Dessert Innovator | Pastry Sous Chef Lead

Crown Resorts Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Staff meals on-site

Discounts across Crown venues

Job summary

Crown Resorts Limited in Sydney is seeking a passionate Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry kitchen, drive menu innovation, and ensure desserts meet world-class quality and presentation standards.

You will manage the team, optimize operations, and contribute creative concepts for a premium, high-volume dining environment. A formal patisserie qualification and strong leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or senior pastry role.
• Experience with premium, high-volume, or fine dining pastry operations.
• Strong portfolio showcasing modern pastry techniques and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry kitchen team and foster high performance.
• Create and execute innovative, visually stunning dessert menus.
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation and timing of desserts.
• Maintain stock, labour and prep efficiency with strong operational control.
• Follow health and safety protocols for food and workplace safety.
• Contribute fresh ideas and concepts to elevate the offering.

Skills

Leadership

Creative portfolio

Advanced pastry techniques

Chocolate work

Menu development

Strong communication

Education

Formal Patisserie qualification

Job description

Crown Resorts Limited in Sydney is seeking a passionate Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry kitchen, drive menu innovation, and ensure desserts meet world-class quality and presentation standards.

You will manage the team, optimize operations, and contribute creative concepts for a premium, high-volume dining environment. A formal patisserie qualification and strong leadership are essential for success in this role.