ABOUT US
Our vision is to cultivate a dedicated and skilled team, committed to delivering thoughtful, meaningful, and accessible experiences that enrich our guests, community, and environment.
Our award-winning boutique hotel boasts:
- Two restaurants:
- A multi-award-winning cellar housing some 26,000 bottles
- A 1.2-hectare kitchen garden providing fresh produce daily
- Farms supplying our lamb and beef
- An established conservation program, including native animal breeding
- Native gardens
Are you looking for more than just a job? We are seeking a motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic Pastry Chef to grow within our award-winning team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join Executive Chef and a passionate kitchen team in this unique and highly sought-after opportunity. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a menu focused on sustainable and seasonal produce.
Our kitchen is driven by the philosophy that if we can't grow it, we don't use it. This opportunity will allow you to harvest daily from our 1.2ha kitchen garden and deepen your understanding of seasonal produce.
You will commence working a fortnightly roster (Wednesday - Saturday) with 3-day weekends (Sunday - Tuesday).
You will take responsibility and ownership of the pastry section, ensuring all desserts, pastries, and baked goods are prepared to the highest standards, following recipes and presentation guidelines. You will also assist other sections and junior chefs in the kitchen.
- Work in a hatted restaurant
- Experience true paddock to plate in action
- Gain in-depth experience rarely available in our industry.
- Great earning potential with paid overtime available across a 4-day roster
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and present high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods for our restaurants.
- Develop and create new and innovative pastry items, incorporating seasonal ingredients.
- Manage the pastry section, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to food safety standards.
- Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef and other kitchen staff.
- Assist with menu development and costing.
- Contribute to a positive and supportive kitchen environment.
REQUIREMENTS
- Commercial Cookery Certification with a focus on pastry or equivalent work experience.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated experience as a Pastry Chef in a fine-dining restaurant environment.
- Driver's license & reliable vehicle would be advantageous but is not essential
- Excellent English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- A passion for pastry and a commitment to quality
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
WHAT WE OFFER
- Welcoming team
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Tree change – no more traffic or trams!
- Exposure to a range of cooking techniques
- A career-defining opportunity
- A team environment where your ideas are heard and implemented
- Gariwerd (Grampians National Park) at your doorstep
- We'll help set you up with somewhere to live, short or long-term
- Generous staff discounts across the property
REMUNERATION
Salary package circa $73,150-$80,000+ p.a. depending on skills and experience.
ACCOMMODATION
Dunkeld is a small regional town (population approx. 1000). The town is made for meandering with the beautiful Dunkeld arboretum, a local favourite.
Dunkeld, a 2021 finalist in Victoria’s Top Small-Town Awards, is also known for its friendly and welcoming community.
Depending on your personal needs, various options are available, from shared houses to family homes, furnished or unfurnished. And you can say goodbye to the daily commute as housing is close to the hotel, giving you more free time.
OTHER INFORMATION
We are an accredited sponsor and welcome applications from qualified individuals who are already in Australia seeking visa sponsorship.
We welcome applications from couples and families seeking to relocate to the Dunkeld area. Work opportunities may be available for partners.
APPLY NOW
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in working with our team. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume.
