We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Pastry Chef to take responsibility for the preparation, production and presentation of our dessert and pastry offering.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is confident working in a high-volume buffet environment and understands how to produce consistently high-quality desserts while maintaining strong control over food cost, waste, presentation and production.

The successful candidate will play an significant role in developing an impressive dessert offering that gives our guests variety, quality and a memorable finish to their dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and produce a wide range of desserts, cakes, pastries and sweets for daily buffet service.
- Manage high-volume pastry production while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
- Develop new desserts and regularly refresh the buffet dessert selection.
- Produce items including cakes, slices, tarts, mousses, cheesecakes, pastries, biscuits, puddings and individual desserts.
- Assist with the development of seasonal desserts, themed nights and special-event offerings.
- Ensure the dessert buffet is visually appealing, well presented and continuously replenished during service.
- Maintain portion control and production levels appropriate to expected customer numbers.
- Monitor food costs, stock levels and wastage.
- Complete preparation and production schedules efficiently.
- Ensure all products are correctly stored, labelled and rotated.
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards.




- Work closely with the Executive Chef and wider kitchen team.
- Assist with ordering and stock management for pastry ingredients.
- Train and supervise junior kitchen staff where required.
- Maintain consistency across recipes, presentation and production procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

- Has proven experience as a Pastry Chef, ideally within a buffet, hotel, resort, club, large restaurant or high-volume operation.
- Has strong knowledge of cakes, pastries, desserts and large-scale production.
- Can produce both traditional favourites and modern desserts.
- Works quickly and efficiently without compromising quality.
- Has excellent presentation and attention to detail.
- Understands food costing, portion control and waste management.
- Can plan production according to customer volumes.
- Is organised, reliable and capable of working independently.
- Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised pastry section.
- Can work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Holds relevant Commercial Cookery/Patisserie qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

What We Offer

- Full-time position within a large and busy buffet operation.
- Opportunity to take ownership of the pastry and dessert section.
- Scope to introduce new products and influence the dessert offering.
- Stable employment with an established hospitality group.
- Competitive salary based on experience.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,951.45 per year

Benefits:

- Free drinks
- Free food
- Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

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