Casual Pastry Chef | Hotel Centennial

Merivale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive monthly perks

Staff wine pricing

Parental leave

Career development

Leadership training

Wellbeing support

Employee referral program

Job summary

Merivale is seeking a casual Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at Hotel Centennial, Woollahra, Sydney. You will prepare pastries and desserts with seasonal ingredients, delivering care, creativity and precision during busy service.

Work with a passionate team, focus on flavour and technique, and enjoy staff benefits and opportunities for development within a family-owned hospitality group across Australia.

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

• Prepare pastries and desserts with care and precision for service.
• Support pastry team during busy periods and ensure consistent quality.
• Utilise seasonal ingredients and maintain high standards of flavour and technique.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen teammates to deliver on the menu.

Skills

Pastry experience

Dessert execution

Attention to detail

Food safety

Team collaboration

Flexible shifts

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.