Pastry Chef

Mygration Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Sydney's Alexandria area is seeking a Pastry Chef for a permanent full-time role with an immediate start. Design, lead and execute the daily pastry and viennoiserie program, aligning with the bakery’s artisanal philosophy and seasonal inspirations.

You will train staff, manage recipes and inventory, forecast ingredients, and monitor quality. Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and cost efficiency to deliver exceptional products from bench to display.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef in bakery or artisanal cafe.
• Passion for traditional baking methods and pastry arts.
• Proven leadership in training and motivating a small team.
• Strong organisational and cost-management skills.
• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the daily pastry and viennoiserie menu.
• Train and guide kitchen staff to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Forecast ingredients, manage inventory, and order supplies.
• Perform quality checks from dough fermentation to final bake.
• Lead health and safety compliance and staff training.

Skills

Pastry Expertise

Leadership

Cost Management

Communication

Food Safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Location: Alexandria, NSW, 2015 Full-Time: Immediate start Job Title: Pastry Chef Salary range: $79,500 - $85,000 Job Closure date: 30 days About the Role This is not just a kitchen position; it is a central role in sustaining a beloved local institution.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Product Creation & Kitchen Leadership

• Design, develop, and execute the daily pastry and viennoiserie menu, ensuring alignment with the bakery’s artisanal philosophy and seasonal inspirations.
• Demonstrate and uphold traditional baking techniques, providing hands‑on training and guidance to kitchen staff to ensure consistency and excellence in all products, from laminated croissants to naturally leavened breads.
• Oversee all stages of food preparation, presentation, and preservation, implementing best practices for maintaining peak quality and flavour from the bench to the display case.

Operations & Quality Assurance

• Manage comprehensive kitchen operations including precise ingredient forecasting, inventory control, and strategic ordering of high‑quality food supplies.
• Conduct rigorous quality control checks at all critical points, from dough fermentation to final bake, ensuring every item meets the bakery’s exacting standards.
• Analyse food and labour costs in collaboration with management to develop efficient production schedules that support business objectives without compromising craftsmanship.

Team & Compliance Management

• Participate in the selection and hands‑on training of new kitchen staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, respect, and inclusion.
• Serve as the kitchen’s authority on health and safety, rigorously explaining and enforcing all hygiene and food safety regulations to maintain an impeccable standard.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven 1-2 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably within a bakery, artisanal café, or similar fast‑paced environment focused on scratch‑made production.
• A genuine passion for and deep knowledge of traditional baking methods, ingredient functionality, and pastry arts.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in training, mentoring, and motivating a small team within a collaborative setting.
• Strong organisational and financial skills, with the aptitude to manage kitchen inventories, conduct yield tests, and contribute to cost management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to discuss production processes, challenges, and ideas effectively with managers and team members.
• An unwavering commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and upholding the highest standards of quality.
• A proactive, creative, and resilient attitude, aligned with a workplace that values diversity and teamwork.

What Next?

If you are passionate about traditional baking and thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment, we would love to hear from you! Please note: We are acting as the recruitment agent on behalf of our client, and the employer’s identity will be disclosed upon application.