Esca Grill is looking for a pastry chef for our rapid-paced, farm to table restaurant in the inner northwest suburb of Moonee Ponds. This is a successful family-run European influenced Modern Australian restaurant with an ethos for sustainability and fine food. In this role, you will produce quality desserts so that guests are blown away.

About you

- Proven experience as a pastry chef or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and decoration
- Creativity and attention to detail in dessert design and presentation
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Outstanding team leadership skills
- Experience within a fast-paced, upmarket, or fine-dining kitchen

Key responsibilities

- Provide functional assistance in the production team demonstrating superior standards of preparation, production and finishing
- Implement superior standards of preparation and production demonstrating and utilizing your pastry skills,



experience and knowledge gained from previous roles and qualifications
- Contribute to the fulfillment of production schedules and targets, ensuring all products are prepared to the Escagrill standard, demonstrating organizational skills and superior attention to detail
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with team members and foster a respectful and productive working environment and culture
- Adopt a 'hands on' approach to work, leading by example and demonstrating initiative and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
- Collaborate with the team to innovate and develop new products and menu offerings
- Demonstrate control in food preparation and managing wastage levels

About us

Esca Grill is a successful family-run European influenced Modern Australian restaurant that has become a destination in inner northwest suburbs of Melbourne CBD with an ethos for sustainability, fine food, and food awareness.

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📌 Pastry Chef (City of Moonee Valley)
🏢 Escagrill
📍 City of Moonee Valley