At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new pastry kitchen, crafting exceptional pastries and building a talented team.
- Company: Baker Bleu, renowned for handcrafted sourdough and pastries.
- Benefits: Early shifts, autonomy over your roster, 50% staff discount, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a supportive culture that values creativity and growth.
- Why this job: Shape a brand-new kitchen and make your mark in the pastry world.
- Qualifications: Proven pastry leadership experience and advanced dough skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
About Baker Bleu
Baker Bleu is built on a simple idea: make the best bread and pastry in the country. Everything is handcrafted and sourdough-based, made properly and without shortcuts. Our thriving Double Bay store has been a huge success since opening, and we're now building a purpose‑built pastry production kitchen in Artarmon that will supply our Sydney stores as we prepare to grow our footprint.
About the role
This is a rare opportunity. You'll open a brand‑new kitchen and shape how it operates — the systems, the standards, the team and the product. You won't be inheriting someone else's setup; you'll be building your own. You’ll lead a team of around six reporting directly to you, and provide technical support to our in‑store pastry chefs. You’ll work alongside our Executive Pastry Chef and senior management team, with real ownership of how the kitchen runs. The roster is an early start, early finish. Hours will flex with production demands in the early stages, and once you have your team structure settled you’ll have the autonomy to manage the roster yourself.
What you’ll do
- Lead daily production and deliver exceptional pastry, every day
- Plan production, labour and ingredient requirements to keep the kitchen running smoothly
- Run shifts and set the standard the whole team works to
- Recruit, train and develop a pastry team people want to be part of
- Support in‑store pastry chefs on finishing, consistency and technique
What you’ll bring
- Proven senior pastry leadership — Head Pastry Chef, Sous Chef or similar
- Advanced laminated dough and Viennoiserie skills (essential)
- A track record of building systems, standards and team capability
- Strong production planning and quality control
- Genuine attention to detail — consistency is everything to us
Our culture
We care deeply about the craft and we look after each other. You’ll have direct support from our Executive Pastry Chef and senior management team, so you’re building something new with experienced people behind you. Ideas are welcomed wherever they come from, and our range changes with the seasons, so you’ll have real input into what we make.
What we offer
- Early start, early finish — and autonomy over your own roster
- A brand‑new, purpose‑built kitchen fitted out with high‑quality equipment
- External management training and ongoing development
- 50% in‑store staff discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Genuine growth opportunities as we expand across Sydney
- The chance to build a pastry operation from the ground up and own it
Head Pastry Chef in Sydney employer: Baker Bleu Sydney
Baker Bleu is an exceptional employer that prioritises craftsmanship and employee well-being, offering a unique opportunity to lead a brand-new pastry kitchen in Artarmon. With a supportive culture, direct mentorship from experienced management, and genuine growth opportunities as the company expands, you'll have the autonomy to shape your team and operations while enjoying benefits like flexible hours and a generous staff discount. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a thriving environment where your ideas are valued and creativity flourishes.
