Located on Sydney’s vibrant waterfront, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is Sofitel’s flagship hotel in the Pacific, featuring 590 rooms and suites, four bars and restaurants, an award-winning infinity pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, Executive Lounge and luxury spa.

At Sofitel, we’re passionate about developing our people, celebrating individuality and creating opportunities to grow within the world of luxury hospitality. We believe that behind every memorable guest experience is a team that feels valued, supported and empowered to deliver their best.

The Opportunity

Bonjour! We’re looking for our next extraordinary team member to join our Culinary team as a Demi Chef – Pastry at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate pastry chef to refine their technical skills and contribute to the creation of exceptional desserts, pastries, cakes and other sweet creations. Working alongside our experienced culinary team, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality pastry products for our hotel outlets and events.

As a Demi Chef, you’ll take greater ownership of your section, overseeing daily preparation, production and presentation while ensuring consistency, quality and attention to detail. You’ll work closely with senior chefs to maintain smooth kitchen operations, support junior team members and deliver pastry creations that reflect Sofitel’s standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, produce and present pastries, desserts, cakes and other sweet items to Sofitel standards.
- Follow recipes, measurements and production specifications to maintain consistency and quality.
- Oversee daily mise en place and ensure the Pastry section is organised and ready for service.
- Apply pastry techniques across a range of products, including creams, fillings, sauces,



garnishes and pastry components.
- Maintain high standards of presentation, finishing and attention to detail.
- Monitor the quality, freshness and consistency of ingredients and finished products.
- Assist with planning and coordinating daily pastry production to meet service requirements.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels and support ordering, storage and stock rotation.
- Minimise wastage and use ingredients responsibly.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and HACCP procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation throughout preparation and service.
- Support and guide Commis Chefs and other junior team members in daily tasks and pastry techniques.
- Work collaboratively with senior chefs and the wider Culinary team to deliver smooth service.
- Assist with pastry production for hotel outlets, functions and events as required.
- Identify and address operational issues promptly, escalating concerns when needed.
- Contribute to a positive, professional and supportive kitchen culture.

About You You’re a skilled and motivated chef with a genuine passion for pastry and a commitment to producing exceptional food. You take pride in your craft, work well under pressure and enjoy sharing your knowledge while continuing to develop your technical abilities.

You bring:

- A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Patisserie or an equivalent qualification.




- Previous experience as a Demi Chef, Commis Chef or in a similar pastry-focused role.
- Experience in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume commercial kitchen workplace.
- Strong pastry preparation and production skills, with an understanding of recipes, measurements and presentation.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to consistency and quality.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements.
- The ability to manage priorities and maintain efficiency during busy service periods.
- Strong organisation, communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to take ownership of your section and support junior team members.
- A positive, proactive and can-do attitude, with a willingness to keep learning.
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
- Full Australian working rights.

Why Sofitel?At Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, you’ll have the opportunity to further develop your pastry skills in a dynamic luxury hotel environment, working alongside experienced culinary professionals and contributing to a variety of pastry creations and service experiences. As part of the Sofitel and Accor network, you’ll also enjoy access to learning and development opportunities through Accor Academy, hotel accommodation and dining benefits, and opportunities to explore a career across our global network.

If you’re ready to bring your passion for pastry, take pride in your craft and continue developing your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.

📌 Demi Chef | Pastry (Sydney)
🏢 Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
📍 Sydney