Cafe Sydney is hiring a full-time (5 days) Pastry Demi Chef to join our kitchen! This is a salaried position.

About Us

Cafe Sydney is one of Australia’s most iconic dining destinations, located on the rooftop of Customs House with panoramic views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Established in 1999, we have been delivering an elevated à la carte experience that captures the spirit of Sydney, with a modern Australian menu, an awarded wine list and exceptional, contemporary hospitality.

Operating seven days a week, we serve lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, with a relaxed lunch service on Sundays. Our team of more than 150 hospitality professionals work together across front and back-of-house to create memorable experiences for every guest. We are proud to foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values professional growth, training and work–life balance.

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Pastry Demi Chef (Cook Grade 4) to join our in-house pastry team within Cafe Sydney’s large kitchen brigade. Reporting to Executive Chef Sarahjane Brown and Head Chef James Green, you will work closely with our Head Pastry Chef to prepare and deliver desserts that complement our modern Australian menu.

This position is predominantly day-shift based with your focus centred on pastry preparation, production, daily specials and mise en place. You will also provide support to the larder section during service, assisting with plating and presentation. Working in a high-volume environment that serves more than 500 covers per day, this role offers the opportunity to refine your pastry techniques, expand your repertoire with premium produce and contribute to the dessert experience of one of Sydney’s most iconic dining destinations.

This is a full-time salaried role, paid under our Enterprise Agreement on an annualised basis.

Cafe Sydney operates on a rotating roster across all days of the week.

Shifts are rostered to commence from 7:30am or 3:00pm Monday to Saturday, with a Sunday lunch-only service commencing from 9:00am. Unfortunately, there is no flexibility around shift commencement times.

Responsibilities Include

Preparing and producing pastry items, desserts and accompaniments to a consistently high standard

Managing pastry prep and mise en place to ensure smooth daily service

Assisting with plating and presentation in the larder section during service

Upholding food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards at all times

Supporting stock rotation, organisation of storage areas, and minimisation of wastage

Collaborating with the pastry and wider kitchen team to deliver a seamless and professional operation

About You

Relevant commercial cookery qualification (Certificate III or equivalent)

Demonstrated experience in a pastry section, ideally within a high-volume à la carte environment

Strong technical foundation in pastry preparation and dessert plating

Attention to detail, with the ability to balance precision and efficiency

A collaborative team player, willing to support both pastry and larder operations as required

Flexible availability across the rotating roster, with a predominance of day shifts

Full Australian working rights (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

A genuine passion for pastry and a commitment to

Why Join Us

A consistently busy, structured and professional working environment

Training and development opportunities to support career growth

Great staff meals, plus supply and laundering of uniforms

Positive work–life balance with five days per week rostered

Generous gratuities reflective of our premium dining environment