At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our pastry team to create delicious baked goods and desserts.
- Company: Be part of Darling Group, a leading Melbourne hospitality group.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, career growth, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy a vibrant workplace culture.
- Why this job: Work with quality ingredients in a creative and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in baking or patisserie and a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Patisserie & Bakery Chefs - All Levels - PT/CAS/FT | Darling Group
Join one of Melbourne’s leading hospitality groups.
Work within a passionate and experienced pastry team.
Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available.
Genuine career development and progression.
About Darling Group
Darling Group is a Melbourne-born hospitality group creating some of the city’s most recognised and design-led dining destinations. With a diverse portfolio spanning restaurants, cafés, bakeries and event spaces, we are driven by a commitment to exceptional hospitality, considered design, quality produce and memorable guest experiences. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are always looking for passionate hospitality professionals who want to grow with us.
About Chéri
Located in South Melbourne, Chéri is Darling Group’s modern bakery and eatery, bringing together premium patisserie, viennoiserie, bakery and all-day dining. We are currently seeking Patisserie and Bakery Chefs across all levels to join our growing team. Whether your experience is focused on viennoiserie, bread, patisserie or entremets, this is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced culinary team in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
The Role
As part of the Chéri pastry and bakery team, you will contribute to the preparation and production of our daily offering while ensuring a consistently high standard of quality, presentation and execution. You will work closely with the wider kitchen team to support daily operations, maintain production standards and deliver products that reflect the quality expected across Chéri and Darling Group.
About You
- Previous experience in viennoiserie and/or bakery production
- Previous experience in patisserie and/or entremet production
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive, collaborative and team-focused attitude
- Sound understanding of food safety and OH&S requirements
- Availability across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
- Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery, Patisserie or Baking are highly regarded
Why Join Darling Group?
- Career Development: Ongoing training, development and opportunities to progress within Chéri and across Darling Group.
- Work With Great People: Join a passionate and experienced team that values quality, creativity and genuine hospitality.
- Growing Hospitality Group: Be part of an established Melbourne hospitality group with a diverse portfolio of venues and ongoing opportunities.
- Premium Environment: Work with quality ingredients in a considered, design-led and high-performing environment.
If you are passionate about patisserie, baking and producing exceptional food, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the team at Chéri.
Patisserie & Bakery Chef in Melbourne employer: Darling Group
Darling Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture in the heart of Melbourne's hospitality scene. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer ample opportunities for professional development and creativity in a dynamic environment, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while enjoying the unique advantages of working across multiple venues.
