Chef De Partie - Bakery | Lead. Create. Laminate.

Black Star Pastry; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sweet employee benefits

Community of like-minded people

Job summary

Black Star Pastry in Sydney is seeking a Chef de Partie – Bakery to lead the day-to-day production of our viennoiserie and laminated dough products. You will bring strong technical knowledge, guide and develop a team of bakers, and ensure the highest quality and consistency across our bakery offerings.

You will champion lamination, fermentation and dough development, while maintaining strict food safety and operational standards, with shifts typically early mornings and seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Senior Baker/Chef de Partie level candidate
• Strong understanding of viennoiserie processes (dough handling, lamination, fermentation and baking)
• Ability to develop products and improve bakery processes
• Experience leading and developing a diverse bakery team
• Excellent on-floor technique and quality control diplomy in fast-paced production

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production of viennoiserie and laminated dough products with focus on consistency and quality
• Provide strong technical knowledge in lamination, fermentation, dough development and viennoiserie production
• Support development and refinement of bakery products, processes, and production methods
• Guide and develop a team of bakers, sharing knowledge and building skills
• Maintain high standards of technique, hygiene, and food safety across bakery operations
• Monitor product quality, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and presentation
• Collaborate with Production Kitchen and Operations to align with store needs
• Prioritise production, manage urgent changes, and make informed decisions
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment and nurture growth of team
• Ensure food safety, WHS and operational standards are met

Skills

Team leadership

Viennoiserie expertise

Lamination techniques

Food safety awareness

Communication skills

Organisation

Decision making

Job description

Great patisserie starts with superstar technique!

At Black Star Pastry, our Bakery is a little different. You won't be producing loaves of bread here. Instead, we're all about viennoiserie, doughs and the craft of lamination - creating the beautiful, buttery, layered products that our stores are known for.

We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie – Bakery to join our Production Kitchen and play an important role in both the day-to-day delivery of our Bakery operation and where we take it next.

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves the technical side of pastry, understands what makes great viennoiserie and wants to keep developing their craft — while also having the confidence and capability to lead, motivate and develop a team of experienced and developing bakers.

What you'll be doing...

You'll be working alongside the CDP and leadership team to ensure our products are consistently produced to the highest standards, while helping our people become better at what they do.

You'll:

• Lead the day-to-day production of our viennoiserie and laminated dough products, ensuring consistency, quality and attention to detail.
• Bring strong technical knowledge of lamination, fermentation, dough development and viennoiserie production to the team.
• Support the development and refinement of Bakery products, processes and production methods.
• Guide and develop a diverse team of experienced and less experienced Bakers, sharing your knowledge and helping others build their technical skills and confidence.
• Set the standard on the floor — demonstrating great technique, strong work practices and a genuine commitment to quality.
• Monitor product quality and identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency and presentation.
• Work closely with the wider Production Kitchen and Operations teams to ensure Bakery production supports the needs of our stores.
• Help manage production priorities and make informed decisions when things don't go to plan.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen environment where people are encouraged to learn, contribute and take pride in their work.
• Support food safety, WHS, hygiene and operational standards across the Bakery.

What we're looking for...

We're looking for someone who has strong technical capability but also knows how to bring people along with them.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Senior Baker / Chef de Partie-level role, particularly within viennoiserie and dough lamination.
• A strong understanding of the technical processes behind quality viennoiserie, including dough handling, lamination, fermentation and baking.
• A genuine interest in developing products and improving the way things are done.
• A full understanding of how Bakery production contributes to the success of our stores - including the importance of quality control, consistency, timing and operational efficiency.
• Good working knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industry.
• The confidence to lead by example and support the development of both experienced and developing Bakers.
• The ability to build effective and constructive relationships — you're a true team player.
• Clear, professional and concise communication skills.
• Exceptional organisation and the ability to stay on top of competing production priorities.
• Good judgement and the confidence to make informed decisions.The ability to adapt and remain flexible as business needs and production demands change.

This is a Full-Time opportunity suited to a Baker with at least 3 years’ experience.

Our shifts are typically 5am - 1pm, and our Production Kitchen operates 7-days/week.

You will have the opportunity to craft our acclaimed pastries, develop your skills and those of your team, and also be rewarded with a competitive salary, sweet employee benefits, and a genuine community of like-minded people equally as passionate about quality products!

Why Black Star Pastry?

We're a business that cares deeply about craft, creativity and people. We're proud of what we make, but we're equally proud of the people behind it.

This is an opportunity to join a team where your technical knowledge will be valued, your ideas can influence what we create next, and you'll have the opportunity to help develop the next generation of Bakers around you.

If you're passionate about viennoiserie, love the technical challenge of lamination and get just as much satisfaction from helping your team grow as you do from producing something beautifully, we'd love to hear from you.

Come make something great with us.

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