Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Pastry Chef

Job Type: Full time

Job Location: Skukuza

Department: Kitchen

Reports To: Pastry Sous Chef

Although not limited to, the incumbent’s main responsibilities will include

  • Prepare a range of baked goods including breads, rolls pastries and sponges.
  • Assist in the preparation of laminated doughs (Croissants, Danish Puff Pastry).
  • Follow standard recipes and baking procedures with accuracy.
  • Maintain a clean, organized and hygienic workstation at all times.
  • Weigh, mix, knead, proof, shape and bake dough with precision and care.
  • Assist with daily mise-en-place and production schedules.
  • Work collaboratively with Pastry Sous Chef.
  • Uphold all food Safety and hygiene standards.
  • Take direction well and apply feedback to improve performance.
  • Participate in routine cleaning, stock rotation and kitchen duties as needed

The following qualifications and experience are essential

  • Diploma in Professional Cookery/Culinary Arts or qualification relevant to the role
  • 3 years’ experience within a large establishment (100 rooms)
  • Supervisory Management NQF 5/ Computer Literate
  • Grade 12 with Mathematical and English proficiency

The ideal candidate should be a current employee from Kruger Gate Hotel

  • Creative mindset with attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and strong team spirit
  • Willingness to grow and develop within the Kitchen.
  • Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in order to comply with sector targets for Employment Equity.

Apply in confidence to:

recruitment@krugergatehotel.com, with your comprehensive CV inclusive of a Police Clearance before 12 September 2025.

Should your application be deemed eligible, we will contact you within 21 days after the closing date; else consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

Deadline for submissions: 12 September 2025

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Guest Reviews

Amazing stay, food, decor, amenities, rooms were great and would love to stay here again. Safari was also amazing with a great guide, Culture. Conveniently located 1min away from the Paul Kruger Gate. Highly recommend staying here.

Posted on 11/09/2025 by Expedia.com

The Kruger Gate experience was absolutely fabulous experience for the whole family. Our only regret was that we didn\'t stay long enough (4 days). Kruger gate Hotel deserves a 7 day visit. Next time we visit it will be for 7 days or more :)

Posted on 15/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

Honestly, a trip of a lifetime. The hotel is beautiful and sits in a natural environment with animals around like monkeys, baboons and deer. The staff are equally as fantastic and go out of their way to help you and make you have the best experience.

The pool next to the bar is something to behold as you will often see animals at watering holes just the other side of the pool - we saw elephants, giraffes and zebras whilst having a swim. An incredibly experience. I couldn\'t recommend this hotel enough and can\'t actually fault it in anyway. This hotel is not a glitzy 5 star city hotel, it is a 5 star safari hotel with everything you would possibly need for a fantastic break.

There are 2 swimming pools on site that are immaculate, there are tennis courts and mini golf for some down time too. At the mini golf you will be joined by some extra visitors in warthogs and monkeys which just add to the fun of it all.

We booked our Safari through Tour Compass and I have to give a special mention to John, our driver and safari expert. He was just the best, so knowledgeable and understanding and helped us throughout our week stay to spot the big 5 and much much more. If it is a safari experience you are looking for then this is the place to go.

Posted on 12/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

Kruger Gate Hotel offers stunning location, luxurious rooms, outstanding service, excellent dining and great amenities.

Posted on 13/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

We booked this hotel based on reviews and online photos, and it exceeded all expectations. Having stayed at many all-inclusive resorts and boutique properties, we can confidently say this was one of the very best. The stay was outstanding — from the cleanliness and comfort to the food, services, and overall hospitality.
As vegetarians, we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional food options provided, thanks to the combined efforts of our tour operator and the hotel management. The staff went above and beyond to cater to our requirements, always with warmth and genuine care.
A special mention goes to Simon, Pholecy, and Johannes, who gave wonderful attention to all our food requests. Their cordial and friendly service made our experience truly memorable.
We highly recommend this property for anyone visiting Kruger National Park — it’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy, and feel at home.

Posted on 12/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

Lage, Personal, Buffets, Ausstattung. Fazit: Eine supergute Lodge!

Posted on 17/09/2025 by Booking.com

Super schönes Hotel mit Blick auf den Kruger Nationalpark .
Personal sehr freundlich und Hilfsbereit.
Man kann auch diverse Safaris über das Hotel buchen.

Posted on 17/09/2025 by Booking.com

Quarto muito confortável e espaçoso.

Posted on 16/09/2025 by Booking.com

De tudo. Localização excelente. Banheiro excelente. Cama excelente. Café da manhã melhor do mundo. Jantar legal. Piscina linda com possibilidade de ver animais (vimos hipopótamo na nossa vez).

Posted on 18/09/2025 by Booking.com