Pastry Chef

Bushwise; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals on duty

Medical aid 50%

Provident fund

Job summary

Bushwise is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef for a luxury safari lodge near Hoedspruit. You will lead the pastry section, create exquisite pastries, breads and desserts, and uphold top hygiene and presentation standards.

Join a prestigious lodge with live-in accommodation and meals on duty. Seek candidates with 3+ years in a senior pastry role, strong decorating skills, and a passion for creative desserts in a high-end setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ 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.

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

Baking techniques

Decoration skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Job description

Hoedspruit, South Africa | Posted on 09/09/2026

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

Live-in with accommodation and meals on duty. 50% medical aid and provident fund.