Baker | Cape Town | Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 133,920 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited seeks a dedicated baker for a new boutique hotel opening in Mouille Point, Cape Town. The role focuses on artisanal breads and Mediterranean-inspired pastries to complement modern Greek cuisine.

The Baker will collaborate with the culinary team, manage daily production, and contribute to seasonal bakery offerings while ensuring high standards across hotel and restaurant service.

Qualifications

• Bread expertise in artisanal loaves, sourdough, brioche, and flatbreads.
• Viennoiserie skills including croissants, pain au chocolat, and laminated doughs.
• Mediterranean bakery knowledge such as pita, focaccia, koulouri, and olive bread.
• Premium dining background preferred, with strong presentation and culinary discipline.
• Ability to manage a bakery section independently while supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Bread production: Prepare daily artisanal breads and baked goods for hotel and restaurant service.
• Quality control: Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across bakery items.
• Menu contribution: Design bakery offerings aligned with the Greek-Mediterranean concept.
• Inventory management: Monitor stock levels, ingredients, and production schedules.
• Innovation: Introduce creative bakery items and seasonal specialties.
• Event support: Provide bespoke baked goods for hotel events, banquets, and private dining.

Skills

Bread expertise

Viennoiserie skills

Mediterranean bakery knowledge

Premium dining background

Independent bakery management

Job description

Baker | Cape Town | Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

We’re seeking a dedicated and accomplished BAKER to join the culinary team at a new boutique hotel opening in Mouille Point, Cape Town. The hotel’s restaurant will showcase modern Greek and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, complemented by artisanal breads and baked goods to elevate the guest experience.

This role requires expertise, consistency, and creativity, with proven ability in bread-making, laminated doughs, and Mediterranean-inspired bakery items. Success will depend on strong teamwork, precision, and attention to detail to deliver excellence across both hotel and restaurant service.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bread expertise in artisanal loaves, sourdough, brioche, and flatbreads
• Viennoiserie skills including croissants, pain au chocolat, and laminated doughs
• Mediterranean bakery knowledge such as pita, focaccia, koulouri, and olive bread
• Premium dining background preferred, with strong presentation and culinary discipline
• Ability to manage a bakery section independently while supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Bread production: Prepare daily artisanal breads and baked goods for hotel and restaurant service
• Quality control: Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all bakery items
• Menu contribution: Collaborate with the culinary team to design bakery offerings aligned with the Greek-Mediterranean concept
• Inventory management: Monitor stock levels, ingredients, and production schedules
• Innovation: Introduce creative bakery items and seasonal specialties
• Event support: Provide bespoke baked goods for hotel events, banquets, and private dining

Salary

• R12 – 15 000, depending on experience and skills – no additional benefits

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.

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