Executive Pastry Chef
Mothership
New south wales,
Australia
Hospitality
Job posted on May 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Executive Pastry Chef Lead with Craft, Scale with Vision
An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Executive Pastry Chef to lead a high-performing team while balancing artisan quality with high-volume production. This role is perfect for a visionary leader who can marry creativity with operational excellence.
About the Role
At the heart of this role is the challenge of maintaining exceptional pastry quality at scale. You'll drive innovation, optimize production, and mentor a passionate team through a period of strong growth and expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a team of 60+ pastry professionals
Develop innovative, scalable products without compromising quality
Balance traditional techniques with efficient, semi-automated processes
Oversee recipe costing, production planning, and team development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, QA, Marketing)
What Youll Bring
Leadership in large-scale pastry or bakery operations
Expertise in viennoiserie, laminated doughs, and patisserie
Experience with semi-automated systems and 24/7 production
Strong creativity, commercial acumen, and food safety knowledge
Bonus if you have:
International experience, luxury hotel or retail background, or wholesale account management.
Why This Role is Unique
This isn't just about beautiful pastries or mass production it is about doing both. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a respected Australian bakery during a dynamic growth phase.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and relocation support
Modern, state-of-the-art facility
Career-defining opportunity with long-term stability
Visa sponsorship available for exceptional international candidates.
APPLY NOW
An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Executive Pastry Chef to lead a high-performing team while balancing artisan quality with high-volume production. This role is perfect for a visionary leader who can marry creativity with operational excellence.
About the Role
At the heart of this role is the challenge of maintaining exceptional pastry quality at scale. You'll drive innovation, optimize production, and mentor a passionate team through a period of strong growth and expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a team of 60+ pastry professionals
Develop innovative, scalable products without compromising quality
Balance traditional techniques with efficient, semi-automated processes
Oversee recipe costing, production planning, and team development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, QA, Marketing)
What Youll Bring
Leadership in large-scale pastry or bakery operations
Expertise in viennoiserie, laminated doughs, and patisserie
Experience with semi-automated systems and 24/7 production
Strong creativity, commercial acumen, and food safety knowledge
Bonus if you have:
International experience, luxury hotel or retail background, or wholesale account management.
Why This Role is Unique
This isn't just about beautiful pastries or mass production it is about doing both. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a respected Australian bakery during a dynamic growth phase.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and relocation support
Modern, state-of-the-art facility
Career-defining opportunity with long-term stability
Visa sponsorship available for exceptional international candidates.