Posted 14d ago

Pastry Chef

GRAN TORINO RISTORANTE PTY LTD Double Bay NSW 2028

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

Key points we found

  • Lead and manage the pastry section of the kitchen.
  • Prepare and present a variety of Italian desserts and pastries.
  • Supervise and train kitchen staff while ensuring high standards.

Gran Torino Ristorante is a premium Italian restaurant located in Double Bay, offering authentic Italian cuisine with a contemporary approach. Our dessert menu is an integral part of the dining experience, featuring classic Italian pastries and modern creations crafted with precision and creativity.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Pastry Chef to lead and manage the pastry section of our kitchen. This role requires strong technical skills, creativity, and the ability to oversee all aspects of dessert production while maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Prepare, bake, and present a variety of Italian desserts and pastries, including traditional and modern offerings
  2. Design and develop dessert menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative concepts
  3. Manage the pastry section, including planning daily production, workflow, and service requirements
  4. Supervise and train kitchen staff within the pastry section, ensuring consistency and quality
  5. Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation and presentation
  6. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards
  7. Manage stock levels, including ordering, storing, and rotating ingredients for the pastry section
  8. Control food costs and minimise wastage through efficient kitchen practices

Requirements

  1. Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Patisserie, or relevant qualification
  2. Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role
  3. Strong knowledge of Italian desserts and pastry techniques
  4. Demonstrated ability to manage a pastry section independently
  5. Creativity and attention to detail in dessert presentation
  6. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  7. Strong communication and teamwork skills

How to Apply

Please send your resume to:

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Dessert Preparation
Fast-paced environment adaptability
FOOD SAFETY
Hygiene Standards
KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
MENU DEVELOPMENT
Pastry Techniques
STAFF SUPERVISION
TEAMWORK
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Licenses & certifications
Certificate in patisserie
Certificate IV in commercial cookery

More details
Expiring date
24 Apr 2026
Date posted
25 Mar 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Chef
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

GRAN TORINO RISTORANTE PTY LTD

Pay insights
Market average based on all Pastry Chef jobs in Sydney NSW
Above avg. range
$75k - $85k
Market average
$63k
$48k - $51k
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Market average
$48k
$85k
This job pays above average

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