We’re Hiring: Full-Time Pastry Chef/Baker Location: Lumos Bakery – McKinnon, Melbourne

Employment type: Full-time | Early starts | Weekends included

At

Lumos Bakery , we’re known for our inventive pastries and Sourdough (hello, Brownie Bombs), quality sourdoughs, and a light-filled space that draws locals from all over Melbourne. We’re passionate about precision, creativity, and building a great experience—on the plate and behind the counter.

We’re now looking for a Lead

Pastry Chef

to join our small, tight-knit team and take a lead role in our pastry kitchen.

Responsibilities

Laminating

doughs to a high, consistent standard (croissants, pain au choc, twists, and more)

Sourdough , developing and producing sourdough and different types of bread

Developing creative weekend specials

and seasonal offerings

Maintaining product quality

and consistency across all pastry lines

Working closely with the

baker, kitchen team and FOH

to coordinate daily production





Ordering dry goods and kitchen supplies , managing stock rotation and storage

Ensuring kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards

Requirements

Minimum

2 years pastry experience

in a similar artisan bakery or patisserie setting

Confidence with laminated doughs

and viennoiserie production

A strong

creative eye for product development

Ability to

work independently

and lead morning prep when needed

A cooperative, team-focused approach—we’re a small crew that supports each other

High standards for quality, consistency, and cleanliness

Why Work With Us?

Be part of one of Melbourne’s most exciting pastry destinations

Hands-on involvement in new product creation and innovation

Supportive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture

Opportunity to grow with us as we expand our offering

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📌 Pastry Chef/Laminator - LUMOS BAKERY (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Lumos Bakery
📍 Port Phillip City