At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning desserts and lead the pastry section with flair and precision.
- Company: Join Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill, a boutique retreat celebrating culinary excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy exclusive perks, career progression, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a family-owned company that values growth and authentic hospitality.
- Why this job: Express your artistry in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature and creativity.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery/Patisserie and experience in fine dining.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Nestled among vineyards and gardens in the heart of Red Hill, Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill is a boutique retreat celebrating the art of hospitality, food, and wine. Our award-winning restaurant and estate are a haven for culinary craft where every detail matters, and every plate tells a story.
We’re seeking a Pastry Chef with flair, precision, and imagination to join our talented kitchen team. This is your chance to create desserts that define moments; elegant, indulgent, and beautifully local.
About the Role
Reporting to our Executive Chef, you’ll lead the pastry offering across our restaurant, events, and estate experiences from delicate plated desserts to rustic breads and artisanal pastries. You’ll design, create, and refine with intent balancing creativity with consistency, innovation with tradition. This role suits someone who thrives in a kitchen that values artistry, calm precision, and a true sense of place.
- Craft and execute exquisite desserts that reflect the seasons and the region.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design menus that are both refined and expressive.
- Lead the pastry section with organisation, energy, and pride.
- Maintain the highest standards of presentation, quality, and food safety (HACCP).
- Train and mentor junior chefs - nurturing skills, confidence, and creativity.
- Stay inspired - bringing fresh techniques, ingredients, and ideas into the kitchen.
- Support the kitchen team during service and special events with professionalism and positivity.
About You
You’re not just a pastry chef; you’re an artist with an eye for detail and a palate for perfection. You thrive in environments that combine luxury and authenticity, and you find inspiration in nature, produce, and people.
- Certificate III (or higher) in Commercial Cookery / Patisserie
- Experience in a premium hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or retreat setting
- A genuine love for local ingredients and seasonal expression
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
- A collaborative, can-do approach that lifts the energy of the team around you
Why Join Us:
At Lancemore, we craft experiences that linger. Our boutique hotels across Australia blend timeless design, genuine connection, and culinary excellence. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy our #GetMORE benefits program, offering exclusive perks from retail discounts to additional leave even pet leave. Here at Lindenderry Red Hill, you’ll be surrounded by vineyard views, creative peers, and guests who value authenticity and excellence. It’s more than a job it’s a chance to express your artistry in a place that inspires it.
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