Pastry Demi CDP - CDP | Hinchcliff House

House Made Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual weekend penalties

Job summary

Hinchcliff House Pastry Chef role at Hinchcliff House | Sydney CBD | Casual. Join a vibrant pastry team serving three venues and develop your craft under a calm, skilled leadership in a bustling kitchen.

Working with Head Pastry Chef Swapnadeep Das and chefs Andrea Sonnante and Alex Wong, you’ll contribute to prep and final presentation of desserts, while refining techniques in an Italian-inspired pastry program.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry experience at Demi CDP or CDP level.
• A genuine passion for pastry, precision and beautifully executed desserts.
• Eagerness to learn new techniques and continually refine your skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• A positive attitude and a genuine appreciation for teamwork.
• Someone who takes ownership of their work, welcomes guidance and enjoys being challenged.
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day roster, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• From preparation through to final presentation, help deliver consistently beautiful desserts and pastries across the venues.
• Work alongside and learn from Head Pastry Chef Swapnadeep Das and other accomplished chefs including Andrea Sonnante and Alex Wong.
• Develop technical skills and confidence in a fast-paced pastry kitchen.

Skills

Pastry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Pastry Demi CDP - CDP | Hinchcliff House

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Description

Hinchcliff House Pastry Chef | Demi CDP – CDP

Hinchcliff House | Sydney CBD | Casual

Beautiful pastry. Incredible chefs. A bustling kitchen.

We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Pastry Chef (Demi CDP – CDP level) to join the team at Hinchcliff House, part of House Made Hospitality.

Home to Grana, Lana and Grana Privato, Hinchcliff House is a vibrant, bustling hospitality destination with Italian cuisine at its heart. Our pastry kitchen caters to all three venues, offering plenty of variety, a fast-paced environment and the opportunity to develop your craft alongside some incredibly talented chefs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who appreciates the finesse and precision of pastry, loves learning new techniques and thrives in a positive, energetic kitchen environment.

About the Role

Working alongside our talented Head Pastry Chef, Swapnadeep Das, a highly skilled, experienced and exceptionally calm leader, you'll be part of a pastry team that takes genuine pride in its craft.

You'll also have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from accomplished chefs including Andrea Sonnante and Alex Wong, gaining exposure to different techniques, styles and approaches to Italian-inspired cuisine.

From preparation through to final presentation, you'll help deliver consistently beautiful desserts and pastries across the venues, developing your technical skills and confidence along the way.

What We're Looking For

• Previous pastry experience at Demi CDP or CDP level.
• A genuine passion for pastry, precision and beautifully executed desserts.
• An eagerness to learn new techniques and continually refine your skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• A positive attitude and a genuine appreciation for teamwork.
• Someone who takes ownership of their work, welcomes guidance and enjoys being challenged.
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day roster, including weekends.

Why Join House Made?

At House Made Hospitality, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We're a growing hospitality group that values people who take pride in their work, support one another and are always looking for ways to improve.

Our values are simple:

• There for Others – We support each other and work as one team.
• Takes Personal Responsibility – We take ownership and pride in our work.
• Is a Good Person – We treat people with kindness, honesty and respect.
• Drives to Improve – We're always learning, evolving and finding ways to get better.
• Brings Positive Energy – We make the kitchen a place people enjoy coming to work.

What You'll Love

• Casual position with attractive weekend penalty rates.
• Working across the pastry offering for three distinctive venues within Hinchcliff House.
• Learning from talented chefs who genuinely care about developing their teams.
• Exposure to new techniques, flavours and Italian-inspired pastry.
• A fun, supportive and energetic kitchen culture, led by a calm and highly skilled Head Pastry Chef.
• A busy, high-volume environment where you'll continually develop your skills.
• Opportunities to learn, grow and progress within House Made Hospitality.

Company Overview

House Made Hospitality is a Sydney-based group behind 12 venues, known for thoughtful service and vibrant, welcoming spaces. We’re built on care, collaboration, and a drive to grow — with real opportunities, great perks, and a team that shows up for each other.