Viennoiserie Lead Pastry Chef (Lamination)

Black Star Pastry; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sweet employee benefits

Community of like-minded people

Job summary

Black Star Pastry in Sydney is seeking a Chef de Partie – Bakery to lead the day-to-day production of our viennoiserie and laminated dough products. You will bring strong technical knowledge, guide and develop a team of bakers, and ensure the highest quality and consistency across our bakery offerings.

You will champion lamination, fermentation and dough development, while maintaining strict food safety and operational standards, with shifts typically early mornings and seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Senior Baker/Chef de Partie level candidate
• Strong understanding of viennoiserie processes (dough handling, lamination, fermentation and baking)
• Ability to develop products and improve bakery processes
• Experience leading and developing a diverse bakery team
• Excellent on-floor technique and quality control diplomy in fast-paced production

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production of viennoiserie and laminated dough products with focus on consistency and quality
• Provide strong technical knowledge in lamination, fermentation, dough development and viennoiserie production
• Support development and refinement of bakery products, processes, and production methods
• Guide and develop a team of bakers, sharing knowledge and building skills
• Maintain high standards of technique, hygiene, and food safety across bakery operations
• Monitor product quality, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and presentation
• Collaborate with Production Kitchen and Operations to align with store needs
• Prioritise production, manage urgent changes, and make informed decisions
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment and nurture growth of team
• Ensure food safety, WHS and operational standards are met

Skills

Team leadership

Viennoiserie expertise

Lamination techniques

Food safety awareness

Communication skills

Organisation

Decision making

Job description

Black Star Pastry in Sydney is seeking a Chef de Partie – Bakery to lead the day-to-day production of our viennoiserie and laminated dough products. You will bring strong technical knowledge, guide and develop a team of bakers, and ensure the highest quality and consistency across our bakery offerings.

You will champion lamination, fermentation and dough development, while maintaining strict food safety and operational standards, with shifts typically early mornings and seven days a week.