Casual Pastry Chef

a'Mare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual wages under HIGA

Employee Assistance Program

Staff dining discounts

Flexible shifts

Premium Italian dining

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive kitchen team

Job summary

Maestro Hospitality is seeking an experienced Casual Pastry Chef for Crown Sydney's Italian dining precinct. You will join a collaborative pastry team, crafting desserts and pastries with Italian influences and modern techniques.

The role offers casual shifts, development opportunities and a strong focus on quality and presentation. Applicants should have pastry chef experience in quality kitchens, strong dessert skills, and pride in presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef in a restaurant, hotel or high-quality kitchen.
• Strong pastry, baking and dessert preparation skills.
• Creativity, precision and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate desserts, pastries and sweet items to a high standard.
• Work with traditional Italian flavours and modern techniques.
• Support day-to-day operation of the pastry section.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal desserts and menu development.
• Maintain mise en place, presentation and consistency.
• Monitor stock, prep needs and quality control.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and collaborate with the brigade.

Skills

Pastry experience

Dessert preparation

Food safety

Presentation

Teamwork

Independent work

Australian working rights

Education

Culinary/pastry qualification

Job description

Casual Pastry Chef – Italian Dining Precinct

Crown Sydney, Barangaroo | Casual | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about pastry, Italian flavours and creating desserts that people remember?

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Casual Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team within our Italian dining precinct at Crown Sydney.

Bringing together refined dining, vibrant hospitality and a genuine love of Italian food and culture, our precinct is an exciting place to work for chefs who care about quality, creativity and delivering memorable dining experiences.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs, use quality ingredients and be part of a professional kitchen team with high standards and a strong focus on development.

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 contributing creativity, attention to detail and a genuine passion for your craft.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and plating desserts, pastries and other sweet items
• Working with both traditional Italian flavours and modern techniques
• Supporting the day‑to‑day operation of the pastry section
• Contributing ideas for seasonal desserts and menu development
• Maintaining excellent mise en place, presentation and consistency
• 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 role also places a strong focus on creativity, recipe development, presentation, stock management and maintaining high 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 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 build on the experience, qualification, creativity and pastry knowledge outlined in the original advertisement.

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 within a premium Italian dining environment
• 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

If you’re passionate about pastry, take pride in your craft and want to be part of an ambitious Italian dining precinct, we’d love to hear from you.