Pastry Chef

La Belle Miette; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Premium ingredients

4-day week option

Central Richmond location

Job summary

La Belle Miette in Melbourne's Richmond kitchen is seeking an experienced pastry chef to contribute to our macaron and chocolate production. You will work with premium ingredients to craft artisanal macarons and chocolates in a collaborative environment.

Join a close-knit team with favorable hours, an option for a 4-day week, and a prime inner-city Richmond location. Working Holiday Visa applicants are welcome, with a path to growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial pastry kitchen is highly regarded.
• Experience with chocolate production valued but not essential.
• Attention to detail, precision, and aesthetic sensibility.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive approach and self-motivated work ethic.

Skills

Commercial pastry kitchen

Chocolate production

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Job description

La Belle Miette, Melbourne's premier destination for macarons, French chocolate bonbons, and French tea, is on the lookout for an experienced pastry chef to contribute to our macaron and chocolate production at our Richmond kitchen. We craft premium, artisanal products, with a presence in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, and a prestigious clientele in the luxury corporate sector.

What We Offer

• Collaborative environment within a small, dedicated team
• Opportunity to work with top-tier ingredients and craft exquisite products
• Favorable work hours, with no early mornings, late nights, or weekends (option to work full-time hours over a 4 day week)
• Central location in Richmond, offering easy access

Key Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in a commercial pastry kitchen is highly regarded
• Experience with chocolate production valued but not essential
• Attention to detail, precision, and aesthetic sensibility
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Proactive approach and self-motivated work ethic

In Summary

• Engage with a close-knit, dedicated team within a dynamic enterprise
• Enjoy a favorable schedule and a prime inner-city location in Richmond

La Belle Miette, translating to "beautiful crumb" or "beautiful small thing," is synonymous with a passion for macarons and French culinary delights. Our expertise lies in crafting small indulgences — macarons, chocolate bonbons, and an extensive selection of teas from Mariage Frères, Paris's premier tea house. Every aspect of our products reflects our commitment to detail and excellence, a principle upheld throughout the customer experience.

About You

• Experienced pastry chef with an interest in macaron and chocolate production
• Eager to learn and grow within the role
• Thrives in a collaborative, tight-knit team environment
• Demonstrates initiative and a positive, can-do attitude
• Potential for advancement into management roles for the right candidate

Working Holiday Visa applicants are welcome. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.