Pastry Chef de Partie Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

Lancemore Hotel Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park’s Joseph's Restaurant seeks a capable Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry section, owning the dessert and pastry offering in a heritage setting.

Working with the Executive and Sous Chefs, you will design desserts, develop the menu, and bring seasonal, produce-driven ideas to menu changes, while training junior team members and maintaining high standards of safety and presentation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Patisserie, Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Strong technical skills across desserts, chocolate, sugar work and laminated doughs.
• Experience in a quality à la carte restaurant environment.
• Creative with seasonal produce and menu development.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry section and deliver high-quality desserts for Joseph's Restaurant.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to design and develop desserts for the menu.
• Bring seasonal ideas to menu changes.
• Prepare petits fours, breads and other pastry elements for service.
• Manage pastry ordering, stock rotation and waste to support food costs.
• Train and guide junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety.
• Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Plated desserts

Chocolate

Sugar work

Laminated doughs

Baking

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Patisserie, Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Lead the Pastry Section at Joseph's, Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

Join our talented kitchen team as a full-time Pastry Chef de Partie at Joseph's Restaurant, taking ownership of the dessert and pastry offering in one of Werribee's most distinctive heritage settings.

As part of the Lancemore Hotel Group, you will work alongside an experienced culinary team, bringing creativity and precision to every dessert that leaves the Joseph's pass.

About The Role

Working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will run the pastry section in Joseph's day to day and play a key creative role in shaping our dessert menu. You will:

• Take ownership of the pastry section and deliver consistently high-quality desserts for Joseph's Restaurant
• Work together with the Executive Chef to design and develop desserts for the Joseph's menu
• Bring seasonal, produce-driven ideas to each menu change
• Prepare petits fours, breads and other pastry elements for restaurant service
• Manage pastry ordering, stock rotation and wastage to support food cost targets
• Support, train and guide junior members of the kitchen team
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety
• Contribute to a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture

About You

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Patisserie, Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, Demi Chef or in a similar pastry role
• Strong technical skills across plated desserts, chocolate, sugar work, laminated doughs and baking
• Experience in a quality à la carte restaurant environment
• A creative eye, a strong understanding of seasonal produce and a desire to contribute to menu development
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen hygiene requirements
• Strong organisation, communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required
• Current Australian working rights

Why Join Lancemore?

You will have the opportunity to take real creative ownership of the pastry section at Joseph's, design desserts alongside the Executive Chef and work within a premium heritage hotel with an experienced and supportive kitchen team.

If you are a passionate pastry chef ready to make a section your own, we would love to hear from you.