Are you a pastry chef with a flair for flavor and an eye for aesthetics? This is your chance to work where culinary artistry meets viral fame. We're the creators of the cake that captured hearts (and feeds) around the globe—and now, we’re looking for talented pastry chefs keen to maintain the integrity of this amazing product! Working in our watermelon-scented Production Kitchen, you will contribute to crafting our most iconic cake, whilst further developing your skills as a Pastry Chef amongst our valued team. What would your roster look like: Amongst our many benefits, our people love the balance that our Rosters allow in their every-day lives. Our kitchen does operate 7 days, and in return for your generous availability, we can work together on a roster that will give you work-life balance. Here’s how you’ll shine: Proven experience in a Pastry Chef role – ideally you will have at least 2 year’s. Experience in a production kitchen or high-volume patisserie Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control that does not compromise operational efficiencies. Pride and understanding of the impact the role of Pastry Chef for our famed cake has on the success of the store and Black Star Pastry brand. Maintain a good level of understanding of the restaurant and hospitality industry and trends. Maintain and contribute toward healthy teamwork and constructive working relationships. Communicate clearly, professionally, authentically, and concisely, escalating concerns as appropriate. Ability to be flexible and adapt to meet the changing demands of our agile business. What We Offer: A competitive salary in a high achieving environment Work and life balance with non-typical hospitality business hours Enjoy your birthday off – take a day on the week of your birthday to celebrate you Treat yourself a complimentary 4-portion cake of your choice for your birthday Access an additional day of wellbeing leave – to help you balance your mental health and well-being Great employee discounts, even across our sister brands Access to our Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential counselling, support and advice. A bit about us… Black Star Pastry started as a boutique patisserie in Newtown in 2008 and has since grown into an established and loved brand. Our claim to fame is the Strawberry Watermelon Cake, a dessert that has taken social media by storm and earned recognition from the New York Times as "the world's most Instagrammed cake". At Black Star Pastry, we foster a progressive and inclusive culture. Our diverse team consists of highly engaged and collaborative individuals who thrive in a fun, hands-on environment. We're passionate about our brand and dedicated to what we do. Keen to join our galaxy of superstars? If you’re excited about the opportunity to join our dynamic company and to start shooting for the stars in a galaxy of delicious treats, we want to hear from you. Simply follow the prompts to complete our online application for this role.
