Pastry Chef

Freerecruit; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Freerecruit seeks a talented Pastry Chef for a luxury safari lodge near Hoedspruit. You will craft pastries, breads, cakes and desserts with exceptional taste, presentation and hygiene, and lead the pastry section to ensure quality and efficiency.

Join a team focused on innovation, seasonality and guest experience. The role calls for 3+ years in a senior pastry position at a 5-star lodge, strong leadership, and a passion for creative, flawless pastry work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a senior pastry role at a 5 star lodge.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients and decoration.
• Culinary Arts Diploma or certification preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Creative, innovative and passionate about pastry.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to hygiene.
• Adaptable, solution-oriented and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, breads, cakes and desserts.
• Create visually appealing products using advanced decorating techniques.
• Develop innovative recipes, flavours and dessert concepts.
• Manage the pastry section and ensure an efficient workflow.
• Control stock, ingredients and food costs.
• Minimise waste and optimise ingredient usage.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture and presentation.
• Develop and refine recipes and menu items.
• Cater for dietary requirements.
• Train and mentor junior pastry chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Keep up with industry trends and introduce new techniques.
• Work closely with the wider culinary team.

Skills

Senior pastry experience

Baking techniques

Decorating skills

Leadership

Time management

Hygiene and safety

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Job description

Pastry Chef | Lodge near Hoedspruit, live-in

Are you a talented and creativePastry Chefwith a passion for exceptional desserts, baking and beautiful presentation?

An opportunity is available for an experienced Pastry Chef to join aluxury safari hospitality operation at a lodge near Hoedspruit.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for producing high-quality pastries, breads, cakes and desserts while maintaining exceptional standards of taste, presentation, consistency and hygiene.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, breads, cakes and desserts
• Create visually appealing products using advanced decorating techniques
• Develop innovative recipes, flavours and dessert concepts
• Manage the pastry section and ensure an efficient workflow
• Control stock, ingredients and food costs
• Minimise waste and optimise ingredient usage
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture and presentation
• Develop and refine recipes and menu items
• Cater for dietary requirements
• Train and mentor junior pastry chefs and kitchen assistants
• Keep up with industry trends and introduce new techniques
• Work closely with the wider culinary team

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum3+ years’ experience in a senior pastry role at a 5 star lodge
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients and decoration
• Culinary Arts Diploma or certification preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Creative, innovative and passionate about pastry
• Strong work ethic and commitment to hygiene
• Adaptable, solution-oriented and customer-focused

If you’re ready to bring yourcreativity, precision and passion for pastryto an exceptional hospitality environment, we’d love to hear from you!