At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in pastry production, creating delicious croissants and pastries.
- Company: Rise and Shine Bakery, a vibrant wholesale bakery in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Full-time leadership role with creative freedom and supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a growing team with established customers and opportunities for creativity.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the pastry world and develop exciting new products.
- Qualifications: Experience in making croissants and leading pastry teams required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Head Pastry Chef – Rise and Shine Bakery
ABOUT US
Rise and Shine Bakery is a growing wholesale bakery supplying fresh bread and pastries to cafés, restaurants and food businesses across Melbourne.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry production team and help develop our wholesale pastry range.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will manage daily pastry production, working closely with the owner to plan production, lead the team and ensure consistent quality.
Strong experience making croissants and laminated pastries from scratch is essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead daily production of croissants, Danish pastries, escargots and other laminated pastries.
- Prepare, mix, laminate, shape, proof and bake pastry products.
- Plan production around wholesale orders and dispatch deadlines.
- Maintain consistent product quality, size, appearance and taste.
- Train, supervise and support pastry team members.
- Manage ingredient usage, monitor stock requirements and minimise waste.
- Develop new products and improve existing recipes.
- Troubleshoot dough, lamination, proofing and baking issues.
- Maintain a clean, organised workplace and follow food safety and workplace safety procedures.
ABOUT YOU
- Proven experience producing croissants and laminated pastries from scratch.
- Previous experience as a Head Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef or Senior Pastry Chef.
- Experience in a wholesale bakery or high-volume production environment.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to meet production deadlines.
- A reliable, positive and hands-on approach.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A full-time leadership position in a growing wholesale bakery.
- Ownership of the pastry department and opportunities to develop new products.
- The chance to work directly with the owner and contribute ideas.
- A supportive working environment and an established wholesale customer base.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through SEEK with your résumé and a short cover letter outlining your relevant pastry and leadership experience.
Photos or examples of your croissants, laminated pastries and other pastry work are welcome. the role
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Head Pastry Chef: Lead & Innovate in Wholesale Bakery in Melbourne employer: Riseandshinebakery
Rise and Shine Bakery is an exceptional employer, offering a full-time leadership role in a vibrant and growing wholesale bakery environment in Melbourne. With a focus on innovation and quality, employees enjoy the opportunity to take ownership of their work, develop new products, and collaborate closely with the owner in a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and teamwork. The bakery's established customer base and commitment to excellence provide a rewarding platform for professional growth and skill enhancement.
