Executive Bakery & Pastry Chef

Mygration Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role in Brisbane

Safe kitchen environment

Career development

Product discounts

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an accomplished Executive Bakery & Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery program on-site at our Darra operation.

You will drive culinary excellence, mentor a diverse pastry team, oversee menu development, costing, and quality and safety standards, including HACCP and GMP, while partnering with procurement and operations.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry & baking leadership with culinary excellence and menu innovation.
• Experience in menu planning, costing, and cross-functional collaboration with culinary, procurement, and operations.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and relevant food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Team Management
• Menu Development & Innovation
• Operations & Process Improvement
• Quality & Food Safety
• Strategic & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Compliance & Audits

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Operations improvement

Quality & food safety

Strategic collaboration

Compliance & audits

HACCP

GMP

Team mentoring

Communication and problem solving

Job description

Location: Darra, QLD, 4076
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Executive Bakery & Pastry Chef
Salary Range: $150,000 + superannuation
Job Closure date: 30 days

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead and elevate the pastry & bakery program at their Brisbane site. This role combines culinary leadership, menu innovation, team development, and a commitment to exceptional quality, safety, and guest outcomes.

Role Overview

As Head Chef, you will oversee all pastry & bakery operations on-site, guiding the pastry team from the kitchen floor, ensuring superior product quality, precise staffing, ongoing training, and continuous improvement. You’ll foster a culture of culinary excellence, accountability, and financial discipline across the Brisbane pastry & bakery operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Team Management
• Menu Development & Innovation
• Operations & Process Improvement
• Quality & Food Safety
• Strategic & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Compliance & Audits

Organisational Expectations

• Uphold company policies, promote a positive, development-focused kitchen environment; maintain a quality-driven agenda across the pastry & bakery team; participate in annual performance discussions.
• Proactively identify risks, maintain zero-hault safety practices, report hazards promptly, and drive safety improvements.

They are looking for:

• Proven pastry & baking leadership with a track record of culinary excellence and menu innovation
• Strong hands-on leadership style with the ability to mentor and develop a diverse pastry & bakery team
• Experience in menu planning, costing, and cross-functional collaboration with culinary, procurement, and operations
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and relevant food safety standards
• Commitment to quality, presentation, and consistency in every pastry item
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused approach with a passion for elevating dessert and pastry experiences

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Leadership role within a growing Brisbane culinary operation
• Collaborative, safety-focused kitchen environment
• Career development and ongoing training
• Employee benefits and product discounts