Our client is urgently seeking a highly experienced pastry chef who is creative and has a passion for producing pastry that matches world class standards. The individual will report to the Head Chef and will be fully responsible for the production of all pastry items at this upmarket lodge. Responsibilities include :* Effective daily management of the pastry kitchen in line with the company's high standards of excellence* Creating and maintaining a set of recipes which should be used to produce Pastry section items on a continuous basis* Timeously and accurately ordering necessary ingredients to enable the section to produce the required items* Ensuring that the Pastry section contributes to ability of the kitchen as a whole to operate within budget, with minimal wastage and costs.* Producing new and innovative ideas for enhancing the guest experience and to complement the work done by the other sections of the kitchen* Maintaining fridges and stores to the highest hygiene and stock rotation standards* Training and Development in terms of kitchen skillsRequired Experience and Skills :* Minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience – ideally 3 as a trainee and 3 in a well recognized establishment* A co-operative and hardworking nature* A team player with good organizational skills* Creative and willing to be innovativeSuitably skilled candidates with strong leadership ability and a love for their craft, and who could work successfully in a world class establishment, are invited to submit their detailed CV's for consideration.