Head Pastry Chef - Scale Production & Lead Growth

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

Job description

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.