Casual Pastry Chef | Hotel Centennial

Merivale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive monthly perks

Staff wine discounts

Paid parental leave

Unlimited career growth

Merivale Academy training

Professional accreditation support

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Merivale is seeking a casual Pastry Chef to join Hotel Centennial's passionate kitchen team. You will prepare desserts and pastry items with care and precision, working alongside talented chefs in a venue known for quality ingredients and seasonal menus.

We value dedication, detail, and flexibility to cover casual shifts across trading hours, with opportunities to develop skills through Merivale Academy and staff programs.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry experience in a quality restaurant, hotel or dedicated pastry kitchen.
• A love of beautifully executed desserts and an eye for detail.
• Confidence managing preparation and delivering consistent results during busy service.
• Strong organisation, communication and food safety practices.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for learning new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pastry preparation and dessert service with care and precision.
• Work alongside the kitchen team to maintain high quality standards.
• Ensure food safety practices are followed during service.
• Adapt to busy periods with a calm and professional approach.

Job description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

The Venue

Hotel Centennial is a Woollahra institution, perfectly positioned opposite Centennial Parklands.

Relaxed and elegant, its interiors feature an artfully curated mix of furniture and antiques. Executive Chef Ben Greeno’s love of local produce shines through a Mediterranean-influenced menu built around simple, beautifully executed dishes. It’s the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication, old and new, with a dash of the unexpected.

The Role

We’re looking for a casual Pastry Chef to join the passionate team at Hotel Centennial.

Working alongside talented chefs, you’ll bring care, creativity and precision to pastry preparation and dessert service. This is a great opportunity to work with quality seasonal ingredients in a kitchen that values flavour, technique and the finer details.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous pastry experience in a quality restaurant, hotel or dedicated pastry kitchen.
• A love of beautifully executed desserts and an eye for detail.
• Confidence managing preparation and delivering consistent results during busy service.
• Strong organisation, communication and food safety practices.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for learning new techniques.
• Flexibility to work casual shifts across the venue’s trading hours.

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits

• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
• Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
• Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
• Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience,F&B.
• Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
• Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.