Artisan Baker & Pastry Chef

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an innovative Artisan Baker & Pastry Chef to lead the pastry kitchen, craft breads, pastries, and desserts, and develop signature recipes for weddings, corporate events, and private clients.

This hands-on, on-site role involves kitchen management, collaboration with the head chef and events team, and a commitment to high-quality ingredients and traditional methods blended with modern creativity.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected artisanal bakery and catering service in Paarl, Western Cape, is looking for an innovative and skilled Artisan Baker & Pastry Chef. This role is perfect for a creative individual passionate about crafting exquisite breads, pastries, and desserts. You will be responsible for developing and executing unique recipes, managing the pastry section of the kitchen, ensuring consistent quality, and contributing to our catering menu. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in baking techniques, a flair for presentation, and experience in a professional kitchen environment. You will work closely with our head chef and events team to create bespoke baked goods for weddings, corporate events, and discerning private clients throughout the Paarl and surrounding Winelands areas. We are dedicated to using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, combined with modern creativity. This is an on-site role, involving hands-on baking and kitchen management.