Job Description

Casual Pastry Chef – Italian Dining Precinct n

Crown Sydney, Barangaroo | Casual | Immediate Start

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Are you passionate about pastry, Italian flavours and creating desserts that people remember?

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We’re looking for an experienced and creative Casual Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team within our Italian dining precinct at Crown Sydney.

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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.

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This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs, use quality ingredients and be part of a skilled kitchen team with high standards and a strong focus on development.

The Role n

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.

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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.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Preparing and plating desserts, pastries and other sweet items
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- Working with both traditional Italian flavours and modern techniques
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- Supporting the day-to-day operation of the pastry section
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- Contributing ideas for seasonal desserts and menu development
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- Maintaining excellent mise en place, presentation and consistency
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- Monitoring product quality, stock levels and preparation requirements
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- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
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- Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade
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The original role also places a strong focus on creativity, recipe development, presentation,



stock management and maintaining high food safety standards.

About You n

We’re looking for someone who:

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- Has previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a restaurant, hotel or high-quality commercial kitchen
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- Has strong pastry, baking and dessert preparation skills
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- Brings creativity, precision and excellent attention to detail
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- Takes pride in presentation and consistent execution
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- Has a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
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- Can work confidently both independently and as part of a busy team
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- Is organised, reliable and calm under pressure
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- Has full Australian working rights
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- Holds a relevant culinary or pastry qualification, or equivalent industry experience
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These requirements build on the experience, qualification, creativity and pastry knowledge outlined in the original advertisement.

Why Join Us? n

As part of Maestro Hospitality , you’ll enjoy:

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- Casual employment paid in accordance with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (HIGA) , including applicable casual loading and penalty rates
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing and support services
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- Staff dining discounts and benefits across Maestro Hospitality venues
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- Regular casual shifts and flexibility
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- The opportunity to work within a premium Italian dining environment
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- Exposure to experienced chefs and quality seasonal produce
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- Training and development opportunities
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- Genuine opportunities for career progression across a growing hospitality group
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- A supportive, professional and passionate kitchen team
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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.

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Apply now with your resume and a short introduction telling us about your pastry experience and availability.

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