Artisanal Pastry Chef & Kitchen Leader

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

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry and viennoiserie production in a busy bakery. You will champion traditional techniques, mentor a small kitchen team, and ensure products meet the bakery's high standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality control, and collaboration with management to balance creativity with cost efficiency, inventory planning, and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Proven 1-2 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef in a bakery or artisanal setting.
• Experience leading and mentoring a small kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of traditional baking techniques and ingredients.
• Ability to monitor quality, costs, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute the daily pastry and viennoiserie menu.
• Provide hands-on training to kitchen staff to ensure consistency.
• Oversee all stages of food preparation, presentation, and preservation.
• Manage kitchen operations including forecasting, inventory, and ordering of supplies.
• Conduct quality control checks and analyse costs to improve efficiency.
• Train new staff and uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Pastry chef exp

Leadership

Artisanal baking

Cost management

Team training

Job description

Mygration Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry and viennoiserie production in a busy bakery. You will champion traditional techniques, mentor a small kitchen team, and ensure products meet the bakery's high standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality control, and collaboration with management to balance creativity with cost efficiency, inventory planning, and cleanliness.