Master Pastry Chef

1 month ago


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

Village N Life is a leading Tourism and Hospitality company based in Camps Bay. We focus on growing our employees through career development and incentives.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity exists at Village Bakery for a Head Baker to lead their dynamic team. This is a new venture and an excellent opportunity to make your mark.

Responsibilities

The head baker will be responsible for managing the bakery's production schedules, overseeing staff, creating new recipes and maintaining high levels of hygiene and food safety. They will also maintain a safe and organised bakery environment, train staff and manage inventory and supplies.

Requirements
  • 5 years proven experience in a bakery or similar food production environment.
  • Pastry qualification (advantageous)
  • Excellent baking and pasty making skills, including the ability to develop and innovate steps
  • 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
  • Must have own transport and valid license - non negotiable
Additional Responsibilities
  • Produce high-quality bread and pastry products that meet the bakery's standards and customer expectations
  • Develop new recipes and innovate on existing ones to keep bakery products fresh and appealing
  • Manage inventory and supplies
  • Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the bakery
  • Manage the production schedule of the bakery
  • Train and supervise staff
  • Maintain accurate production records and other administrative tasks
Compensation Package

This full-time position offers a salary of R250 000 per annum, plus additional benefits. The role requires willingness to work flexible hours, including 4am morning starts, evenings and weekends to meet production schedules.


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