Head Chef | Pastry & Production | $120K

Hospoworld Jobadder; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rollers Bakehouse is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead our production kitchen and guide a growing pastry team. You will own menu planning, production oversight, and quality across laminated doughs, viennoiserie and premium pastries, ensuring consistency and scalability across multiple locations.

You will drive systems, training and development, while partnering with operations to support new store openings and seasonal launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar high‑volume kitchen role.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Proven track record leading kitchen teams and managing production.
• Solid understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry production, planning and workflow across the production kitchen and stores.
• Train, develop and onboard pastry team members to maintain high standards.
• Develop innovative, seasonal recipes that elevate the Rollers brand.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, costs and supplier relationships to meet targets.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety and WHS compliance across the kitchen.
• Collaborate with Venue Manager on KPIs and store openings.

Skills

Laminated doughs

Viennoiserie

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control & presentation

Food cost control

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

First Aid Certificate

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Head Chef | Pastry & Production | $120k

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Job Description

You’ll oversee a varied production model, with some products prepared centrally before being proved and baked fresh in-store, while others are baked in the production kitchen and distributed across the portfolio.
With additional Sydney locations already planned, you’ll join at the perfect time to establish the systems, standards and team that will support the next stage of growth.
This isn’t a traditional plated‑dessert role. The focus is on laminated doughs, premium baked goods, production planning and scaling recipes without compromising quality. Beyond leading the central production kitchen, you’ll spend time across the growing store portfolio: training teams, supporting product launches and ensuring every pastry is proved, baked, finished and presented to the same exceptional standard.
What you’ll lead
You’ll oversee a small team of pastry chefs initially, with the opportunity to build the department as the store network expands.
Your role will include:

• Leading daily pastry production, planning and workflow
• Managing quality, consistency, yields and output across approximately 12 core products
• Scaling recipes effectively for larger production volumes
• Overseeing laminated doughs, viennoiserie and seasonal pastry ranges
• Preparing products for central baking or proving and finishing in-store
• Building clear systems, recipes and production standards
• Training, developing and onboarding pastry team members
• Visiting stores to review baking, finishing, garnishing and presentation
• Supporting new store openings and new product launches
• Contributing ideas to seasonal ranges and future product development

About you
You’re an experienced pastry leader who understands that exceptional quality at scale requires more than technical skill. It takes planning, structure, training and relentless consistency.
You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong knowledge of laminated doughs and viennoiserie
• Experience within a bakery or high-volume pastry production environment
• Confidence scaling recipes and planning production across multiple locations
• Strong people leadership and the ability to build an engaged, accountable team
• A sharp eye for quality, presentation and product consistency
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach to growing operations

At Rollers, we’re redefining what a modern bakery can be fresh, inventive, and always on the pulse of what our community craves. With a strong focus on creativity, quality, and team culture, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Head Pastry Chef to lead our bakery team and continue evolving our brand’s reputation for excellence.

About the Role

As Head Pastry Chef, you’ll take full ownership of our baking operations, from innovative menu planning and production oversight to kitchen management and team leadership. Your main focus is to craft exceptional products, drive operational efficiency, and inspire a team of pastry professionals while aligning with our sales and production goals.

This is a hands‑on, leadership‑focused position for a chef with both technical excellence and strong business acumen. You’ll be central to evolving our product offerings, streamlining operations, and creating a high-performing, motivated team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative, seasonal recipes that align with and elevate the Rollers brand.
• Collaborate with the Venue Manager to achieve sales, wage, and production KPIs.
• Oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high standards of product quality and presentation.
• Supervise and mentor the pastry team, ensuring consistency and excellence in every bake.
• Collaborated with the marketing team to align new flavour launches with the marketing calendar, seasonal activations, monthly specials, and key event dates.
• Lead R&D, including product testing and technique development in line with industry trends.

Operational Leadership

• Manage ordering, inventory, and supplier relationships with a focus on quality and seasonality.
• Maintain food costs within financial targets while ensuring product integrity.
• Work closely with the Venue Manager to implement cost‑effective strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure recipe costing and profitability monitoring is conducted regularly.

People & Culture

• Recruit, train, and manage a team aligned with Rollers’ values and production needs.
• Build weekly rosters based on business demands and labour budgets.
• Provide performance feedback, lead regular training, and drive staff development.
• Conduct staff reviews and promote team engagement through clear communication and leadership.

Workplace Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with WHS standards and implement safety protocols.
• Support the rollout and ongoing management of a Food Safety System.
• Conduct regular safety checks and respond effectively to incidents or risks.
• Promote a safe, proactive kitchen environment and track safety KPIs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role or high‑volume kitchen environment.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven track record of leading kitchen teams and managing production.
• Solid understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
• NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (FSS).
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS regulations and best practices.
• Creativity, passion for pastry, and a drive to innovate

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