Pastry Chef de Partie - Flexible Hours + Staff Meals

RGIT Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium working conditions

Uniform provision

On-the-job training

Daily staff meals

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Cafe Sydney, an icon of Sydney's dining scene, invites a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join our seven-day kitchen operation under Executive Chef Sarahjane Brown and Head Chef Kyle Richards.

You will lead a designated pastry section, craft sophisticated desserts, manage costs, train junior staff, and uphold our high standards of food safety and presentation in a vibrant, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Menu planning, cost estimation, and ordering to support menu development.
• Monitor dish quality throughout preparation and presentation.
• Collaborate with managers and staff to resolve culinary issues.
• Demonstrate refined cooking techniques and guide junior staff.
• Ensure high-level preparation aligned with Cafe Sydney's standards.
• Mentor and develop kitchen team members and maintain hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning: Support crafting sophisticated menus, accurately estimating food and labour costs, and proficiently ordering food supplies.
• Quality Control: Monitoring dish quality throughout all stages of preparation and presentation to maintain impeccable standards.
• Collaborative Engagement: Engaging in discussions about food preparation issues with managers, kitchen staff, and waiting staff.
• Culinary Skills: Demonstrating refined cooking techniques and offering guidance on cooking procedures to junior staff.
• High-Level Preparation: Executing food preparation and cooking that aligns with Cafe Sydney's standards.
• Team Development: Training and mentoring team members, fostering growth within the kitchen brigade.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Adhering to meticulous food storage, preservation, and thawing techniques.
• Cross-Training Opportunities: Gaining versatility through training in various sections of our extensive kitchen environment.

Skills

Menu Planning

Quality Control

Culinary Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Cross-Training

Job description

Cafe Sydney, an icon of Sydney's dining scene, invites a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join our seven-day kitchen operation under Executive Chef Sarahjane Brown and Head Chef Kyle Richards.

You will lead a designated pastry section, craft sophisticated desserts, manage costs, train junior staff, and uphold our high standards of food safety and presentation in a vibrant, inclusive team environment.