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Pastry Chef de Partie

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen, Catering
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen, Catering, Culinary
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. We know that to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That is why you'll find exceptional work opportunities-throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific-as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that included landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel.

Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment: we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BE LIMITLESS

Scope of position

Reporting to the Pastry Sous Chef, the Pastry Chef de partie will be focused, with special attention placed upon continuous practice to master skills and tasks assigned to them by their supervisors. They will be able to fully manage sections assigned to them and supervise staff. Always act in a professional manner using the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The Pastry Chef de partie will strive to exceed guest expectation and take the culinary team to go from good to great.

Responsibilities

Communication and Conduct
  • Attend daily shift briefings to keep yourself informed of daily operational requirements.
  • Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues in absence of Sous Chef
  • Lead by example using Accor Hotel’s:
    Mission, Vision & Values
  • Communicate daily with supervisors to ensure open lines of communication.
  • Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations.
  • Promote a fun/ professional and disciplined work environment.
  • Actively share ideas, opinions & suggestions in daily shift briefings.
  • Always present yourself in a full chef’s uniform following all personal hygiene and grooming requirements
  • Support & motivate kitchen colleagues.
Health and Safety
  • Always promote Health and Safety
  • Ensure personal knives and tools are at the utmost cleanliness and always maintained.
  • Ensure proper hygiene practices are always followed in line with the Cape Grace, managed by Fairmont Food Safety Programme.
  • Ensure that all areas in the kitchen are always kept clean and tidy.
  • Adopt a clean as you go approach.
  • Assist in clearing, cleaning, washing within the kitchen, including in-depth cleaning, using any approved specialized products and methods laid down.
Stock Management
  • Ensure storeroom requisitions requested are accurate to minimize repeat visits.
  • Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of stock in all chillers following FIFO system.
  • Ensure stock is stored and labelled correctly.
Training and Development
  • Strive to develop as a leader by attending Accor Hotels Managerial Courses
  • Support/Coach/Lead & Motivate kitchen colleagues.
  • To undergo training in both formal courses and on-the-job to develop baking and kitchen
    organizational skills.
  • Actively seek tools for self-growth and development.
  • Complete all assigned trainings on Ines.
  • Maintain consistent on the job training sessions for culinary colleagues.
Sustainability and Stock
  • Always minimize wastage/ spoilage and record wastage on Winnow system.
  • To aid stock taking within the total Kitchen Department in conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef.
  • Lead by example when processing any fresh produce with respect to technique to use the product to its fullest yield.
Food Quality and Control
  • Strives to maintain & improve all food preparations &…
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