Casual Pastry Chefs at Brisbane’s most iconic venue, Brisbane City Hall.

A bit about us...

GEMA Group, Australia's premier event and catering company, has an exciting and rare opportunity to step into their team at Brisbane City Hall. With over 40 years' experience in the food and beverage industry, GEMA Group understands integrity and commitment to our clients, but most of all, the promise to provide quality time and time again.

We are currently seeking Casual Pastry Chefs to join our superstar team at Brisbane City Hall.

Brisbane City Hall has been at the heart of events that have shaped the city's future and celebrated monumental milestones. The grand interiors echo with countless celebrations, gala occasions, festivals, and commemorations.

About the role...

This role will require a naturally energetic and flexible individual who is accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment, and has proven capacity to work well under pressure, and working to exact timelines. No two days are the same at one of Australia’s most iconic and historic venues.

Our team combines a unique blend of family values, unwavering dedication and industry expertise to deliver food and customer service we're proud of.

The pastry section is where a lot of that pride lives. From the croissants that meet a morning coffee, through to the desserts that close a 600-person sit-down, we want pastry that's made with care and turned out consistently.




This role reports to our Head Pastry Chef and Executive Chef.

Immediate start ideal. Up to 38 hours a week potentially available for the right candidate.

What you'll do...

- Produce a range of pastry and plated desserts to recipe and specifications

- Plate desserts during service and support the line where needed.

- Set up and break down the pastry section for service.

- Help with prep lists, ordering, and stock rotation

- Keep your station clean, organised and food-safe at all times.

- Bring ideas, we like chefs who care about the small stuff.

A bit about you...

- A formal qualification (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery)

- Minimum one year experience in a similar role within a high volume, prestigious venue.

- Confidence across the core pastry skill set, doughs, creams, chocolate work, plated desserts.

- Reliability. Turning up on time, ready to work.

- A calm, qualified manner under pressure and around teammates.

- A current Food Safety Supervisor certificate is advantageous but not essential

- Flexibility to work a mix of early mornings, evenings and weekends as events require.

What we offer...

- Variety, no two weeks look the same.

- A tight, supportive team that takes pride in what it puts out.

- A family-run business where the work is steady and the standards are high.

If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!
Apply now and join our exceptional culinary team at Brisbane City Hall.

📌 Casual Pastry Chefs | Brisbane City Hall
🏢 Gema Group
📍 Brisbane