Pastry Chef - Loulou Production & Lamination

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

Pastry Chef - Loulou Production & Lamination

The Opportunity

Join the pastry team at Loulou, part of Etymon Projects, and be part of our French inspired pastry and viennoiserie offering.

Based at Café Loulou in North Sydney and reporting to the Head of Pastry, you will be responsible for producing a range of French pastries and patisserie including croissants, laminated pastries, cakes, éclairs, macarons, tarts and more.

This is a hands on production role suited to a pastry chef who enjoys working with quality ingredients, takes pride in consistency and has a strong understanding of pastry production and lamination.

You will take ownership of your daily preparation, follow recipes and production processes accurately, maintain high presentation standards and work closely with the pastry team on seasonal products and new product development.

Our production kitchen operates seven days a week, with shifts that may include early mornings, daytime or overnight work depending on production requirements.

The Skills You Bring

• 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, ganaches and other patisserie
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality, consistency and presentation
• Good organisation and time management, with the ability to work to daily production deadlines
• Strong food safety, hygiene and stock management practices
• A positive attitude and willingness to support and learn from the wider pastry team
• Flexibility to work across a seven day production operation

Experience in a pastry shop, boulangerie or dedicated production kitchen will be highly regarded.

The Perks

• Full time position based at Café Loulou in North Sydney
• Work alongside an experienced and passionate pastry team
• Staff discounts across all Etymon Projects venues
• Opportunities to contribute to seasonal products and new product development
• Develop your pastry and lamination skills under the guidance of the Head of Pastry
• Opportunities for career progression as the group continues to grow
• Be part of a growing French hospitality brand with exciting plans ahead

The Company

Etymon Projects creates, curates and manages hospitality, lifestyle and leisure businesses across Australia and abroad.

We work with people who share our values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Passion, and who want to be part of a dynamic hospitality group with a people first culture.

If you are passionate about pastry, love working with dough and viennoiserie, and take pride in producing beautiful products consistently, we'd love to hear from you.