Pastry Chef

at Sugar Charm Desserts
Published October 18, 2026
Expires December 18, 2026
Location Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Category General  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

Description:

SUGARCHARM DESSERTS IS HIRING!

Join Our Founding Team | Pietermaritzburg, KZN

Something sweet is coming to Pietermaritzburg!

Sugar Charm Desserts is preparing to open its doors at one of the new centers in PMB , and we are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and customer-focused individuals to join our founding team.

If you enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude and would love to be part of a new dessert brand, we would love to hear from you!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

1. Senior Counter Assistant / Shift Leader**

- Assist with daily shop operations and customer service.
- Operate the point-of-sale system and handle transactions.
- Coordinate counter staff and ensure smooth service.
- Assist with stock control, opening and closing procedures.

2. Dessert Counter Assistants

- Serve ice cream and prepare freshly made waffles.
- Prepare slushies and other dessert orders.
- Assist with toppings, packaging and product presentation.
- Maintain cleanliness and excellent customer service standards.

3. Full-Time Pastry Chef

- Prepare and bake cakes, pastries and desserts in-house.
- Decorate cakes and maintain consistent product quality.
- Manage production planning, portion control and ingredient usage.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- Friendly, presentable and customer-oriented individuals.
- Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
- Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail food environment.
- Previous retail, hospitality or food-service experience is an advantage.
- Relevant pastry qualifications and practical baking experience are required for the pastry chef position.

LOCATION

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

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