Pastry Sous Chef — Create Stunning Desserts in Luxury

Crown Melbourne

Sydney

On-site

AUD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided
Staff meals
Staff discounts
Career development
On-site restaurant
Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Crown Melbourne is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry kitchen, drive menu innovation, and ensure desserts reflect quality and creativity in a world-class setting. Reporting to the Head Pastry Chef, you will guide the team and maintain the highest standards across taste, texture, and presentation.

Ideal candidates bring chocolate work and advanced pastry techniques, a strong portfolio, and experience in premium, high-volume or fine dining environments, with leadership and

Qualifications

  • Experience in pastry at Sous Chef or senior level.
  • Experience in chocolate work and advanced pastry techniques.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating modern techniques and design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the pastry kitchen team, inspiring high performance and positive culture.
  • Create and execute innovative, visually stunning dessert menus.
  • Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and timing during service.
  • Bring fresh ideas and creative concepts to elevate the offering.
  • Maintain strong operational control, including stock, labour, and prep efficiency.
  • Follow health and safety protocols related to food and workplace safety.

Skills

Pastry leadership
Chocolate work
Advanced pastry techniques
Creative portfolio
Premium/high-volume dining
Leadership & communication

Education

Patisserie qualification

Job description

Crown Melbourne is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry kitchen, drive menu innovation, and ensure desserts reflect quality and creativity in a world-class setting. Reporting to the Head Pastry Chef, you will guide the team and maintain the highest standards across taste, texture, and presentation.

Ideal candidates bring chocolate work and advanced pastry techniques, a strong portfolio, and experience in premium, high-volume or fine dining environments, with leadership and

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