Titre du poste

Senior Pastry Chef - Hoedspruit

Description

Position : Senior Pastry Chef - Hoedspruit

We are seeking a talented and creative Pastry Chef to oversee the preparation of high-quality baked goods and desserts in a luxury safari lodge environment. This role suits a passionate professional who thrives on creativity, precision, and consistency.
Responsibilities :

  • Prepare and bake a wide range of pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts daily
  • Create visually appealing products using advanced decorating techniques
  • Develop and refine recipes while experimenting with new flavours and techniques
  • Manage pastry section operations for smooth workflow and efficiency
  • Design and develop new pastry and dessert menu items
  • Cater for special dietary requirements
  • Train and mentor junior pastry chefs and assistants

Required profile for job ad : Senior Pastry Chef - Hoedspruit

Requirements

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a senior pastry role at a 5-star property/lodge
  • Strong knowledge of baking, decorating, and pastry techniques
  • Diploma or Certification in Culinary Arts (preferred)
  • Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Personal attributes

  • Passion for baking and innovation
  • High attention to detail and presentation
  • Strong work ethic and cleanliness awareness
  • Team player with leadership ability
  • Adaptable, patient, and solutions-focused

Job criteria for job ad : Senior Pastry Chef - Hoedspruit

  • Job category :
    Tourism, hotel business and catering
  • Industries :
    Hotel business, catering
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Limpopo
  • City : Hoedspruit
  • Remote work :
    No
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years
  • Educational level : High school
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Tourism
  • Pastry
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Hoedspruit, Afrique du Sud
Date de publication
2 mars 2026
Valide jusqu’au
1 mai 2026
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