At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning pastries and desserts while collaborating with a talented culinary team.
- Company: Join the iconic InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, known for luxury and hospitality.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid birthday leave, discounts, and industry-leading career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a supportive team culture await you!
- Why this job: Showcase your creativity in a fast-paced environment and elevate your pastry skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie with strong technical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
At InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, we create extraordinary experiences in one of Australia's most iconic luxury resort destinations. As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are passionate about creating unforgettable moments for our guests while providing exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and thrive.
About the Role
Working alongside our Head Pastry Chef, you'll play an integral role in delivering exceptional pastry experiences across the resort. From elegant desserts and artisan pastries to large-scale events and premium dining experiences, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, refine your skills, and contribute to memorable guest experiences. This role is ideally suited to a motivated pastry professional looking to further develop their career within a luxury resort environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Head Pastry Chef in the daily operation of the Pastry Kitchen
- Preparing and producing high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and bakery items to luxury resort standards
- Contributing to the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences across restaurants, events, conferences, weddings, and special occasions
- Maintaining consistency, presentation, and quality across all pastry offerings
- Supporting the training and development of junior culinary team members
- Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
- Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards are maintained at all times
- Contributing ideas and creativity to menu development and seasonal offerings
- Working collaboratively with the wider Culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a passionate pastry professional who takes pride in their craft, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to continue developing their culinary career. You will bring:
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie within a hotel, resort, premium venue, or restaurant environment
- A recognised pastry or commercial cookery qualification
- Strong technical pastry skills across desserts, cakes, pastries, and bakery production
- Experience working with food safety systems and HACCP principles
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
- Creativity, passion, and pride in producing exceptional quality products
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends, evenings, and public holidays
- Full Australian working rights
Why Join Us?
At InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work, develop your skills, and build a rewarding career within a globally recognised hospitality company. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Discounted accommodation across IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide
- Food and beverage discounts
- Enhanced parental leave benefits
- Wellbeing initiatives and proactive health programs
- Industry-leading learning and career development opportunities
- IHG Career Milestone celebrations and recognition programs
- Transfer of entitlements as you grow your career across IHG properties
- Access to exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
You must hold full working rights in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.
Chef de Partie, Pastry employer: IHG Hotels & Resorts
At Rick Stein at Coogee Beach, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity and teamwork in a stunning coastal setting. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programs and supportive work culture, where every team member is encouraged to bring their unique perspectives to the table. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a focus on wellbeing, we create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally while delivering unforgettable dining experiences.
