An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Head Pastry Chef to join a leading premium bakery and café business, producing high-quality cakes and pastries for a well-established retail and wholesale network.

Based in a modern production facility, this leadership role is responsible for overseeing pastry production, maintaining exceptional quality standards and leading a team of skilled pastry professionals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the role

- Support the Executive Chef to lead the day-to-day operations of the pastry production department.
- Supervise, coach and develop a team of Pastry Chefs, Cooks, Apprentices and Production Staff.
- Ensure the consistent production of premium-quality cakes and pastries.
- Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet retail and wholesale demand.
- Monitor product quality, presentation and consistency against established standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency and operational performance.
- Manage stock levels, ingredient usage and minimise waste.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP and all food safety requirements.
- Foster a positive, secure and high-performing workplace culture.

About you





- Certificate IV in Patisserie or an equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience as a qualified Pastry Chef in a high-volume commercial production environment.
- Demonstrated experience coaching and supervising pastry or kitchen teams.
- Strong knowledge of pastry production techniques, with French patisserie experience highly regarded.
- Excellent organisational, communication and people management skills.
- A thorough understanding of HACCP, GMP and food safety standards.
- A strong focus on quality, consistency and continuous improvement.
- The ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Full Australian working rights.
- Experience working in fast paced commercial bakery or food manufacturing environment.
- Experience with automated production equipment.
- Knowledge of production planning, inventory management and workforce scheduling.

If you are a passionate pastry professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career and contribute to a high-performing production team, we encourage you to apply.

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📌 Head Pastry Chef (Dandenong)
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📍 Dandenong