Pastry Chef — Lamination & Viennoiserie Expert

Etymon Projects; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time position based at Café Loulô

Work with an experienced pastry team

Staff discounts across Etymon Projects

Contribute to seasonal products and R

Develop pastry and lamination skills

Career progression as the group grows

Be part of a growing French brand

Job summary

Loulou Production & Lamination, part of Etymon Projects, is seeking a Pastry Chef for Café Loulou in North Sydney. You will produce a range of French pastries and viennoiserie including croissants, laminated pastries, cakes, éclairs, macarons, tarts and more.

This hands-on role requires lamination expertise, high presentation standards, and a strong understanding of pastry production. Shifts may include early mornings, daytime or overnight to support a seven-day operation.

Qualifications

• A pastry or baking qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum two years' experience in pastry production.
• Strong practical experience with lamination and viennoiserie.
• Confident with dough preparation, lamination, shaping, proofing and baking.
• Experience producing cakes, tarts, choux pastry, creams and ganaches.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality and presentation.
• Good organisation and time management to meet daily deadlines.
• Food safety, hygiene and stock management practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce a range of French pastries and patisserie including croissants and laminated items.
• Maintain high presentation standards and follow recipes and processes.
• Collaborate with pastry team on seasonal products and new product development.
• Own daily preparation and ensure consistency across production.
• Support a seven-day production operation with flexible shifts.

Skills

Pastry qualification

Pastry experience

Lamination

Dough preparation

Patisserie variety

Attention to detail

Time management

Food safety

Stock management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Pastry/baking qualification

Job description

Loulou Production & Lamination, part of Etymon Projects, is seeking a Pastry Chef for Café Loulou in North Sydney. You will produce a range of French pastries and viennoiserie including croissants, laminated pastries, cakes, éclairs, macarons, tarts and more.

This hands-on role requires lamination expertise, high presentation standards, and a strong understanding of pastry production. Shifts may include early mornings, daytime or overnight to support a seven-day operation.