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 Chance

Bonjour! We’re looking for our next extraordinary team member's to join our Culinary team as Part Time and Full Time Commis Chef's – Pastry at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated chef to develop their pastry skills within a luxury hotel setting. Working alongside our experienced pastry team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience preparing a range of desserts, pastries, cakes and other sweet creations for our hotel outlets and events.

As a Commis Chef, you’ll support the day-to-day operations of the Pastry section, assisting with preparation, production and presentation while learning new techniques and refining your craft. You’ll take pride in your attention to detail, maintain a clean and organised workstation, and help ensure every creation meets Sofitel’s standards for quality, consistency and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with the preparation, production and presentation of pastries, desserts, cakes and other sweet items.
- Support daily mise en place and ensure the Pastry section is ready for service.
- Follow recipes,



measurements and production specifications to maintain consistency and quality.
- Assist with the preparation of components such as creams, fillings, sauces, garnishes and pastry bases.
- Maintain high standards of presentation, detail and finishing across all pastry items.
- Ensure ingredients are handled, stored and rotated correctly.
- Maintain a clean, organised and well‑stocked workstation throughout service.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation and HACCP procedures at all times.
- Assist with stock control, minimise wastage and use ingredients responsibly.
- Work collaboratively with the Pastry team and wider Culinary team to meet daily production requirements.
- Support the preparation of pastry items for hotel outlets, functions and events as required.
- Follow direction from senior chefs while developing technical skills and culinary knowledge.
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries in line with hotel procedures.
- Maintain a safe working environment and comply with workplace health and safety requirements.
- Contribute to a positive, professional and supportive kitchen culture.

About You

- You’re passionate about pastry, eager to learn and take pride in creating quality products. You enjoy working as part of a team, thrive in a busy kitchen environment and are motivated to keep developing your culinary skills.
- A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery,



Patisserie or an equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, pastry section, hotel or restaurant environment.
- A genuine interest in pastry, baking and dessert production.
- An understanding of food preparation, recipes, measurements and presentation standards.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistency and quality.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements.
- The ability to work efficiently in a rapid‑paced kitchen environment.
- A positive attitude, reliability and a proactive, can‑do approach.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- A willingness to learn, take direction and develop new techniques.
- 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 build your pastry career in a dynamic hotel environment, learn from experienced culinary professionals and develop your skills across a variety of pastry techniques and products.

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 grow your craft and bring your passion for pastry to our team, 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.

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📌 Commis Chef | Pastry (Sydney)
🏢 Sofitel
📍 Sydney