Pastry Sous Chef

Capella Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant workplace

Complimentary meals

Hotel discounts

Birthday leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Capella Sydney is seeking a proactive pastry professional to assist the Executive Pastry Chef in daily pastry kitchen operations and uphold the hotel’s high standards. You will help plan, organize, and control culinary production and administrative tasks to ensure excellence in quality and service.

We value strong pastry skills, leadership, and a commitment to guest satisfaction within a sophisticated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of culinary skills and techniques.
• Proficient computing skills.
• Valid working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the pastry kitchen operations and uphold Capella Sydney standards.
• Support planning, organization, direction and control of culinary production and admin tasks.
• Oversee production and quality of the signature Afternoon Tea.
• Ensure outlets and banquets are managed efficiently according to concepts and policies.
• Represent the Culinary Department in the Pastry Chef's absence.
• Control food stock by timely inventory monitoring and management.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef to implement training plans for Chefs and maintain records.

Skills

Time Management

Leadership experience

Culinary skills

Computing skills

Australian working rights

Education

Culinary Management

Job description

About Capella Hotels and Resorts

Capella Hotels and Resorts embodies excellence in the craft of hospitality. Our vision is to combine tradition, discovery, individuality, and a twist of the unexpected to create the perfect stay for each guest. Our destinations are designed by renowned architects from around the world. Our restaurants offer authentic flavours imaginatively reinvented. From the Auriga spas to each location’s dedicated and personal guest services, the Capella spirit is holistic, generous, and bespoke.

About Capella Sydney

Nestled in the heart of Sydney, Capella Sydney offers discreet luxury within the golden sandstone walls of a heritage building. An urban oasis where modern elegance meets historical charm, the hotel is home to meticulously curated artworks and interiors that celebrate Australia’s stunning panorama. Located steps from the city’s most iconic landmarks, Capella Sydney is an extraordinary embodiment of crafted hospitality that encapsulates an immersive cultural experience with unparallelled sophistication and style.

Position Summary

Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the pastry kitchen, ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction in line with Capella Sydney’s standards. This role involves supporting the planning, organization, direction, and control of both culinary production and administrative tasks to maintain excellence in quality, consistency, and service.

The Role:

• Ensures and provides flawless, upscale, professional and high-class guest service experiences as a role model and expertise in all kitchen related matters.
• Assists the Pastry Chef to oversees and manages the daily operations of the department and ensures that all team members comply with service standards, departmental policies and operating procedures set by the hotel.
• To be responsible for the production and quality of the signature experience, Afternoon Tea.
• To ensure that all the outlets and banquet is managed efficiently according to the established concept statements and adhere to Company and Hotel Policies & Procedures and Minimum Standards.
• In absence of the Pastry Chef, represent the Culinary Department.
• Ensures to control food stock effectively in all kitchen operation by monitoring and managing inventory on a timely basis.
• Coordinates with the Executive Chef to implement training plans for Chefs to maximize productivity and that all training records are updated and recorded correctly.

Talent Profile:

• Tertiary education in Culinary Management is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in similar role.
• Time Management and previous leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of culinary skills and techniques.
• Competent computing skills (e.g. Microsoft word).
• Valid working rights in Australia.

Working with Capella Sydney

• Join a vibrant and nurturing workplace.
• Work in elegantly designed areas while enjoying amenities in a historic building.
• Benefit from online LinkedIn training courses aimed at your personal and professional growth.
• Savour complimentary meals during your shifts.
• Enjoy discounts for hotels and group bookings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and support.
• Celebrate your birthday with special leave.

* We appreciate your understanding that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.