Pastry Chef – Cafe Knotted Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park, Sydney, NSW

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000 per annum + superannuation

New Store Opening: October 2026

About Us

Founded in Seoul in 2017, Knotted is an internationally recognised dessert brand with over 40 stores across Korea, two in the US, and a growing presence in Australia.

Following the launch of our Burwood store in 2015, we're excited to open our next location near Hyde Park in October 2026. We're known for our signature cream-filled donuts, specialty coffee, and handcrafted pastries made with quality and care.

Join the Knotted Australia Team

Knotted is looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Chef to join our Hyde Park opening team.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced pastry kitchen, takes pride in their work, and is committed to producing high-quality products with consistency and an attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare doughs, creams, fillings, glazes, pastries, and other baked goods to Knotted standards.
- Maintain consistency in product quality, flavour, portioning, and presentation.
- Follow daily production schedules and ensure products are prepared accurately and on time.
- Support the Head and Sous Pastry Chefs with daily pastry kitchen operations.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace safety.
- Monitor ingredients, stock levels, product yields, and wastage.
- Follow correct storage, labelling, and stock rotation procedures.
- Assist with new and seasonal product development as required.




- Work collaboratively with the pastry and wider store team to support smooth daily operations.

About You

- Minimum 3 years' professional experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar pastry role.
- Strong pastry and baking skills, including dough preparation, proofing, baking, frying, creams, fillings, and glazes.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-standard commercial bakery, patisserie, restaurant, hotel, or similar environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency.
- Good organisation and time-management skills.
- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
- Reliable, responsible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
- Degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent qualification in Pastry Arts, Patisserie, Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Full Australian working rights.

What We Offer

$70,000 per annum + superannuation

- Free staff meals and drinks while working.
- Employee discounts across eligible Knotted products.
- Fair and balanced working hours.
- Growth opportunities opportunities as Knotted continues to expand across Australia.
- Friendly, supportive, and professional team environment.
- Opportunity to be part of the Hyde Park opening team.

Join Us

Be part of the team bringing the next Cafe Knotted location to Sydney in October 2026.

If you're passionate about pastry, take pride in producing consistently high-quality products, and want to grow with Knotted Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

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