Posted 29d ago

Head Pastry Chef

Bobby's Bakery North Melbourne VIC 3051

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $85,000
Salary

Key points we found

  • Supervise daily production of cakes, pastries, breads, and cookies.
  • Manage overall bakery operations and staff coordination.
  • Develop and standardize recipes for consistent quality.

Head Pastry Chef

BOBBY’S BAKERY PTY LTD

207 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne, Victoria 3051

Full time: Yes (38hrs per week)

Salary: From AUD $75,000 to AUD $ 85,000

Full Job description:

The Position: Head Pastry Chef

Supervise daily production of cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, and other bakery items.

Manage overall bakery operations, including staff coordination and workflow planning.

Develop and standardize recipes to maintain consistent taste, quality, and presentation.

Lead, train, and schedule pastry cooks, bakers, and bakery assistants.

Monitor inventory levels and handle purchasing of baking ingredients and supplies.

Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards are maintained throughout the bakery.

Create new pastry items and seasonal products to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

Control food costs, minimize wastage, and improve production efficiency and profitability.

Oversee maintenance and proper usage of bakery equipment, tools, and storage areas.

Skills/Requirements:

Strong knowledge of baking and pastry preparation techniques.

Experience in managing bakery operations and supervising staff.

Ability to create and standardize recipes and bakery products.

Good leadership, team management, and communication skills.

Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control.

Creativity in cake decoration and dessert presentation.

Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

At least certification IV in Patisserie is preferred.

How to apply:

Pay: From AUD $75,000 to AUD $ 85,000

Work Location: 207 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne, Victoria 3051

Application Deadline: 28days from date of posting.

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Skills
Baking
Cake Decoration
Cost Control
Dessert Presentation
Food Safety
Hygiene standards
Inventory Management
Leadership
Pastry preparation
Recipe Development
Team Management
Work Under Pressure

Licenses & certifications
Certificate IV in Patisserie

More details
Date posted
21 May 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Management & Senior Leadership
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Bobby's Bakery

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