Casual Pastry Chef

• Casual Pastry Chef – Italian Dining Precinct Crown Sydney, Barangaroo | Casual | Immediate Start
• Are you passionate about pastry, Italian flavours and creating desserts that people remember?
• We’re looking for an experienced and creative  Casual Pastry Chef  to join our kitchen team within our Italian dining precinct at Crown Sydney.
• Bringing together refined dining, vibrant hospitality and a genuine love of Italian food and culture, our precinct is an exciting place to work for chefs who care about quality, creativity and delivering memorable dining experiences.
• This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs, use quality ingredients and be part of a professional kitchen team with high standards and a strong focus on development.
• The Role As part of the pastry team, you’ll be hands-on in preparing and delivering desserts, pastries and sweet creations to a consistently high standard.
• You’ll work closely with the senior kitchen team to ensure the pastry section runs smoothly, while contributing creativity, attention to detail and a genuine passion for your craft.

Your responsibilities will include

• Preparing and plating desserts, pastries and other sweet items
• Working with both traditional Italian flavours and modern techniques
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the pastry section
• Contributing ideas for seasonal desserts and menu development
• Maintaining excellent mise en place, presentation and consistency
• Monitoring product quality, stock levels and preparation requirements
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade
• The original role also places a strong focus on creativity, recipe development, presentation, stock management and maintaining high food safety standards.

About You We’re looking for someone who

Has previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a restaurant, hotel or high-quality commercial kitchen

Has strong pastry, baking and dessert preparation skills

Brings creativity, precision and excellent attention to detail

Takes pride in presentation and consistent execution

Has a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards

Can work confidently both independently and as part of a busy team

Is organised, reliable and calm under pressure

Has full Australian working rights

Holds a relevant culinary or pastry qualification, or equivalent industry experience

These requirements build on the experience, qualification, creativity and pastry knowledge outlined in the original advertisement.

Why Join Us? As part of  Maestro Hospitality , you’ll enjoy:

Casual employment paid in accordance with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award [HIGA] , including applicable casual loading and penalty rates

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  providing confidential wellbeing and support services

Staff dining discounts and benefits  across Maestro Hospitality venues

Regular casual shifts and flexibility

The opportunity to work within a premium Italian dining environment

Exposure to experienced chefs and quality seasonal produce

Training and development opportunities

Genuine opportunities for career progression across a growing hospitality group

A supportive, professional and passionate kitchen team

If you’re passionate about pastry, take pride in your craft and want to be part of an ambitious Italian dining precinct,  we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a short introduction telling us about your pastry experience and availability.