Dessert Specialist

Our organisation is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join its culinary team. As a key member of the brigade, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality desserts that enhance the overall guest experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a modern and forward-thinking Pastry Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating on menu development, and takes pride in sharing their skills and expertise with the team.

• Preparation and Presentation: Prepare, bake, and decorate a wide range of pastries, desserts, cakes, tarts, and breads to a consistently high standard.
• Menu Development: Innovate and contribute to the development of new dessert and pastry menu items in line with seasonal trends and guest preferences.
• Quality Control: Ensure all pastry items are prepared in accordance with recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Inventory Management: Manage pastry inventory, including ordering supplies, rotating stock, and minimising wastage.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service and coordination.

About You

You are a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef with a strong eye for detail, a creative flair, and a genuine love for your craft. You take pride in producing high-quality desserts and baked goods and are constantly seeking ways to innovate and improve. You work well under pressure, thrive in a team environment, and bring a positive and professional attitude to everything you do.

• Previous experience in a similar Pastry Chef role (ideally 2+ years)
• Formal qualifications in Patisserie or Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or higher preferred)
• Strong understanding of classic and modern pastry techniques
• A creative approach to menu design and plating
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP knowledge desirable)
• The ability to work flexibly, including weekends, early mornings, or evenings as required
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge with the team
• Unrestricted Australian working rights