Head Pastry Chef - Production
Euro Patisserie
Euro Patisserie Armadale is a French inspired patisserie in the heart of Armadale VIC. We specialise and perfecting the finest pastries, cakes, rolls/warps, meat pies, pasties and sausages rolls.
- $90-100k SALARY PACKAGE available
- Develop and assist with new recipes
- 5 days per week
Head Pastry Chef – Euro Patisserie Armadale
Are you ready to lead a team of passionate professionals in crafting exceptional pastries and baked goods in a fast-paced, high-energy environment?
Euro Patisserie Armadale, a much-loved institution in Melbourne’s southeast for over 15 years, is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to join our team. Renowned for our dedication to excellence in pastries, cakes, pies, and more, we’re ready to elevate our offerings and extend our trading hours, and we need a visionary leader to help take us to the next level.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented pastry chef who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering the highest standards in baking and patisserie production.
What You’ll Do
As Head Pastry Chef, you’ll take the lead in:
- Maintaining Excellence: Uphold and enhance our reputation for premium-quality baked goods and pastries.
- Team Leadership: Foster a high-performing, collaborative kitchen culture and mentor team members to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Recipe Development: Innovate seasonal and permanent menu items, creating flavours that delight and inspire.
- Operational Management:
- Oversee daily production schedules to ensure all sections are prepared with fresh, high-quality products.
- Monitor storage and hygiene standards, maintaining a pristine kitchen environment.
- Prepare work rosters aligned with business needs and performance goals.
- Strategic Growth: Drive preparations for 7 day trading and contribute to the business's growth as we expand into a multi-site operation.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A qualification in Kitchen Production and Management and extensive hands-on pastry and baking expertise.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef, Assistant Pastry Chef, or Chef de Partie in a patisserie, bakery, or restaurant, with a strong preference for French pastry experience.
- Proven success in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with a knack for inspiring a team and managing operations efficiently.
- Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards.
- French language skills (preferred but not essential).
Why Join Euro Patisserie?
When you join Euro Patisserie, you’ll enjoy:
- Career Growth Opportunities: Be part of our vision to expand into a multi-site business while upholding our brand’s integrity.
- Employee Benefits: Complimentary shift meals and a supportive team environment.
- A Celebrated Brand: Contribute to a community-loved patisserie renowned for its exceptional quality and innovation.
- High Paying Salary
Ready to Lead the Future of Euro Patisserie?
If you’re passionate about creating extraordinary pastries, inspiring a team, and driving business growth, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now by attaching your resume, and let’s craft the next chapter of Euro Patisserie together.
Good luck!
Team Euro Patisserie
