Pretoria: Pastry Chef | Baker

January 20, 2026 Jobs in Northern Suburbs

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef | Baker to join our team in Pretoria. As a key member of our bakery, you will be responsible for preparing and baking a wide range of pastries, cakes, breads, muffins, and jaffles to meet the high standards of our restaurant demand. With a focus on quality, freshness, and presentation, we are looking for someone who can lead by example and maintain the cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards in the bakery area.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, breads, muffins, and jaffles according to recipes and standards.
Ensure consistent quality, freshness, and presentation of all baked products.
Measure, mix, proof, bake, and decorate products as required.
Manage daily production schedules to meet restaurant demand.
Monitor stock levels of ingredients and report shortages timeously.
Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards in the bakery area.
Operate and maintain baking equipment safely and correctly.
Minimise waste and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
Assist with development of new baked items and seasonal offerings where required.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Baker or Pastry Baker in a restaurant, bakery, or café environment.
Experience with pastries, cakes, bread, and baked savoury items.
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices.
Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays if required.
Strong time management and organisational skills.

Qualifications

(No formal education mentioned in original)

Salary & Benefits

(No salary information mentioned in original)

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About Catering / hospitality Jobs in Tshwane

The catering and hospitality industry in Tshwane is experiencing steady growth, with a strong demand for skilled professionals to meet the needs of an expanding tourism sector and a growing corporate market. Typically, careers in this field offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for career progression, and a sense of job satisfaction that comes from working with people.

Salary ranges for catering and hospitality roles in Tshwane can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally, entry-level positions may fall within the R30 000 – R50 000 per annum range, while more senior roles or those in larger establishments may command salaries between R80 000 – R150 000 per annum. However, it’s essential to note that these are broad estimates, and actual salaries can vary significantly.

Common skills for catering and hospitality professionals include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a focus on providing exceptional customer service. Typically, employers also look for individuals with strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety. Other desirable skills may include experience in inventory management, cash handling, or team leadership.

The industry is often employed by a range of sectors, including financial services companies, technology firms, hotels, restaurants, and event management companies. Many multinationals with operations in South Africa also require catering and hospitality staff to support their employees’ needs.

Career development opportunities are plentiful for those interested in this field. Typically, aspiring professionals can start as junior servers or kitchen assistants and work their way up to more senior roles, such as chefs, restaurant managers, or events coordinators. With experience and further training, they may also be eligible for management positions or even start their own businesses.

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