Pastry Chef

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves precision baking as much as bold, creative flair. You'll be trusted to keep standards consistently high while bringing fresh ideas to a menu that guests remember long after they've left the bush.

Core Criteria:

• Proven experience in a pastry chef, baker, or similar senior role
• At least 3 years' experience in a senior pastry position
• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts advantageous
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and decorating methods
• Creativity and attention to detail in food presentation
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Team player with good communication and leadership ability
• Comfortable adapting recipes for dietary requirements, including gluten free and vegan options
• Genuine passion for baking, with patience and a strong work ethic

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a full range of pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts daily
• Create visually striking desserts using advanced decorating techniques
• Develop and refine recipes to keep the menu fresh and on trend
• Manage the pastry section's daily workflow and efficiency
• Control stock of baking ingredients and place orders as needed
• Minimise waste and manage ingredient usage to optimise food costs
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Ensure correct storage and labelling of all ingredients
• Keep the pastry section and equipment clean and well organised
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all products
• Present pastries attractively for both display and service
• Coordinate closely with the wider kitchen team on food preparation
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff, guiding technique and decoration methods
• Adapt recipes for dietary restrictions where required
• Stay current with industry trends and bring new flavours and techniques into the offering

Live-in position, permanent

Transport to and from leave cycles is the successful candidate's own responsibility

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