🏨 Company: Club Med
📍 Location: South Africa or Overseas Resorts
💼 Job Title: Pastry Chef/Baker (M/W)
🔖 Job ID: R-61738
🕒 Contract Type: Seasonal
🍽️ Family: Hospitality & Catering

About the Company

Founded in 1950, Club Med is a global leader in premium all-inclusive resorts, present in nearly 70 destinations worldwide. The company prides itself on creating moments of happiness for guests while promoting a culture of kindness, multiculturalism, responsibility, freedom, and pioneering spirit. With a team of over 25,000 Gentle Organizers (G.O) and Gentle Employees (G.E.) from more than 110 nationalities, Club Med fosters creativity, collaboration, and professional growth in a multicultural environment.

Role Overview

As a Pastry Chef/Baker, you will be part of a dynamic kitchen team delivering exceptional pastries, breads, and desserts to delight guests across restaurants, buffets, and special events. This role combines technical culinary skills with creativity, team leadership, and a strong focus on hygiene, quality, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a wide variety of pastries, breads, and desserts for daily service and special events.

• Supervise and coordinate a team of 4–7 pastry chefs and pastry commis, ensuring productivity and high standards.

• Maintain mise en place, monitor presentation, and replenish buffets (serving 600–1,000 covers per service).

• Manage inventory, monitor stock levels, and ensure departmental budget compliance.

• Design, organize, and participate in themed events, special occasions, or seminars.

• Train, mentor, and motivate team members, supporting their professional development.

• Ensure compliance with Club Med hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times.

• Create engaging guest experiences through personal interactions and attention to presentation and service.

• Contribute to a fun, inclusive, and multicultural work environment, embracing the Club Med Spirit.

Requirements

• Technical College Diploma in Hospitality – Food & Beverage or equivalent.

• Certified knowledge and mastery of pastry techniques, including French and international styles.

• At least 2 years of experience in pastry or bakery within a professional hospitality environment.

• Strong organizational, creative, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a team, lead staff, and maintain a high standard of service under pressure.

• Rigorous attention to hygiene, safety, and quality standards.

• Passionate, service-oriented, and motivated to grow professionally.

Benefits

• Accommodation on-site or nearby with meals included (fixed contribution applies).

• Access to resort facilities and activities (gym, swimming pool, outdoor activities, spa, excursions, boutique).

• Tailored career training and skill development opportunities.

• Opportunities for internal and international mobility across over 120 positions in 70 Resorts worldwide.

• Exposure to a multicultural environment with strong emphasis on creativity, fun, and guest satisfaction.

CV Tips 

• Emphasise your technical pastry and baking skills, highlighting signature dishes or creations.

• Include leadership and team management experience in kitchen environments.

• Highlight experience managing high-volume production or buffet services.

• Showcase knowledge of hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards.

• Include any international culinary experience or training in French or other global cuisines.

• Tailor your CV to demonstrate creativity, guest engagement, and the ability to deliver high-quality service.