Our client is a large-scale operation, renowned for its sweet and savoury specialties, and has built a loyal following over the past 10 years.
This leadership role requires a highly skilled professional who can seamlessly transition between overseeing quality assurance and driving production excellence across a team of 10+ chefs, while also taking a hands-on approach to pastry production, including the lamination of Danish pastries and croissants.
In this position, you will lead, train, and develop a large team, while coordinating daily production to ensure consistency and efficiency.
We believe this role is ideally suited to an industry professional who can contribute to product innovation, while consistently delivering excellence in line with brand standards.
The Candidate
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef specialising in Danish pastry production, with strong technical skills, product knowledge, and understanding of ingredients and flavour combinations
- Proven leadership ability with a collaborative, team-driven approach, able to motivate and develop others to achieve business objectives
- Confident in quality assurance, OHS, and food safety standards, maintaining consistency in high-pressure environments
- Creative, resilient, and able to perform under pressure while contributing to product innovation and continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills, high energy, and excellent hand-eye coordination, supporting efficient and precise production execution
What’s in it for you
- Early start (3:30–4:00am) allows for early finishes, giving you afternoons and evenings free for a better work-life balance
- Sunday to Thursday roster, providing consistent scheduling with weekends (Friday & Saturday) largely free
- $80k + super + company perks
- Opportunity to work within a highly regarded, long-established patisserie business known for quality, consistency, and high-volume production
- Exposure to a premium product range with a strong focus on traditional techniques, including laminated pastries and artisan methods