Baker

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to oversee bakery operations. The ideal candidate will have a recognised culinary qualification and at least three years of experience, ideally in a 5-star hotel. Responsibilities include ensuring quality standards, training junior staff, and managing food costs. Candidates must be quality-driven, have excellent communication skills, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility with working hours is required.

Qualifications

• Possess a recognised qualification plus three years of experience.
• 5-star hotel experience in a similar position highly recommended.
• Good knowledge and proficient skills in bakery items.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with workplace policies and standards.
• Train junior staff in kitchen operations.
• Manage food cost control and wastage.

Skills

Quality driven

Team orientation

Innovative thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Recognised qualification in culinary arts

Job description

Function

Reporting directly to Head Pastry Chef. Responsible for the preparation and service of all bakery items. Carry out ordering and stock rotation. Maintain the quality and excellent standards of the Westin Cape Town within a pressurized environment.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Be in possession of a recognised qualification plus three years’ experience within a similar operation and level of responsibilities
• 5-star hotel experience in a similar position highly recommended
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Team orientation
• Quality driven and ambitious individual
• Must be flexible with regards to working hours
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Innovative thinking and creative
• Quality and customer service driven
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment
• Good knowledge and proficient skills in bakery items and artisan bread
• Good knowledge on operational controls – food cost and wastage, stock rotation, SOP’s.
• Hands on management of food quality, presentation, preparation and consistency standards
• Effective communication and problem solving
• Ability to use Initiative,
• Be proactive and self-driven
• Attention to detail pertaining to food quality, presentation, preparation and portion control
• Managing and maintaining high standard of kitchen hygiene, food storage and work practices
• Good daily planning and forecasting planning skills to meet deadlines with regards to functions, service and operations

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance to workplace policies, rules, procedures and standards
• Training of junior staff
• Daily planning and time Management
• Control food cost and wastage
• Kitchen Hygiene and safety
• Effective communication and handovers
• Perform other duties as and when requested

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.