Pastry Chef

1 day ago


Picnic Bay QLD, Australia Lava Lava Magnetic Island Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Opportunity: Creative Pastry Chef (Magnetic Island, QLD)

Lava Lava Cafe, Magnetic Island is seeking an experienced and passionate Pastry Chef to join our dedicated team. Located right by the beach on beautiful Magnetic Island, we pride ourselves on serving exceptional coffee and delicious, high-quality baked goods made from seasonal, fresh ingredients. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in paradise while putting your creative stamp on our offering.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the cafe's pastry and baking production. This includes menu development, production management, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency are met daily. Our menu features both classic and contemporary items, with a strong focus on accommodating gluten-free and vegan dietary requirements.

Key Requirements and Skills

We are looking for a candidate who is highly reliable, creative, and ready to embrace the challenges of island life:

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a commercial baker or pastry chef.
  • Commitment: Ability to commit to a minimum of 6 months on Magnetic Island.
  • Work Style: A genuine team player who is also highly effective at working autonomously and managing their own production schedule.
  • Self-Management: Proven ability to self-manage time, inventory, ordering, and production quality with minimal supervision.
  • Creativity: Demonstrated creative flair in developing new recipes and presenting attractive, high-quality finished products.
  • Specialty Knowledge: Experience developing and executing gluten-free and vegan baked goods is highly regarded.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Work in a stunning, seaside environment on a tropical island with chill vibes.
  • Join a dynamic and energetic team culture that is supportive and friendly.
  • Freedom to showcase your creativity with a menu focused on seasonal ingredients.
  • Genuine potential for growth within the business.

If you are ready for a lifestyle change and want to bring your passion for baking to our island cafe, we encourage you to apply

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