Pastry Chef/Baker (M/W) Club Med Resorts South Africa or overseas

Club Med; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global vacation provider seeks a passionate pastry chef to join their dynamic team in East London, South Africa. You will lead a team to create a wide variety of pastries, ensuring exceptional quality while thriving in a multicultural environment. Responsibilities include managing kitchen orders and implementing hygiene standards, training team members, and engaging with guests to enhance their culinary experience. The position offers accommodation, meals, and training opportunities, contributing to your professional growth.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Access to resort facilities (gym, pool)

Tailored training programs

Opportunities for internal mobility

Qualifications

• Must master hygiene and safety standards (HACCP).
• Eager to grow in the pastry profession.
• Able to effectively teach pastry techniques.
• Capable of leading and motivating a pastry team.
• Educated in French Cuisine and international baking styles.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of 4 to 7 pastry chefs.
• Offer a variety of personalized pastries.
• Monitor mise en place and buffet presentation.
• Manage orders and department budget.
• Organize special events and services.
• Ensure quality service adhering to hygiene standards.
• Train and motivate the team towards objectives.
• Create fresh breads, cakes, and pastries.

Skills

Hygiene and safety standards mastery (HACCP)

Motivation and eagerness to grow

Expertise in pastry techniques

Leadership and team guidance

Education in French and international cuisine

Job description

Who are we?

Club Med was founded in 1950 on the idea that the purpose of life is to be happy. The place to be happy is here. The moment to be happy is now. Since then, our mission has been to create moments of happiness every day and share them with our guests, in nearly 70 Premium and Exclusive Collection Resorts located in the most beautiful destinations in the world. To create these moments of happiness, we have something others don’t: the Club Med Spirit and our five values, kindness, multiculturalism, responsibility, freedom, and a pioneering spirit. Today, Club Med is the global leader in premium all-inclusive vacations. We are more than 25,000 Gentle Organizers (G.O) and Gentle Employees (G.E) from over 110 nationalities and cultures, working in Resorts, offices, and agencies across more than 40 countries.

Your work environment

Each Resort features several restaurants and bars, from large event spaces to intimate venues, serving our premium all-inclusive offer. From buffets to table service, live cooking shows, and numerous festive events, you will have many opportunities to showcase your expertise and creativity while discovering all facets of our culinary world. Our refined offer is built around five pillars: creating memorable experiences anytime and anywhere throughout the day, surprising guests with a variety of conceptual dining spaces, promoting well-being for all (including your own), stimulating emotions and senses through presentation, all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

You are

• Rigorous, with perfect mastery of hygiene and safety standards (HACCP).
• Motivated, eager to grow and evolve in your profession.
• Expert and a teacher at heart, with full command of pastry techniques and the ability to transmit your know-how effectively.
• Responsible and a leader, able to guide, motivate a team, and represent the pastry department with other services.
• Educated in the art of French Cuisine as well as other international styles of baking.

You will

• Work with a team of 4 to 7 pastry chefs and pastry commis.
• Offer a wide variety of pastries at the buffet, personalizing guest interactions.
• Check mise en place, presentation, and buffet replenishment (serving 600 to 1,000 covers per service).
• Manage orders, monitor stocks, and ensure the department stays within budget.
• Design and take part in organizing special events or services (special occasions, seminars, etc.).
• Guarantee service quality while strictly adhering to Club Med hygiene and safety standards.
• Train, unite, and motivate your team around defined objectives, supporting their professional growth.
• Create mouth‑watering fresh breads, cakes and pastries for each service.

You will be a Gentle Organizer (G.O)

As a G.O, you will carry out your profession with passion while also sharing key moments of our guests’ stay. Whether engaging with them, joining an activity, or showcasing your talents on stage, you will contribute to creating unforgettable memories. Being a G.O is much more than just a job, it’s about sharing moments of connection and emotion within a multicultural team.

Your Benefits

Focus on your mission, and enjoy the rest! Discover all the benefits of joining us (depending on the country, these may vary slightly):

• Accommodation provided on site or nearby, and meals included, with a fixed contribution.
• Access to Resort facilities and activities (conditions apply): gym, swimming pool, outdoor activities… plus preferential rates at the boutique, spa, excursions, etc.
• Tailored training throughout your career to develop your skills and move into new positions.
• Internal and international mobility: over 120 jobs in 70 Resorts worldwide… offering countless career opportunities.