Junior Sous Chef - Conference and Events (Pastry Chef)

SkyCity Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals

Subsidised parking & public transport

Discounts across SkyCity Adelaide Ven

Health insurance

Flu vaccinations

Skin checks and other health checks

Employee rewards and recognition

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

SkyCity Adelaide is seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef - Pastry to lead day-to-day pastry production for Conference and Events, supporting pastry needs across the property. This hands-on role has you running production, and stepping up to lead the pastry kitchen when senior chefs are unavailable.

You’ll deliver large-scale pastry outputs for banquets, functions and gala events, including plated desserts, cakes, tarts and buffets.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in patisserie, baking or commercial cookery.
• Experience leading pastry production in high-volume settings.
• Proven ability to coach junior pastry staff and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day pastry production for Conference and Events.
• Run production and work with the team to deliver large-scale outputs.
• Produce plated desserts, cakes, tarts and buffet displays for events.
• Interpret event orders to build production plans and scale recipes; manage batch production and portioning.
• Coach junior chefs on technique, presentation, and hygiene.

Skills

High-volume pastry

Leadership

Plated desserts

Food safety

Dietary restrictions

Education

Patisserie qualification

Job description

SkyCity is now looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef - Pastry to join our Conference and Events kitchen team!

About The Opportunity

Lead day to day pastry production for Conference and Events while supporting pastry needs across the property. This hands on role has you running production, working alongside the team, and stepping up to lead the pastry kitchen when senior chefs are unavailable - ideal for an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie or Senior Pastry Chef de Partie ready to grow.

You’ll deliver large scale pastry output for banquets, functions and gala events, often serving several hundred guests. This includes creating plated desserts, individual items, cakes, tarts, slices, petit fours and buffet displays. You’ll interpret event orders to build accurate production plans, manage recipe scaling, batch production and portion control, and maintain shelf life, yield and wastage through effective storage, rotation and distribution.

The role also includes allocating tasks, conducting quality checks before service, and coaching junior chefs on technique and presentation.

About You

You’ll bring a recognised qualification in patisserie, baking or commercial cookery, backed by solid pastry experience at Pastry CDP, Senior Pastry CDP or Junior Sous level. You thrive in high volume production, delivering consistent quality across large batches and crafting polished plated desserts for events. Your technical range spans chocolate tempering, choux, shortcrust, puff and laminated pastry, mousses, creams, custards, gels, set and frozen desserts, cake assembly and decoration, plus foundational bread or Viennoiserie. You’re confident producing gluten free, dairy free and vegan items, experienced in guiding junior chefs, and strong on food safety, allergen control and hygiene. Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is essential to support event operations.

What's in it for you?

Besides working with great people and getting firsthand experience of SkyCity's newest entertainment offerings, you will also be rewarded with a range of employee benefits including;

• Free employee meals available at our employee restaurant
• Subsidised car parking and public transport tickets.
• Discounts available across SkyCity Adelaide venues.
• Discount health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skin checks and other health checks.
• Employee reward and recognition programs.
• Fantastic career and professional development opportunities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At SkyCity, our career opportunities are as diverse as our workforce. We don't just embrace differences; we value and support them. Our hiring is centred on capability and performance, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, origin, age, educational background, disability, or religious beliefs. We're here to empower you to shine. Our willingness to adapt ensures you can chart your path with us! Join us at SkyCity and be extraordinary by being you.