Overview
Experienced Head Baker Jobs in Sandton at Tortellino D’oro
JOB OPPORTUNITY: HEAD BAKER
Position: Head Baker
Location: Sandton Gate, Johannesburg
Training Location: Established, popular restaurant in the Oaklands area
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years professional baking experience
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Position Overview
An established and popular hospitality group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Baker to lead and manage bakery production for a new operation at Sandton Gate. The successful candidate will receive initial training and onboarding at an established restaurant in the Oaklands area to ensure alignment with our quality standards, recipes, and production systems.
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in artisan baking who can consistently produce high-quality products while maintaining strong kitchen organisation and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily bakery production and ensure consistent quality across all baked goods
- Prepare and bake a variety of items including artisan breads, biscuits, cakes, croissants, sourdough, and focaccia
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet daily service requirements
- Ensure precise measuring, mixing, proofing, and baking techniques
- Monitor oven temperatures, proofing conditions, and baking times
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and health standards
- Manage ingredient storage, stock rotation, and inventory levels
- Ensure bakery equipment is used correctly and maintained properly
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment
- Work closely with management and kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations
- Assist in training and mentoring junior bakery staff where required
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ proven experience as a professional baker, preferably in a restaurant, bakery, or hospitality environment
- Strong expertise in artisan breads, croissants, sourdough, focaccia, cakes, and biscuits
- Excellent knowledge of baking processes, ingredients, fermentation, and dough handling
- Ability to work early shifts, weekends, and public holidays
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Professional work ethic and strong team collaboration skills
Application Requirements (Mandatory)
Applicants must include the following with their application for administrative and operational purposes:
- Date of birth
- Recent photograph (clear head-and-shoulders photo)
- Area of residence (suburb/town)
- Reliable transportation to and from work, or clear access to transport
- A detailed CV
- 1–2 contactable references from previous employment (manager or supervisor)
- Fluent in English, with excellent verbal communication and clear spoken ability
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application through Indeed with all required documentation listed above.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: R6 000,00 – R7 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked as a Head Baker or in a supervisory baking role before? If yes, please describe your responsibilities.
- Which of the following products do you have professional experience preparing?
Artisan breads
Croissants / laminated dough
Sourdough
Focaccia
Cakes
Biscuits / pastries
- Why are you interested in this Head Baker position?
Education:
- High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:
- professional baking: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- English Fluently (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Experienced Head Baker
Company: Tortellino D’oro
Location: Sandton
