Executive Pastry Chef - NSW

Job Board • Full-time • NSW, New South Wales, Australia • 1w ago

Executive Pastry Chef Lead with Craft, Scale with Vision

An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Executive Pastry Chef to lead a high-performing team while balancing artisan quality with high-volume production. This role is perfect for a visionary leader who can marry creativity with operational excellence.

About the Role

At the heart of this role is the challenge of maintaining exceptional pastry quality at scale. You'll drive innovation, optimize production, and mentor a passionate team through a period of strong growth and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a team of 60+ pastry professionals

Develop innovative, scalable products without compromising quality

Balance traditional techniques with efficient, semi-automated processes

Oversee recipe costing, production planning, and team development

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, QA, Marketing)

What Youll Bring

Leadership in large-scale pastry or bakery operations

Expertise in viennoiserie, laminated doughs, and patisserie

Experience with semi-automated systems and 24/7 production

Strong creativity, commercial acumen, and food safety knowledge

Bonus if you have:

International experience, luxury hotel or retail background, or wholesale account management.

Why This Role is Unique

This isn't just about beautiful pastries or mass production it is about doing both. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a respected Australian bakery during a dynamic growth phase.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and relocation support

Modern, state-of-the-art facility

Career-defining opportunity with long-term stability

Visa sponsorship available for exceptional international candidates.