Senior Pastry Chef

About The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Viennoiserie Pastry Chef to join our team. As a Viennoiserie Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for producing a wide range of viennnoiseries such as croissants, danishes, and other laminated dough pastries. You will help motivate, train, and supervise the pastry team and create an open and supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

 - Prepare and execute a variety of viennoiseries with precision and attention to detail.
 - Manage all aspects of the laminated dough process, including mixing, rolling, folding, and shaping.
 - Monitor and maintain the quality of viennoiseries to meet established standards.
 - Collaborate with the team to develop new and seasonal viennoiserie offerings.
 - Keep a clean and organised workspace, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
 - Oversee inventory, order supplies, and manage waste to control costs effectively.
 - Train and mentor junior pastry chefs as necessary.

The role does require working weekends and early mornings.

About us: 

We are a small-batch bakery that uses traditional techniques with an innovative spin to create delicious, baked goods. We opened our first Falco on Smith Street back in 2019 and we have been serving our community ever since. Falco Langridge Street is our second home which we opened in February 2023. Falco Johnston Street, our third venue, opened in December 2023. 

About you: 

To be offered the role of Viennoiserie Pastry Chef, you will have lamination experience, a deep understanding of pastry techniques and strong attention to detail. Previous management or supervisory experience is essential. Alongside your passion and genuine interest in baking and pastry, you must be reliable, dedicated and able to work using your own initiative as well as being a team player. 

A minimum of 2 years experience is essential. 

Please send your cv to: hr@falcobakery.com.