Casual Pastry Chef – Italian Dining Precinct
Crown Sydney, Barangaroo | Casual | Immediate Start
Are you passionate about pastry, Italian flavours and creating desserts that people remember?
We're looking for an experienced and creative
Casual Pastry Chef
to join our kitchen team within our Italian dining precinct at Crown Sydney.
Bringing together refined dining, vibrant hospitality and a genuine love of Italian food and culture, our precinct is an exciting place to work for chefs who care about quality, creativity and delivering memorable dining experiences.
This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs, use quality ingredients and be part of a professional kitchen team with high standards and a strong focus on development.
The Role
As part of the pastry team, you'll be hands-on in preparing and delivering desserts, pastries and sweet creations to a consistently high standard.
You'll work closely with the senior kitchen team to ensure the pastry section runs smoothly, while contributing creativity, attention to detail and a genuine passion for your craft.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and plating desserts, pastries and other sweet items
Working with both traditional Italian flavours and modern techniques
Supporting the day-to-day operation of the pastry section
Contributing ideas for seasonal desserts and menu development
Maintaining excellent mise en place, presentation and consistency
Monitoring product quality, stock levels and preparation requirements
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade
The original role also places a strong focus on creativity, recipe development, presentation,



stock management and maintaining high food safety standards.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a restaurant, hotel or high-quality commercial kitchen
Has strong pastry, baking and dessert preparation skills
Brings creativity, precision and excellent attention to detail
Takes pride in presentation and consistent execution
Has a robust understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
Can work confidently both independently and as part of a busy team
Is organised, reliable and calm under pressure
Has full Australian working rights
Holds a relevant culinary or pastry qualification, or equivalent industry experience
These requirements build on the experience, qualification, creativity and pastry knowledge outlined in the original advertisement.
Why Join Us?
As part of
Maestro Hospitality
, you'll enjoy:
Casual employment paid in accordance with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award [HIGA]
, including applicable casual loading and penalty rates
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
providing confidential wellbeing and support services
Staff dining discounts and benefits
across Maestro Hospitality venues
Regular casual shifts and flexibility
The opportunity to work within a premium Italian dining environment
Exposure to experienced chefs and quality seasonal produce
Training and development opportunities
Genuine opportunities for career progression across a growing hospitality group
A supportive, professional and passionate kitchen team
If you're passionate about pastry, take pride in your craft and want to be part of an ambitious Italian dining precinct,
we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a short introduction telling us about your pastry experience and availability.

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