Chief Pastry & Bread Lead – Artisan Bakery Mastery

seek.com.au

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Job summary

seek.com.au's premium artisan bakery in Sydney seeks an exceptional Executive Head Pastry Chef to oversee the entire production operation. The role leads a talented team and drives premium patisserie and bread programs with top quality, consistency, and safety across all products.

This senior leader will own product development and seasonal menus while partnering with ownership to grow the bakery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Proven experience as Head Pastry Chef or Executive Pastry Chef.
Exceptional pastry and patisserie skills.
Strong knowledge of artisan bread and sourdough production.
Experience overseeing a commercial bakery operation.
Excellent leadership and staff management abilities.

Responsibilities

Oversee all pastry, bread and bakery production.
Lead, train and manage pastry chefs, bakers and production staff.
Maintain exceptional standards across croissants, Danish pastries, cakes, desserts and specialty baked goods.
Supervise artisan bread production, including sourdough, baguettes, focaccia and specialty breads.
Develop new products, signature recipes and seasonal ranges.
Manage production schedules, food costs, labour and stock control.
Ensure quality, consistency and efficiency across all departments.
Work closely with ownership to grow and develop the bakery.
Maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards.