Pastry Sous Chef - De Baba Eatery | Full-Time

De Baba Eatery is a French-inspired artisanal bakery and restaurant supplying both our busy eatery and a growing wholesale market, including Emperors Palace. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Pastry Sous Chef who combines excellent technical skills with the ability to organise production and lead a team. Essential requirements Proven professional experience in pastry and bakery production, with supervisory or team leadership experience. Strong practical lamination skills, including making croissants, pains au chocolat and other laminated pastries from scratch. Confident control of dough preparation, butter incorporation, dough temperature, proofing and baking. Experience producing cakes, cookies, breads and other bakery products. Ability to deliver consistent quality at volume for restaurant service and wholesale orders. Strong organisation, communication and stock management skills. Legally eligible to work in South Africa, with valid supporting documentation. Available for early shifts, weekends and public holidays as required. Key responsibilities Lead daily pastry production and coordinate the pastry team. Plan production schedules to meet restaurant demand and wholesale dispatch deadlines. Maintain consistency in flavour, finish, size and presentation. Train staff and uphold recipes, production methods and quality standards. Manage ingredient stock, ordering requirements, rotation and wastage. Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety and equipment care. Take ownership of the pastry section and help us continually raise our standards. We are looking for someone reliable, passionate and capable of running an organised pastry operation with limited supervision. To apply: Email your CV, contactable references and photographs of your pastry work to info@ Apply Below . Subject: Pastry Sous Chef Application