Pastry Chef

Salter Brothers Hospitality; Grandchester; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team accommodation

Discounts across luxury properties

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Salter Brothers Hospitality is seeking a Pastry Chef for Spicers Hidden Vale in Grandchester, QLD. You will lead the dessert, pastry and bakery offerings, creating high-quality items and contributing to seasonal menus. Team accommodation is provided, with opportunities to grow within a 20+ property group.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure exceptional guest experiences while maintaining rigorous hygiene and presentation standards across events and dining services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a trade qualification as a Chef or Pastry Chef.
• Experience producing high-quality pastries, desserts, breads and cakes with attention to detail.
• Strong pastry techniques and presentation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional dessert, pastry and baked offerings for guest dining experiences.
• Prepare and present pastries, desserts, breads, cakes and specialty items to high standards.
• Own the pastry section, ensure efficient prep, production and service.
• Assist with seasonal dessert menus and bespoke pastry items for events.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety to company and regulatory standards.
• Support culinary offerings across the property including events and functions.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in training junior chefs and fostering a professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Dessert pastry expertise

Food hygiene standards

Stock control

Menu development

Team training

Education

Trade-qualified Chef or Pastry Chef

Job description

Salter Brothers Hospitality – Grandchester QLD

Spicers Hidden Vale has an exciting new opportunity for a Pastry Chef to join our culinary team.

With team accommodation available, this is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking to develop their career in a unique regional destination while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle.

As a member of our Salter Brothers Hospitality team, you'll play a key role in creating meaningful experiences for both our guests and teammates through thoughtful service, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About Homage Restaurant

Set on 12,000 acres, just one hour from Brisbane and upon some of the most fertile farming soil in the Southern Hemisphere, Homage Restaurant has a real sense of place. With offerings from an outdoor coal pit, smokehouse, wood-fire and rotisserie. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do - including sustainability of our people.

We have an 89-bed market garden, fermentation room, orchard, bee hives and free range farm onsite, meaning that much of the produce is from Spicers Hidden Vale itself and anything that’s not, is collected directly from nearby farms. It's the small things, like ‘family meal time’ before service, having the opportunity to work outside in the garden and interacting with our guests that make the difference.

The role and key duties

Contribute to delivering exceptional dessert, pastry, and baked offerings that enhance the overall guest dining experience.

Prepare and present a range of pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, and specialty items to consistently high standards.

Take ownership of the pastry section, ensuring efficient preparation, production, and service while maintaining quality and consistency.

Assist with the creation and execution of seasonal dessert menus, special event offerings, and bespoke pastry items.

Maintain high standards of food presentation, hygiene, and food safety in line with company and legislative requirements.

Support the delivery of all culinary offerings across the property, including restaurant service, conferences, weddings, functions, and special events.

Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen brigade to ensure smooth operations and outstanding guest experiences.

Assist in training and supporting junior chefs, fostering a positive and professional kitchen culture.

Essential criteria required to be considered

• Trade-qualified Chef or Pastry Chef (essential).
• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef within a quality hospitality, hotel, restaurant, or bakery environment.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and baked goods with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques, presentation standards, and dessert production.
• Ability to effectively manage the pastry section, including preparation, stock control, and service requirements.
• Passion for creativity, innovation, and delivering memorable guest experiences through exceptional pastry offerings.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment, adhering to all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

• Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;
• Friends and family discounts;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;
• Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).