Head Of Pastry Production (Monday To Friday)

We are looking for a mature, experienced, qualified and reliable Head of Pastry Production with an immediate start, to lead our pastry team at our production kitchen in Alexandria. We are an award winning artisan gluten-free bakery with Cafes in Alexandria, CBD and Waverley. Our very busy HACCP certified bakery operates 7 days a week for take away, online orders, deliveries, catering, wholesale and more. Accredited by Coeliac Australia, our range of innovative premium sweet and savoury products are hand-made with fresh seasonal ingredients.

You will be responsible for effective planning, directing, and management of

• pastry
• operations. This will be achieved by implementing clear strategies that complement the business objectives, utilising your leadership, creativity and commitment to quality for our customer-first focus.

You will possess excellent communication, forward planning skills and have a proven culinary foundation. We are looking for a dynamic leader with experience in a high volume facility, who thrives in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment, and has a strong background in leading a team.

We have a lot of exciting things in development and this is a fantastic time to be coming on-board with our business.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Planning and managing pastry operations from production to dispatch

Collaborate with the business leadership team to develop and implement seasonal pastry menus

Be a hands-on manager who will coach, support, mentor, and lead a team

Deliver consistent quality within a high-volume fast-paced environment, on time with a high attention to detail

Ensure labour is well controlled and forecast as per budget

Determine, implement and monitor production strategies and planning. Review output and costs, and adjust processes and resources to minimise costs / wastage.

In conjunction with QA team ensure HACCP practices are maintained by ensuring food safety standards are met

Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver production KPIs

Experience and Qualifications

Cert III in Patisserie or higher

Food safety supervisor certification

Experience as Head Pastry Chef / Executive Pastry Chef / Head of Production ideally from a food manufacturing environment or large scale kitchen.

Knowledge of catering to dietary requirements including gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exemplary leadership skills with focus on staff development and building relationships.

A strong understanding of workforce planning.

Knowledge of HACCP (or equivalent) principals. Daily implementation of our food safety program.

Exceptional time management, methodical planning, organisation and a great eye for detail.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Salary

90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

Employee discount

Free drinks

Free food

Schedule :

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Morning shift