About the role

Esca Grill is looking for a pastry chef for our fast-paced, farm to table restaurant in the inner northwest suburb of Moonee Ponds. This is a successful family-run European influenced Modern Australian restaurant with an ethos for sustainability and fine food. In this role, you will produce quality desserts so that guests are blown away.

About you

Proven experience as a pastry chef or in a similar role

Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and decoration

Creativity and attention to detail in dessert design and presentation

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Outstanding team leadership skills

Experience within a fast-paced, upmarket, or fine-dining kitchen

Key responsibilities

Provide functional assistance in the production team demonstrating superior standards of preparation, production and finishing

Implement superior standards of preparation and production demonstrating and utilizing your pastry skills, experience and knowledge gained from previous roles and qualifications

Contribute to the fulfillment of production schedules and targets, ensuring all products are prepared to the Escagrill standard, demonstrating organizational skills and superior attention to detail

Build and maintain productive working relationships with team members and foster a respectful and productive working environment and culture

Adopt a 'hands on' approach to work, leading by example and demonstrating initiative and ability to work within a fast-paced environment

Collaborate with the team to innovate and develop new products and menu offerings

Demonstrate control in food preparation and managing wastage levels

About us

Esca Grill is a successful family-run European influenced Modern Australian restaurant that has become a destination in inner northwest suburbs of Melbourne CBD with an ethos for sustainability, fine food, and food awareness.