Pastry Chef

Skyline Enterprises; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gondola rides and luge for family

Staff meals

Coffee benefit

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Skyline Enterprises in Queenstown, Otago seeks a Pastry Chef to assist in the preparation of menu items, portions and presentation, ensuring the Head Pastry Chef's directions are followed to high professional standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years pastry experience or relevant qualification, strong patisserie skills and a can-do attitude. This role offers $32–$34 gross per hour with 30–50 hours per week, staff meals and staff accommodation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years pastry chef experience or relevant qualification
• Experience in high-end, high-volume kitchen
• Extensive knowledge of patisserie with good technical ability and a great eye for detail
• Experience in buffet production is desirable
• Can-do attitude and excellent communication skills
• Passion for providing fantastic service and ability to produce a quality product
• High level of food safety and hygiene

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry menu items, portions and presentation to high standards
• Follow Head Pastry Chef's directions and task allocation
• Maintain safety, hygiene and administration standards in the pastry kitchen

Skills

Pastry chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Patisserie knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant pastry qualification

Job description

• Full Time
• Application Closes 29 Nov 2026
• Otago - Queenstown
• Cook

About The Role

The Pastry Chef will assist in the efficient preparation of menu items, portion sizes, product quality, presentation and service of all foods in the pastry kitchen. You will ensure that the Head Pastry Chef's directions and task allocation are consistently followed through to the highest professional standards. We are looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and maintains all legislative standards of safety, security, hygiene and administration.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 4+ years' pastry chef experience or relevant qualification
• relevant experience within a similar high-end and high-volume kitchen,
• extensive knowledge of patisserie with good technical ability and a great eye for detail,
• experience in buffet production is desirable,
• a "can do" attitude and excellent communication skills,
• a passion for providing fantastic service and ability to produce a quality product,
• a high level of food safety and hygiene.

This Role Offers

• $32.00 - $34.00 gross per hour with 30-50 hours per week guaranteed,
• a fun, diverse working environment including free gondola and luge rides for family and friends,
• a place in a dynamic, values-driven and growing international organisation,
• free staff meals and $1 coffees,
• staff accommodation options.

Join Our Team

We're always aiming to share real fun with the world and make people smile. Our team thrives on meaningful connections with our customers, our community and with each other. We offer an exciting working environment with global career pathways. We work a little differently at Skyline and we can't wait to show you how.

Please only apply if you have the right to legally work in New Zealand.

Safety is a high priority in our working environment. All candidates must agree to comply with the company's health and safety procedures which includes random drug and alcohol testing.

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