’s Town.
  

Desired Skills:

• Team player
• CDP
• HAACP

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

About The Employer:

We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation. 
Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation. 

Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs. Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry. 

Red Ember Technology is a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products. 
The Red Ember Recruitment team has combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry-specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries. 
Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment, from Interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.

Employer & Job Benefits:

• None