Pastry Chef de Partie, MCG

UNAVAILABLE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Discounted meals on-site

Grow career within a global org

World-class events exposure

Competitive salary

Job summary

Delaware North Australia is hiring a Pastry Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you'll deliver high-end pastry offerings across multiple restaurants, corporate dining and events in a fast-paced venue.

The role requires pastry kitchen experience, relevant qualifications, leadership of casual staff, strong food-safety standards and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of working in a commercial pastry kitchen environment.
• Relevant pastry/culinary qualifications.
• A passion for food and creative flair.
• Experience with stock control.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Thrive working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day pastry kitchen operation across event and non-event day catering.
• Cook and prepare high quality pastry menu items including buffet, events, plated desserts & retail
• Demonstrating leadership to a team of casual chefs, cooks and kitchen attendants
• Maintain a clean and professional work space
• Maintaining food safety standards during high volume food preparation
• Support with control of the department budget and food costs
• Combining with other F&B arms to provide first-class dining to all customers

Skills

Pastry kitchen

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Education

Relevant pastry/culinary qualifications

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is hiring a Pastry Chef de Partie to join our dynamic culinary team at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-end food offerings across multiple restaurants, corporate dining, and events. We're looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll:

• Have laundered uniforms, including chefs’ jackets and aprons, provided each day


• Enjoy discounted meals on-site during your shift


• Be part of world-class events in a unique atmosphere


• Access opportunities to grow your career within a global organisation


• Receive a competitive salary along with recognition for your contributions

What you will do?

• Support the day-to-day pastry kitchen operation across event and non-event day catering


• Cook and prepare high quality pastry menu items including buffet, events, plated desserts & retail


• Demonstrating leadership to a team of casual chefs, cooks and kitchen attendants


• Maintain a clean and professional work space


• Maintaining food safety standards during high volume food preparation


• Support with control of the department budget and food costs


• Combining with other F&B arms to provide first-class dining to all customers

More about you

• Sound knowledge of working in a commercial pastry kitchen environment


• Relevant pastry/culinary qualifications


• A passion for food and creative flair


• Experience with stock control


• Excellent communication skills at all levels


• Thrive working in a team environment

Remuneration on offer: $75K - $85K + superannuation.

Who we are

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) stands as Australia’s most iconic sporting venue and the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, with capacity for over 100,000 fans. Renowned for hosting blockbuster AFL clashes, international cricket, and major entertainment events, the MCG is also a premier destination for concerts, special occasions, and non-event-day functions. Beyond the action on the field, Delaware North offers a variety of retail food and beverage options, premium hospitality, and multipurpose spaces for corporate and private events. A true cultural landmark, the MCG delivers unforgettable experiences at the heart of Melbourne’s sporting and entertainment scene.