Head Pastry Chef

AccorHotel

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Cairns - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 9 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry operations across the hotels main kitchen and banqueting events. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a creative pastry professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering exceptional desserts and baked creations at scale.

Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team you will oversee the production of desserts pastries and baked goods for Cocos Kitchen Bar in-room dining and a diverse range of conferences weddings and events. You will play a key role in shaping the hotels pastry offering mentoring the team and ensuring the highest standards of quality creativity and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all pastry production across restaurant service banquets and events
  • Design and deliver innovative dessert menus seasonal creations and event offerings
  • Oversee preparation and presentation to ensure consistent 5-star quality standards
  • Manage ordering stock control and food cost management for the pastry section
  • Lead mentor and develop the pastry team to foster a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety hygiene and HACCP standards
  • Collaborate closely with the broader culinary team to support smooth kitchen operations and event execution

Qualifications :

We are looking for a passionate pastry leader who is ready to make a meaningful impact within our culinary team and contribute to the continued success of a premier five-star hotel.

  • Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie
  • Proven experience in a senior pastry role within a hotel resort or high-volume kitchen
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a pastry team
  • Experience delivering pastry for both à la carte dining and large-scale banqueting
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance requirements
  • A creative mindset with a passion for innovation and high-quality presentation
  • Flexibility to work a rotating roster including evenings weekends and public holidays

Additional Information :

Why work for Accor

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses with over 5400 Hotels across 110 countries the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

  • Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
  • #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform which offers a constantly expanding database of free industry focused training.
  • Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

  • We are an inclusive employer and our ambition is to attract recruit and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process you are most welcome to let us know.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry operations across the hotels main kitchen and banqueting events. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a creative pastry professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering exceptional de...
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Key Skills

  • Culinary Experience
  • Food Handling
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Food Preparation Experience
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Hotel Experience
  • Taleo
  • Cake Decorating
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Sanitation
  • Knife Skills

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As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more

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