HEAD PASTRY CHEF OR SENIOR PASTRY CHEF DE PARTIE

**Sponsorships applicants welcome. We are an approved Regional Employer**

Premium Waterfront Restaurant | Lake Macquarie

We are currently recruiting a key pastry role to strengthen and elevate the pastry program at 8 at Trinity — Lake Macquarie’s award-winning premium waterfront restaurant:

Head Pastry Chef (Leadership role) or Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing kitchen and build a refined, restaurant-level dessert offering within a large-scale, premium venue.

ABOUT THE ROLE

8 at Trinity is a 350+ seat modern Australian restaurant located within the Trinity Point waterfront development. Positioned on the shores of Lake Macquarie, the venue delivers a high-volume service with a premium, resort-style dining experience.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Head Pastry Chef

Lead the pastry department and drive the creative direction of the dessert offering.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the pastry team (currently 3 chefs)

- Design and execute seasonal dessert menus

- Develop signature plated desserts and pastry offerings

- Oversee all pastry production across service and functions

- Manage ordering, stock control, and food costs

- Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development

- Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation at scale

OR

Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

Support the Head Pastry Chef and play a key role in execution and daily operations.

Key responsibilities:

- Assist in running day-to-day pastry operations

- Execute high-quality plated desserts and pastry items





- Support production across all pastry sections

- Maintain consistency and presentation standards

- Mentor junior pastry chefs and apprentices

- Ensure smooth service during high-volume periods

PASRTY PROGRAM INCLUDES

- Plated restaurant desserts

- Petit fours and mignardises

- Cakes and gateaux

- French pastries and laminated doughs

- Ice creams, sorbets and frozen desserts

- Chocolate and confectionery work

- Function and event desserts

ABOUT YOU

We are open to candidates at both levels, with the role tailored based on experience.

You will have:

- Strong foundation in classical French pastry techniques

- Experience in a premium restaurant, hotel, or patisserie

- Ability to execute refined, modern plated desserts

- High attention to detail and presentation

- Solid organisation and ability to perform under pressure

For Head Pastry Chef applicants:

- Proven leadership experience running a pastry section

- Strong menu development and creative capability

- Ability to lead, train, and inspire a team

WHAT WE OFFER

- Market-competitive salary (aligned to role and experience)

- Regional sponsorship opportunities available

- Staff meals provided daily

- Work within a large, professional kitchen team (25+ chefs)

- Career growth within a premium hospitality group

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE

- Trinity Point, Lake Macquarie

- 30–40 minutes from Newcastle

- 80 minutes from Sydney

NEXT STAGE

Apply in writing to the General Manager with your CV and examples of previous pastry work.

Sponsorships welcome. We are an approved Regional Employer.

📌 PASTRY CHEF — PREMIUM WATERFRONT RESTAURANT (Newcastle)
🏢 Trinity Point
📍 Newcastle