Pastry Chef

Ningaloo Bakehouse & Cafe

Exmouth, Western Australia

Hospitality & Tourism

Full time

$85,000 - $95000

We’re looking for a passionate Baker and Pastry Chef who’s ready to swap city stress for a coastal lifestyle in beautiful Exmouth. This role is perfect for someone who loves their craft but also values a country town lifestyle — think early mornings in the kitchen and afternoons exploring turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and world-class reefs.

You’ll join a supportive, friendly team that values fresh, local produce and creativity, all while living in one of WA’s most stunning coastal communities. If you’re dreaming of a sea change where work feels just as rewarding as life outside of it, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

- Improve systems and workflows within the baking and pastry sections; this is the main focus of the Head Baker & Pastry role. Your role will be a split between managerial shifts (creating more efficient systems and processes) and hands on shifts (working alongside your team, ensuring quality and hygiene standards are consistently met and ensuring consistent improvements to products and workplace standards are achieve.

- Teamwork and positive leadership. A work culture that is supportive, respectful and open in communication is an essential.

- Implement and maintain high cleanliness standards and ensure the kitchen meets all food safety and health regulations

- Prepare and bake a variety of high-quality meat pies, pastries, cakes, baked goods in line with menu specifications

- Decorate and finish cakes and pastries to a consistently high standard

- Bring strong attention to detail to all aspects of pastry and pie production,



with excellent time management

- Work closely with the kitchen and baking team to ensure smooth daily operations and exceptional service

- Maintain a clean, organised workspace and ensure the kitchen meets all food safety and health regulations

- Assist with food and ingredient stock control, ensuring timely replenishment

- Adapt to versatile working hours, including some weekend shifts.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Minimum 5 years’ full-time professional experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker
2. A strong eye for detail with solid problem-solving skills and resilience

3. Thorough knowledge of bread making, pastry preparation, pie preparation, food safety, and hygiene practices

4. Excellent technical pastry skills, including:
- Precision baking

- Cake decorating and finishing

- Robust organisation and time management

- Confident use of baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, and dough sheeters

- Experience producing high volumes of pies to a high standard.

- Ability to work professionally in a fast-paced environment while multitasking

- Experience working with bread is highly regarded.

Benefits

- A coastal lifestyle — ocean, fishing, boating, and camping right on your doorstep
- A supportive, welcoming team environment

- Staff discounts

Important Information

- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid working rights

- Weekend availability is essential

- This is a long-term, full-time role, commencing start of April

Candidates are encouraged to apply with a detailed resume.

If you’re dreaming of a sea change where your work is just as rewarding as life outside the kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Head Baker & Pastry Chef (Exmouth)
🏢 Ningaloo Bakehouse u0026 Cafe
📍 Exmouth