Pastry Chef | 5* Lodge Limpopo

HospitalityandOutdoor; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Uniform

Live-in position

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor in Limpopo invites a talented Pastry Chef to join a luxury 5* lodge. You will craft, bake and present world-class pastries and desserts daily, ensuring taste, texture, and visual appeal meet Five-Star standards.

Responsibilities include designing seasonal menus, maintaining hygiene, training junior staff, managing stock, and coordinating with service teams to delight guests with bespoke desserts.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years pastry chef experience in a 5* lodge
• Culinary qualification
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Good management skills
• Knowledgeable of all dietary requirements
• Knowledge of stock procedures and control
• Energetic and upbeat
• Professional food portfolio

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality pastries, desserts, breads and specialty baked items daily.
• Design and create bespoke and seasonal dessert menus.
• Ensure dishes align with five-star culinary standards in taste, creativity and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, taste and presentation.
• Conduct daily checks, manage stock rotation, portion control, and ordering.
• Comply with food safety regulations; assist in training junior pastry staff.
• Coordinate with service teams to ensure seamless delivery to guests.
• Engage with guests to understand preferences and dietary needs.

Skills

Multitasking

Under pressure

Management skills

Dietary knowledge

Stock control

Energetic

Professional portfolio

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor

Pastry Chef | 5* Lodge Limpopo

Location: Limpopo

Contract: Full Time

Starting Date

October 2026

Establishment

Game Lodge

Additional Benefits

• Housing
• Meals
• Uniform

Role Overview

The Pastry Chef is responsible for creating, preparing, and presenting world‑class pastries, desserts, baked goods, and specialty items that meet the exceptional standards of a luxury five‑star lodge. This role ensures consistency, creativity, and excellence in all pastry offerings while contributing to an unforgettable guest dining experience.

Requirements

• 2-3 years previous pastry chef experience in a 5* lodge (Essential)
• Culinary qualification (Essential)
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Good management skills
• Knowledgeable of all dietary requirements
• Good knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control.
• Must be energetic and upbeat
• Professional food portfolio

Description

• Develop and execute high‑quality pastries, desserts, breads, and specialty baked items daily.
• Design & Create bespoke and seasonal dessert menus
• Ensure all dishes align with the lodge’s five‑star culinary standards regarding taste, innovation, and presentation.
• Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, taste, and presentation.
• Conduct daily checks, manage stock rotation, portion control, presentation and supply and ordering
• Compliance with food safety regulations.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff in pastry techniques and standards.
• Coordinate effectively with service teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Engage with guests when required to understand preferences and dietary needs.
• Maintain a strong guest‑centric mindset aligned with luxury lodge hospitality.

Package On Offer

• Market related DOE R / Month
• Live-in position