Casual Pastry Chef de Partie

Ormeggio at the Spit; Mosman; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hourly pay

Penalties

Superannuation

Career development

Creative dessert program

Job summary

Ormeggio at The Spit in Mosman is seeking an experienced Casual Pastry Chef de Partie to join our waterfront restaurant. You will craft and plate exquisite desserts with precision and present them to guests, introducing dishes tableside to elevate the dining experience.

You will work alongside a passionate kitchen team, bring ideas for seasonal desserts, and help train junior staff while maintaining high standards of quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in commercial kitchens with pastry experience.
• Strong technical skills and a keen eye for presentation.
• Clear English communication and guest interaction confidence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team during busy services.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate high-quality desserts, pastries and other sweet creations with consistency and attention to detail.
• Manage your section during preparation and service, coordinating with the wider kitchen team.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal desserts, flavour combinations and presentation.
• Confidently introduce and finish selected desserts tableside.
• Support the training and development of junior team members.
• Monitor stock levels, ingredient quality and ordering requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised section and follow food safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Two years’ experience in commercialk

Strong technical skills

Creativity

Clear English communication

Education

Certificate in commercial cookery/patisserie

Job description

Casual Pastry Chef de Partie | Ormeggio at The Spit

Create desserts worth talking about—and introduce them yourself.

Ormeggio at The Spit is looking for an experienced Casual Pastry Chef de Partie to join our team at our waterfront restaurant in Mosman.

This is an opportunity to combine precision, creativity and guest interaction. Alongside preparing beautifully crafted desserts, you’ll bring the experience to the table, introducing dishes and adding finishing touches in front of our guests.

The role

• Prepare and plate high-quality desserts, pastries and other sweet creations with consistency and attention to detail.
• Manage your section during preparation and service, coordinating with the wider kitchen team.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal desserts, flavour combinations and presentation.
• Confidently introduce and finish selected desserts tableside.
• Support the training and development of junior team members.
• Monitor stock levels, ingredient quality and ordering requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised section and follow food safety and hygiene procedures.

What you’ll bring

• At least two years’ experience in commercial kitchens, with demonstrated pastry experience.
• A relevant qualification in commercial cookery, patisserie, baking or a related discipline.
• Strong technical skills, creativity and a keen eye for presentation.
• Clear English communication skills and confidence speaking with guests.
• The ability to work independently and contribute to a team during busy services.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe equipment use.
• Availability for casual shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

What we offer

• The opportunity to develop your pastry skills in a quality-focused restaurant.
• A creative role with a distinctive tableside service element.
• Opportunities for career development within Maestro Hospitality.
• Casual hourly pay, plus applicable penalties and superannuation.