Pastry Head Chef

To apply email your CV to employer contact or visit: www.singita.com/about/careers

The main purpose of the Pastry Head Chef is to manage the kitchen and the quality of food in the pastry section, in line with the Singita Standard of

Excellence and SOPs

• Drive the broader goals of the Company by

planning and implementing strategic plans and goals.

• Ensuring the ultimate food experience for the

guests, in line with the food concept of the lodge.

• Effective guest interaction to enhance guest

experiences.

• Supervise the quality of food produced and

served in a hygienic manner.

• Designing of menu – follow and implement

new food concept.

• Monitoring the quality and care of equipment

and products - minimising breakage.

• Administration of orders to minimize shortages

and wastage.

• Handover responsibilities and requests to the

next shift coming on duty and ensure that a handover is received from previous shift, when coming on duty.

• Preparation of pastry items to Singita

standards, that include, breads; croissants; Danish pastries; ice-creams; sorbets; cakes; biscuits and desserts.

• Identify and eliminate potential risks in the

workplace to ensure minimal liability to Singita.

• Run the kitchen in a cost-effective manner,

within an agreed budget. Strategic management of food to reduce waste, such as portion control and stock rotation.

• Implement and maintain Health and Safety

procedures, such as cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen kept to the highest standard.

• Communication with departmental teams to

ensure that guest needs are met, and operations run effectively.

• Look for opportunities to grown and train staff;

and involvement in succession planning.

• Contribute towards the sustainability

operations of the lodge, operating within lodge environmental parameters and constantly looking for ways to further ‘green’ lodge operations

• Active participation in and effective

communication and support of Singita's conservation message and purpose.

• All roles at Singita may be required to perform

other tasks as reasonably requested from time to time and as required by the business and/or operation. Singita fosters a culture of collaboration, and with this a support of the multi-skilling of staff.

Pastry Head Chef

To apply email your CV to employer contact or visit: www.singita.com/about/careers

• A 3 Year Chef Qualification or a minimum of 4

years’ experience in a role of similar responsibility.

• Able to calculate food costs and understand

kitchen budget.

• Good computer literacy.
• Understanding of kitchen procedure and timing

requirements, able to plan accordingly.

• Wide food knowledge, able to design menus.
• Awareness of dietaries.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• A clear understanding of labour law and

disciplinary procedures.

• Passion for the industry and willingness to grow.
• Understanding of hygiene protocols and

equipment.

• Sound knowledge of cleaning methods and

products.

• Knowledge of safety procedures and the use of

firefighting equipment.

• First Aid training (provided by company).
• Care in personal hygiene and grooming.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Stamina for physical activity.
• Nationality or valid working visa.