Artisan Pastry Chef — Lead Creations and Bakery Ops

Mygration Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Sydney's Alexandria area is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead our bakery’s daily offerings, upholding time-honoured techniques and artisanal quality. You’ll steer menu development, training, and kitchen operations to ensure exceptional pastries leave the bench and display case.

You will manage inventory, forecast ingredients, and collaborate with management to sustain a positive, skilled team environment while maintaining strict health, safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ pastry chef experience, preferably in artisanal settings.
• Solid knowledge of traditional baking methods and ingredients.
• Proven leadership abilities with training and mentoring experience.
• Strong organizational and cost-management skills.
• Excellent communication and commitment to cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute the daily pastry and viennoiserie menu.
• Train kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence.
• Oversee prep, presentation, and display quality from bench to case.
• Forecast ingredients, manage inventory, and control costs.
• Enforce health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Lead staff development and foster a respectful, inclusive team.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Team leadership

Cost management

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Mygration Pty Ltd in Sydney's Alexandria area is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead our bakery’s daily offerings, upholding time-honoured techniques and artisanal quality. You’ll steer menu development, training, and kitchen operations to ensure exceptional pastries leave the bench and display case.

You will manage inventory, forecast ingredients, and collaborate with management to sustain a positive, skilled team environment while maintaining strict health, safety and hygiene standards.