Pastry Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIGA Award Rate + Superannuation

Birthday leave

Discounts on F&B and staff rates

Enhanced parental leave

Health days and flexible work options

Lifelong development program

IHG Career Milestones

Transfer of entitlements

Discount retail platform

Job summary

InterContinental Adelaide is seeking a talented pastry professional to join our luxury hotel kitchen. You will lead pastry operations across outlets, deliver creative desserts, and support Banquets and VIP events.

The role requires formal pastry qualifications and experience in high-end hospitality, with the ability to manage production for large-scale functions and maintain exceptional presentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Formal pastry and culinary qualifications are required.
• Experience as Pastry CDP, Senior Pastry CDP, or Junior Sous Chef in quality hotel/restaurants/events.
• Proven ability to manage production for large-volume functions and banquets.
• Organise and manage a pastry operation with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration across kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily pastry offerings across multiple hotel outlets.
• Plan and execute pastry production for large events and VIP functions.
• Coordinate pastry requirements with restaurant, banquets, events and room service.
• Produce high-quality products meeting dietary and allergen needs.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, quality and presentation.

Skills

Pastry CDP/Senior CDP

Food safety & allergens

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Luxury hotel experience

Education

Formal pastry/patisserie/culinary qualifications

Job description

Do you thrive on creativity, precision, and delivering memorable guest experiences? If you're a pastry professional who loves combining artistry with precision and enjoys working in a dynamic luxury hotel environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At InterContinental Adelaide, we're seeking a talented and experienced patissier who takes pride in their craft and enjoys the variety of a diverse luxury hotel operation.

This opportunity is ideal for an accomplished Pastry Chef de Partie, Senior Pastry Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef who is ready to contribute to a high-performing culinary team and help shape the pastry experience across one of Adelaide's leading luxury hotels.

Bring your creativity. Take ownership. Create something exceptional with us at InterContinental Adelaide.

Why Join Us?

As part of one of Adelaide's leading luxury hotels, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Showcase your creativity across restaurants, room service, High Tea, and bespoke guest experiences
• Contribute your ideas to menu development and seasonal offerings
• Build strong relationships across multiple kitchens and outlets, playing a key role in the hotel's culinary offering
• Enjoy the independence of running your section while working alongside a supportive and collaborative culinary brigade
• Grow your career within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand

What You'll Be Creating

In this role, you'll be responsible for daily pastry operations, including:

• Delivering exceptional pastry and dessert offerings across multiple hotel outlets and service periods
• Planning and executing pastry production for large-scale banquets, conferences, events, and VIP functions
• Coordinating pastry requirements with restaurant, banquets, events, and room service teams
• Producing high-quality products that cater to diverse dietary and allergen requirements
• Maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene, quality, and presentation

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines technical skill with genuine passion for the pastry arts.

You'll ideally have:

• Formal pastry, patisserie, or culinary qualifications
• Experience as a Pastry CDP, Senior Pastry CDP, or Junior Sous Chef ideally within a quality hotel, restaurant, resort, or events environment.
• Experience managing production for large-volume functions and banquets
• Proven ability to organise, prioritise, and manage a pastry operation with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple kitchen teams and departments
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and quality assurance
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in presentation
• A collaborative, positive attitude and the ability to perform under pressure
• Previous luxury hotel experience will be highly regarded

You’ll also have the flexibility to support our hotel operation, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Work Rights

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you can expect from us

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s well-being, including:

• HIGA Award Rate + Superannuation
• Paid Birthday leave
• Food & beverage discounts and generous employee accommodation rates worldwide
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Proactive health days and flexible work options.
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our Wellbeing Framework, we are committed to supporting well-being in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.