Demi Chef - Pastry

1GWUV; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hotel discounts

Mentor program

Career growth

CBD location

Paid birthday day off

Community involvement

Awards recognition

Referral bonus

Job summary

W Melbourne is seeking a pastry-focused cook to assist the Chef de Partie with pastry prep, plating and menu testing. You will maintain mise en place, follow recipes, and ensure consistency during busy services in a luxury hotel kitchen.

Join a talented pastry team at Melbourne's CBD venue, contributing to show-stopping desserts and guest experiences. This on-site role supports career growth within Marriott's luxury portfolio and offers a collaborative, high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for culinary artistry and pastry innovation.
• Background in high-end pastry kitchen preferred.
• Proactive, upbeat demeanor motivates excellence.
• Willing to take on new challenges and grow professionally.
• Patisserie III/IV qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie with pastry prep and plating.
• Maintain mise en place and stock for pastry section.
• Follow recipes and portion controls to ensure consistency.
• Support creation and testing of new menu items.
• Keep workstation clean and organized.
• Work collaboratively in a close-knit kitchen crew.
• Assist in stock control and report shortages.

Skills

Culinary artistry

Pastry background

Proactive attitude

Career growth

Professionalism with creativity

Education

Patisserie III/IV

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number26143037

Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary

Location408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Victo 3000, AustraliaVIEW ON MAP

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Non-Management

Are you excited to cook and create at our multi-award-winning venues?

Come and join Marriott International, the largest hotel network in the world. W Melbourne is one of Marriott's luxury brands, and our mission is to ignite curiosity and expand worlds. Our tribe is diverse and enabled to be the best version of themselves. If this sounds like your next workplace, read the below!

Why Choose W Melbourne?

• Competitive Market Salary & Annual Reviews: benefit from a competitive salary with a salary review every July
• Exclusive Discounts: generous food & beverages at all Marriott-managed hotels + global Marriott room discounts + 600+ local retailers discounts - all to treat yourself and your loved ones.
• Mentor & Buddy Program: we set you up for success with our onboarding program, monthly check-in and development planning.
• Career Growth: global and interstate opportunities with Marriott International, acrossnearly 40 distinct brands in 143+ countries
• Prime Melbourne CBD Location: steps from public transport and parking
• Birthday Perks: enjoy your special day with a paid day off!
• Community Engagement: join W Melbourne’sTake Careinitiatives and make a difference
• Award-Winning Workplace: third-consecutive-year Great Place to Work certified, with celebrated hatted restaurants, bars, and event spaces
• Referral Bonus: bring your friends and work alongside your tribe

About the Hotel - W Melbourne

W Melbourne is the rebel between the streets, sitting in the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the iconic Flinders Lane, the luxury hotel takes its design cues from Australia’s cultural capital and providing the back-lane entrance keys to what’s New/Next in the city. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites peel back the layers and revel in the city’s history. There are four electric and daring bars and restaurants within the hotel, plus over 800 square metres of ultra-modern event space. W Melbourne is set to be the place to see and be seen in.

About Pastry

W Melbourne's pastry team works alongside all our F&B venues and banquet spaces to create show-stopping pastries and desserts for the menus. We’re looking for talent that are passionate about delivering pastries and desserts for events that spark imagination and set minds racing.

A Glance at What You Will Do

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality pastry and dessert dishes in line with hotel standards.
• Deliver consistency in taste, texture, and presentation, no matter how busy the service.
• Ensure all mise en place is completed for service and replenished as required.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and kitchen procedures accurately.
• Support in the creation and testing of new menu items under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workstations, kitchen equipment, and storage areas.
• Play as part of a close-knit kitchen crew.
• Assist in stock control, rotation, and reporting shortages to supervisors.
• Uphold hotel brand standards and contribute to a positive guest experience.

What We Expect of You

• A passion for culinary artistry and a desire to innovate in the pastry kitchen.
• Background in high-end pastry kitchen is advantageous.
• A proactive and upbeat demeanor that inspires excellence.
• Keen to take on new challenges and grow within your career.
• Qualifications in Patisserie III and IV or equivalent are preferred.
• Embody a polished professionalism with an audacious approach to creativity; and a playful individual who is passionate in creating memorable guest experiences.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds.

We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We’re constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.