Head Pastry Chef – New Hyde Park Location

Salary: $95,000 per annum + superannuation (Negotiable)

Opening October 2026

Knotted Australia is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced and passionate Head Pastry Chef to join the opening team for our new Hyde Park location, opening in October 2026.

Known for our signature cream donuts, salted butter breads, croissants and pastries, Knotted is focused on creating fresh, high-quality products with an emphasis on consistency, presentation and customer experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us ahead of opening, help build and train a new pastry team, and take ownership of the pastry kitchen from day one.

About the Role:

As Head Pastry Chef, you will lead the pastry and bakery operations at our new Hyde Park location.

You will be responsible for preparing the kitchen for opening, training and developing the pastry team, establishing strong production routines and ensuring every product meets Knotted's quality and presentation standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role, and we're looking for someone who enjoys working alongside their team while maintaining high standards across production, quality and kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the pastry kitchen at our new Hyde Park location, including pre-opening preparation and setup.
- Train, develop and manage the pastry and bakery team.
- Oversee daily production of Knotted’s donuts, salted butter breads, croissants, danishes and other pastries.
- Ensure all products meet Knotted’s recipe, quality and presentation standards.
- Plan daily production based on sales forecasts and customer demand while managing waste.
- Prepare team rosters and manage staffing requirements to support production needs.




- Manage ingredient ordering, stock levels, inventory and stock rotation.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
- Manage daily workflow and delegate responsibilities across the team.
- Foster a positive, professional and efficient kitchen workplace.
- Work closely with management to improve product quality, production efficiency and food costs.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

- Head Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, Senior Pastry Chef or similar leadership role.
- Strong pastry and bakery skills, including laminated doughs, breads, donuts, creams and fillings.
- Experience leading, training and developing a pastry team.
- Strong organisation, production planning and attention to quality and consistency.
- Good understanding of stock control, food costs, waste management and food safety.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- A hands-on, positive and team-focused approach.
- Certificate III or IV in Patisserie or equivalent

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Friendly, supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and development as Knotted continues to expand.
- Stable working hours, to be discussed during the interview.
- Free staff meals and drinks.
- Salary packaging, where applicable.

Join the Knotted Team

This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in the opening of Café Knotted Hyde Park and help establish the pastry kitchen and team from the very beginning.

If you're passionate about pastry, enjoy leading and developing people, and take pride in producing consistently high-quality products, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Head Pastry Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Cafe Knotted Australia
📍 New South Wales