Casual Pastry Chef

Pavoni Plus Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual pay under HIGA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff dining discounts

Beachfront location

Job summary

Maestro Hospitality is seeking a Casual Pastry Chef for Cibaria Manly, located beachfront at Manly. You will craft desserts and pastries, bring Italian flavours, and support a busy pastry section with senior kitchen collaboration.

We value creativity, precision and a dedication to quality. This role offers casual shifts, favorable pay under industry awards, and progression within Maestro Hospitality's venues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastry chef in a reputable kitchen.
• Strong pastry, baking and dessert preparation skills.
• Ability to be creative while maintaining consistent high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate desserts, pastries and 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.
• Monitor product quality, stock levels and preparation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen brigade.

Skills

Pastry

Baking

Dessert preparation

Creativity

Attention to detail

Food safety

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Australian working rights

Education

Culinary or pastry qualification

Job description

Casual Pastry Chef - Cibaria Manly

Manly Beach Casual Immediate Start

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.

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.

You'll work closely with the senior kitchen team to ensure the pastry section runs smoothly, while bringing creativity, precision and attention to detail to every service.

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.