Baker - Pastry

The President Hotel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a skilled baker with hotel bakery experience to join our kitchen team. You will produce breads, rolls and other baked goods, and plan daily production with senior chefs to meet occupancy and event bookings.

You will ensure products are fresh for breakfast, buffets and banquets, monitor temperatures, follow safety and allergen procedures, and help optimise waste while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' baking experience within hotel, bakery or reputable restaurant.
• Relevant baking, culinary or pastry qualification advantageous.
• Experience producing breads, rolls and other baked goods.
• Knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients accurately and maintain quality.
• Experience planning production for busy service periods.
• Operate bakery equipment safely (mixers, ovens, proofers).
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and stock rotation.
• Attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a professional kitchen team.
• Availability for early-morning shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• South African ID or valid work authorisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, rolls and baked goods to hotel standards.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation and baking for consistency.
• Plan daily production with senior chefs according to occupancy and events.
• Ensure baked goods are fresh and ready for breakfast, restaurants and banquets.
• Monitor ingredient quantities, temperatures and production times.
• Check finished products for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Store, label and rotate ingredients while controlling portions and waste.
• Keep bakery area clean, organised and ready for use.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Report equipment faults and shortages promptly.
• Contribute ideas for new bakery items and support the wider kitchen team.

Skills

Bakery experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Following recipes

Ability to work early shifts

Education

Culinary/Pastry qualification

Tools

Mixers

Ovens

Proofing equipment

Job description

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.
• South African ID or valid South African work authorisation.
• 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.