Senior Pastry Chef

7 days ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Puratos Full time

About Puratos

Puratos is a leading global company that develops, produces, and distributes ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs, and chocolatiers. Our company has a rich history dating back to 1919 in Belgium.

We have evolved into a global organization with over 9000 employees, 93 innovation centers, and more than 65 manufacturing operations across 81 countries. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction drives our success.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a bakery or related industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Proven track record of driving sales growth and building strong customer relationships.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing situations.

Key Accountabilities

  • Bake and prepare high-quality products for demonstration and sales.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and preferences.
  • Work collaboratively with the Sales team to achieve sales targets and grow the business.
  • Plan and execute daily and weekly bakery production, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting customer demands.
  • Provide technical advice and support to customers, facilitating effective product implementation and maintenance.

Working Conditions

This role requires occasional overnight stays away from home and the ability to work under pressure during shows, presentations, and store openings.

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