Executive Pastry Chef

6 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Career Custodians Full time

Vacancy for Head Baker

Career Custodians, a leading company in the tourism and hospitality industry, seeks an experienced Head Baker to lead their bakery team. The Head Baker will be responsible for managing the production schedule, overseeing staff, and ensuring high-quality bread and pastry products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the production schedule and inventory of the bakery.
  • Oversee staff and provide training and guidance as needed.
  • Develop new recipes and innovate existing ones to maintain product freshness and appeal.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Maintain accurate production records and perform administrative tasks.

Requirements

  • 5 years of experience in a bakery or similar environment.
  • Pastry qualification (advantageous).
  • Excellent baking and pastry skills, including the ability to develop and innovate products.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in supervising and training staff.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage production schedules and inventory effectively.
  • Knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
  • Familiar with industry trends and product developments.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position, and the Head Baker must be willing to work flexible hours, including early morning starts, evenings, and weekends to meet production schedules.

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