Casual Pastry Chef

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading under HIGA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff dining discounts

Flexible casual shifts

Job summary

Maestro Hospitality's Cibaria Manly on Manly Beach is seeking a Casual Pastry Chef to craft desserts, pastries and sweet creations with Italian influences in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen.

You’ll work hands-on, ensuring high-quality plating, innovative dessert ideas, and strict hygiene standards while collaborating with a skilled, close-knit pastry and kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastry chef in a restaurant, hotel or high-quality kitchen.
• Strong pastry, baking and dessert preparation skills.
• Brings creativity, precision and attention to detail.
• Pride in presentation and consistent execution.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Australian working rights and relevant culinary qualification or experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate desserts, pastries and other sweet items.
• Work with Italian flavours alongside modern pastry techniques.
• Support day-to-day operation of the pastry section.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal desserts and menu development.
• Maintain mise en place, consistency and presentation at a high standard.
• Monitor stock levels, quality, and safety in the pastry area.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Restaurant kitchen

Creativity

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about pastry, Italian flavours and creating desserts that leave a lasting impression?

We're looking for an experienced and creative Casual Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at Cibaria Manly.

Set on the beachfront at Manly, Cibaria is a vibrant Italian dining destination bringing together the energy of a neighbourhood restaurant, café culture and modern coastal hospitality. Our food is rooted in Italian tradition, with a strong focus on quality produce, seasonality and genuine hospitality.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry chef who wants to work in a busy, ambitious venue, alongside experienced chefs and a team that takes pride in what they do.

Casual Pastry Chef - Cibaria Manly

Manly Beach | Casual | Immediate Start

The Role

As part of the pastry team, you'll be hands-on in preparing and delivering desserts, pastries and sweet creations to a consistently high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and plating desserts, pastries and other sweet items




• Working with Italian flavours alongside modern pastry techniques




• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the pastry section




• Contributing ideas for seasonal desserts and menu development




• Maintaining excellent mise en place, consistency and presentation




• Monitoring product quality, stock levels and preparation requirements




• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment




• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade

The original pastry role also places a strong focus on creativity, recipe development, presentation, stock management and food safety standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a restaurant, hotel or high-quality commercial kitchen




• Has strong pastry, baking and dessert preparation skills




• Brings creativity, precision and excellent attention to detail




• Takes pride in beautiful presentation and consistent execution




• Has a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards




• Can work confidently both independently and as part of a busy team




• Is organised, reliable and calm under pressure




• Has full Australian working rights




• Holds a relevant culinary or pastry qualification, or equivalent industry experience

These requirements reflect the pastry experience, qualifications, creativity and technical knowledge outlined in the original role.

Why Join Us?

As part of Maestro Hospitality, you'll enjoy:

• Casual employment paid in accordance with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award [HIGA], including applicable casual loading and penalty rates




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing and support services




• Staff dining discounts and benefits across Maestro Hospitality venues




• Regular casual shifts and flexibility




• The opportunity to work in one of Manly's standout Italian dining destinations




• Exposure to experienced chefs and quality seasonal produce




• Training and development opportunities




• Genuine opportunities for career progression across a growing hospitality group




• A supportive, professional and passionate kitchen team




• An unbeatable beachfront location in the heart of Manly

If you're passionate about pastry, take pride in your craft and want to be part of an energetic Italian dining team by the beach, we'd love to hear from you.