Baker

The President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, is seeking a skilled Baker to prepare breads and baked goods for our 349-room hotel, supporting breakfast, restaurant, buffet, banqueting and events. You will plan daily production with senior chefs and ensure freshness, flavour and presentation across multiple service occasions.

Minimum 2 years of hotel/bakery experience is required; relevant baking qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' baking experience in hotel, bakery or reputable restaurant.
• Relevant Baking/Culinary/ Pastry qualification is advantageous.
• Experience producing breads, rolls and other baked goods.
• Understanding of dough preparation, mixing, kneading, fermentation, proofing and baking.
• Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately with consistent quality.
• Experience planning production for busy service periods.
• Operate bakery equipment safely (mixers, ovens, proofing equipment).
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and stock rotation.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Work independently and as part of a kitchen team.
• Availability for early-morning shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Updated CV with contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, rolls and other baked goods according to established recipes and hotel standards.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking for consistent flavour, texture and appearance.
• Plan daily production with senior chefs according to occupancy and event bookings.
• Ensure baked goods are fresh and ready for breakfast, restaurant, buffet, banqueting and events.
• Monitor ingredient quantities, baking temperatures and production times.
• Check finished products for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Store, label and rotate ingredients while controlling portions and minimizing waste.
• Keep bakery equipment and work areas clean and organised.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen-management procedures.
• Report equipment faults and shortages promptly.
• Contribute ideas for new bakery items and support the wider kitchen team.

Skills

Bakery experience

Dough preparation

Recipe following

Production planning

Attention to detail

Time management

Weekend/public holiday availability

Independent working

Education

Relevant Baking/Culinary/ Pastry qualification

Tools

Bakery mixers

Ovens

Proofing equipment

Job description

Freshly baked bread and beautifully prepared baked goods bring warmth, flavour and care to every dining experience.

At The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, we're looking for a skilled, hands-on Baker to prepare consistent, high-quality breads and baked goods for our busy 349-room hotel.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, you'll support breakfast, restaurant, buffet, banqueting and event requirements. This opportunity suits someone who understands baking techniques, plans production carefully and takes pride in freshness, flavour and presentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' relevant baking experience within a hotel, professional bakery or reputable restaurant.
• Relevant Baking, Culinary or Pastry qualification is advantageous.
• Practical experience producing breads, rolls and other baked goods.
• Good understanding of dough preparation, mixing, kneading, fermentation, proofing and baking.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients accurately and maintain consistent quality.
• Experience planning production and preparing sufficient quantities for busy service periods.
• Ability to operate bakery equipment safely, including mixers, ovens and proofing equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and stock rotation.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional kitchen team.
• Availability for early-morning shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Updated CV with contactable references.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, rolls and other baked goods according to established recipes and hotel standards.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking to achieve consistent flavour, texture and appearance.
• Plan daily production with senior chefs according to occupancy, service requirements and function bookings.
• Ensure baked goods are fresh and ready on time for breakfast, restaurants, buffets, banqueting and events.
• Monitor ingredient quantities, baking temperatures and production times.
• Check finished products for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Store, label and rotate ingredients correctly while controlling portions and minimising waste.
• Keep bakery equipment and work areas clean, organised and ready for use.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen-management procedures.
• Report equipment faults, ingredient shortages and production concerns promptly.
• Contribute ideas for new bakery items and support the wider kitchen team when required.

Why Join the President Hotel

Join Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel and be part of our journey toward luxury. Develop your baking skills alongside experienced culinary professionals while contributing to fresh, quality food across a varied hotel operation.

We offer a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits and an outstanding team culture where you can contribute, grow and feel part of the team.