Envie French Bakery is looking for a full-time, professional and experienced Head Pastry Chef/Pastry Chef to join the friendly kitchen team at our new second location, opening in Coolum Beach in November 2026.

About Envie French Bakery

Envie is a French pâtisserie and café known for our handmade pastries, desserts, cakes and savoury items, prepared fresh in office each day. Our bakery is located in Alexandra Headland, and we are excited to be opening our second location in Coolum Beach in November 2026.

We pride ourselves on traditional French techniques, high-quality ingredients and warm, personal service. Envie is a favourite among locals and visitors who appreciate authentic French pâtisserie in a relaxed Sunshine Coast setting.

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Head Pastry Chef/Pastry Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality pastries, cakes, desserts and baked goods, ensuring consistency, flavour and presentation. Your skill, creativity and attention to detail will help us continue delivering the beautiful and delicious items our patisserie is known for.

Skills and Experience Required A relevant qualification (Certificate III or higher in Patisserie or Commercial Cookery) and at least two years of full-time experience as a Pastry Cook; OR three years of full time experience in a Pastry Cook role without qualification.

Salary

$75,000-$90,000 + super

Responsibilities

Pastry & Dessert Preparation:

Prepare and bake a range of pastries, desserts, cakes and sweet products, adhering to traditional French patisserie techniques, portion control and Envie's presentation standards.

Menu Development:

Collaborate on new pastry items and seasonal specials to keep the menu fresh and exciting.

Ingredient Management:

Manage stock rotation,



ingredient freshness and correct pastry storage conditions.

Kitchen Hygiene:

Maintain a clean, organised and efficient pastry section in line with food safety standards.

Quality Control:

Conduct visual and taste checks to ensure products meet our quality and consistency standards.

Teamwork:

Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team to support smooth service and production flow.

Training & Mentoring:

Assist with training and supporting junior pastry staff.

Stock & Ordering:

Assist with ordering and managing pastry ingredients and supplies.

Food Safety:

Ensure compliance with food safety practices as specified by management.

Storage Management:

Monitor fridge, freezer and dry storage to ensure required conditions and documentation are maintained.

The Ideal Candidate Should:

- Have previous experience in a professional pastry or bakery environment
- Demonstrate precision and attention to detail
- Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Be reliable and punctual
- Communicate effectively and work well within a team
- Follow recipes and procedures accurately
- Maintain strong OH&S; and food safety standards
- Be genuinely passionate about French patisserie

Benefits When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

- Complimentary staff pastries and coffees
- Competitive salary
- Staff and family discounts
- Supportive, friendly workplace culture

What We Value in Our Team Pride in craft – we value care, finesse and respect for technique

Positive team energy – good attitudes make great kitchens

Quality mindset – detail matters in every single step

Love for French pastry – we want you to feel excited about what you create each day

If this feels like the right fit, please apply via Seek with:

- Your CV
- A short email telling us why you’d like to join our patisserie
- Your favourite pastry to bake (and why!)

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Envie Team

📌 Head Pastry Chef/Pastry Chef (Alexandra Headland)
🏢 Leading
📍 Alexandra Headland