Head Baker/Pastry

Head Baker/Pastry ChefShape the Future of Pastry in Our Brand New CBD Kitchen

Mörk is seeking an exceptional Head Baker/Pastry Chef to lead our exciting new CBD kitchen and drive the continued growth of our established pastry program. This is a rare opportunity to expand our successful pastry operations in a spacious, purpose-built kitchen while establishing your reputation within Melbourne's most recognised chocolate and hospitality brand.

About Mörk

With its position and focus on quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing, Mörk has become an iconic brand in Melbourne's hospitality scene, celebrating 13 years of excellence. Founded in Melbourne on a strong concept of exceptional drinking chocolate and hospitality, Mörk runs a successful wholesale program, five venues, events and masterclasses, and a unique chocolate factory within the City of Melbourne. Working with hospitality venues worldwide, the brand has gained strong recognition and reputation and on the home front, received the Lord Mayor's Small Business of the Year 2024.

About the Role

Join our established pastry team where creativity meets opportunity for growth within this award-winning brand. Pastries have become a growing focus for Mörk, and in our new, much larger facility, there's significant room to expand what we do. Working with rotating and seasonal pastry specials, you'll create using the highest quality ingredients while leading the continued development of our successful operations across our five venues and wholesale network.

Located right in the heart of Melbourne's CBD with the Flagstaff Gardens directly across the road, our venue is flooded with natural light and features an adjoining café window at the front—perfect for chefs to enjoy a specially brewed coffee at their whim while taking in the vibrant city atmosphere.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Build and mentor a passionate kitchen team with genuine opportunities for growth and development, while fostering a positive, supportive work environment
• Innovate & Create: Design seasonal menus and rotating pastry specials that showcase our commitment to quality, sustainability and creativity
• Scale & Expand: Take our existing pastry operations to new heights in a much larger, well-equipped facility designed for growth
• Supply Excellence: Oversee operations supplying Mörk's five venues and our proud list of aligned cafés through our established wholesale program
• Collaborate & Grow: Work closely with other roles across the business with opportunities for professional development and business expansion within our growing brand

Who We Are Looking For

• Proven Leadership: Strong demonstrated experience leading kitchen teams with a passion for developing others
• Creative Vision: A creative mind with a genuine passion for business development and innovative pastry creation that aligns with our quality and sustainability values
• Food Philosophy: Deep love for food, understanding ingredients, provenance, and preparation with love and integrity—values that align perfectly with Mörk's ethical sourcing commitment
• Collaborative Spirit: Genuine enthusiasm for working collaboratively across the business and building positive team dynamics
• Career Ambition: Drive to build your reputation and career in pastry, supported by Melbourne's most well-recognised chocolate and hospitality brand

Why Mörk? Benefits and perks.

1. Not just another kitchen role—your platform to stand out in Melbourne's competitive pastry scene.
2. Backed by a 13-year established, award-winning brand.
3. Access to premium ingredients, resources, and strong brand recognition.
4. Proud winner of Melbourne's Lord Mayor's Small Business of the Year 2024.
5. Opportunity to create something truly special.
6. Sunlight-filled workspace in the heart of the city.
7. Tranquil location near Flagstaff Gardens.
8. Part of a business with international operations and its own chocolate factory.

How to Apply

1. A cover letter that includes:

2. How you meet our key criteria (leadership experience, product development experience, production management, pastry chef experience)

3. Why you are most suitable for this role and how you align with Mörk's values of quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing

4. Your resume highlighting your relevant hospitality management experience