Description:
The Role
Black Star Pastry is thriving, having just moved into our new, purpose built Kitchen HQ in Alexandria, we're looking for a full-time qualified Pastry Chefs – Chef de Partie to lead our Cake team.
This is a full-time opportunity suited to Pastry Chefs with at least 3 years’ experience who will have the opportunity to craft our acclaimed cakes, and develop your skills as a Pastry Chef working with an amazing team.
We offer reliable day time hours, stable employment and the rare opportunity to achieve work/life balance in a Chef role!
We have a lot of exciting things in development, and this is a fantastic time to become a valued member of our team.
Your main responsibilities will include -
- Ensure all pastry products are prepared and baked according to the specific store requirements.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full product range.
- Coordinate and oversee the supervision of a section
- Follow and adhere to recipe specifications.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements of food hygiene regulations.
- Ensure all policies, procedures, standards and safety guidelines are followed.
About You
- Previous experience in a Senior Pastry Chef – Chef de Partie role.
- Full understanding of how the role contributes to the success of the store, including a focus on quality control and operational efficiencies.
- Good working knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industry.
- Able to build effective and constructive relationships – a true team player!
- Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and concisely.
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- Good judgement and confident to make informed decisions.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing business demands.
Our Business
Black Star Pastry opened its first boutique patisserie in Newtown in 2008 and since then we have grown into an institution with four stores across Sydney, one in Melbourne’s St Kilda, and we are soon to open our innovative new store at Chadstone.
We are most famous for our Strawberry Watermelon Cake which has become a social media sensation, with the New York Times declaring it “the world’s most instagrammed cake.”
Our Culture
Black Star Pastry fosters a fun and inclusive culture that has brought together a group of highly engaged and collaborative team players who enjoy a hands-on, fast paced environment.
Staff benefits including free confidential counselling, extra annual leave days, cake!
We love the brand, and we love what we do!
How to Apply
If you would like to be a part of an exciting and progressive business, doing great things in the Melbourne market please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume.