Pastry Lead – Full Time

Salary: AUD 76500 per annum + Super

Location: Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South Australia

Employer: Carnivore

Employment Type: Full Time

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About Us

Carnivore is a multi award-winning hospitality venue in Hindmarsh, South Australia, celebrated for our premium dining experiences, innovative menus, and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Full-Time Pastry Lead to join our talented team and lead the creation of exceptional desserts, pastries, gelato, and sorbets that showcase our reputation for quality and creativity.

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Duties & Responsibilities

As a Pastry Lead at Carnivore, your key duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

*Preparing, baking, and finishing a wide range of pastries, cakes, breads, desserts, and plated sweets.

*In collaboration with the chef team, designing and developing innovative dessert concepts, seasonal specials, and signature items for menus.

*Creating desserts and cakes for functions, weddings, and special events, tailored to client requirements.

*In collaborations with the Chefs, develop new gelato and sorbet flavours, with a focus on seasonal and locally sourced produce.

*Working within set budgets and being mindful of stock control, minimising wastage, and maximising profitability.

*Overseeing daily pastry section operations, including workflow planning, production schedules, and quality control.

*Monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients and supplies, and ensuring cost efficiency with minimal wastage.

*Maintaining strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety standards.

*Ensuring consistency in product presentation, portioning, and quality across all service periods.

*Collaborating with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to align pastry offerings with the overall menu.

*Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency in the pastry kitchen at all times.

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Skills & Experience Required

*Relevant Trade Qualification and 12 months experience OR

Minimum 5 years of relevant full-time experience in professional pastry kitchens.

*Excellent technical skills across pastry, chocolate, sugar work, gelato, sorbet, and contemporary dessert techniques.

*Strong organisational and leadership abilities, with proven experience supervising other staff.

*Ability to work with seasonal produce, balancing creativity with practicality.

*Strong financial awareness with the ability to work within budgets, minimise stock wastage, and maximise profits.

*Ability to thrive under pressure, multitask effectively, and meet deadlines in a high-volume kitchen.

*Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for producing multi award-winning pastry and dessert creations.

Why Join Carnivore?

*Competitive salary: AUD 75,000-80,000 annum.

*Secure full-time position with a multi award-winning hospitality business in Adelaide.

*Showcase your skills by creating bespoke desserts for weddings, events, and private functions, as well as leading gelato and sorbet innovation.

*Work with fresh, seasonal produce and contribute to a kitchen that values sustainability and profitability.

*Be part of a professional, supportive, and creative team with opportunities for career growth.

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Applications close: November 1 2025

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to

Teresa Ferraro

Executive Chef / Director

[email protected]