Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef – Luxury Game Reserve – Bloemfontein

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and creative Pastry Chef for a luxury game reserve based in Bloemfontein. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate pastry professional to join a high-end hospitality environment focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Salary: R10,000 – R20,000 (Negotiable DOE)

Live-in position

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all pastry production for morning and afternoon services, ensuring consistency, quality and presentation at luxury standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present a variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads and baked goods

• Design and update dessert menus in line with seasonal availability and guest expectations

• Ensure all items are produced to consistent luxury standards

• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards in accordance with regulations

• Manage stock levels, ordering and minimise wastage

• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations

• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient pastry section

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef within a luxury lodge, hotel or fine dining environment

• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods and dessert presentation

• Ability to work efficiently in a structured service environment

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Creative flair with attention to detail

• Relevant culinary qualification advantageous

This role involves morning and afternoon services only.

Candidates who are keen to apply for this position are invited to submit their CV.