Jason Bakery
UnclaimedAssistant Café Manager
Cape Town, Kloof StreetPermanent
4.2(2)
Pay
R14 000 – R17 000/month
Job description
Jason Bakery, one of Cape Town's most beloved artisan bakeries and cafés, is looking for an Assistant Manager to support daily operations across our Kloof Street and city bowl locations.\n\nJason has built a cult following for our croissants, sourdough, and brunch, the queue out the door every Saturday morning is proof. We need a manager who can maintain that standard under pressure.\n\nYour responsibilities:\n• Opening and closing procedures\n• Staff scheduling and daily briefing\n• Cash management and daily banking\n• Stock control and supplier liaison\n• Customer service and complaint resolution\n• Support the Head Baker with morning production oversight\n\nRequirements:\n• 2+ years in a café or casual restaurant management role\n• Specialty coffee knowledge (you'll be behind the bar occasionally)\n• Strong organisational skills\n• Must be available early mornings from 6am\n• Food safety supervisor certificate advantageous
Posted 11 June 2026
Company overview
Size
51–100 employees
Location
Cape Town, Kloof Street
Industry
Artisan Bakery / Café
Jason Bakery is Cape Town's most celebrated artisan bakery, founded by Jason Lilley. Known for exceptional sourdough, flaky croissants, and inventive pastries, Jason Bakery is a destination for serious bread and pastry lovers. The CBD flagship draws long queues every morning from local professionals and food tourists alike.
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4.2
2 reviews
Work-life balance
3.5
Culture & values
Jason Bakery benefits
World-class artisan baking educationFree bread and pastry dailySourdough technique trainingCreative baking environmentCape Town food scene exposure
Employee reviews
Anonymous
Baker · Current · 2025-11
R7 000/month + bread
Pros: The sourdough and croissant programme at Jason Bakery is the best in South Africa. I've learned more in 6 months here than in 2 years at other bakeries. Free bread and pastry daily is an extraordinary perk. The Cape Town food community knows Jason Bakery and it opens doors.