Executive Bakery & Pastry Chef for SB

Mygration Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Product discounts

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd is seeking an Executive Bakery & Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery program at a Brisbane site. The role requires strong culinary leadership, menu development, team mentoring, and a commitment to quality, safety, and guest experience.

You will oversee all pastry operations on-site, manage staffing and training, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a culture of culinary excellence and financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry & baking leadership with a track record of culinary excellence and menu innovation.
• Strong hands-on leadership with ability to mentor 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry and bakery operations on-site, guiding the pastry team to deliver high-quality products.
• Develop menus and drive innovation across the pastry and bakery program.
• Oversee staffing, training, and performance management for the pastry team.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, HACCP, GMP, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with culinary, procurement, and operations to optimise costs and processes.

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