Pastry Chef | Royal Mail Hotel (Southern Grampians, VIC)

ABOUT US

The Royal Mail Hotel is nestled in the picturesque Southern Grampians town of Dunkeld, Victoria, approximately 3 hours from Melbourne.

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:

• Parker Street Project
• Wickens at the Royal Mail (2 hats)

• 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 Robin Wickens 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 in Parker St Project (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.

Royal Mail Hotel is part of the larger family-owned business Dunkeld Pastoral Co Pty Ltd and welcomes 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 via SEEK