Pastry Sous Chef - Elevate Afternoon Tea & Guest Service

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

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.