Join our Ladies & Gentlemen - Junior Sous Chef (Pastry)
At The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, pastry is not just a course - it’s a statement of craftsmanship. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Junior Sous Chef (Pastry) to help co-lead our pastry team in delivering exceptional desserts for both intimate fine dining and large-scale luxury banquets, on a Full-Time basis.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered.
What you’ll do:
- Support the Pastry Sous Chef in overseeing the pastry kitchen's daily operations
- Take the lead in plated dessert and banquet menu development, ensuring elegance and consistency in every service
- Demonstrate mastery in working with chocolate, including tempering and artistic presentation
- Manage, train and guide a large and diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
- Uphold rigorous food safety, allergen management, and hygiene standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Banquets and Culinary teams to deliver flawless guest experiences
- Maintain inventory, support cost control and manage high production volumes
- Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results
- Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets.
Who we’re looking for:
- Certificate IV in Patisserie or equivalent
- Availability to work full-time, across shifts including weekends and public holidays
- A confident and capable individual with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in pastry kitchen operation
- Experience with managing a team - highly regarded
- Prior experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or high-end venue with large banquet operations
- Deep technical knowledge and creativity in contemporary and classic patisserie
- Strong organizational skills, calm under pressure, with a hands-on approach to service
- A natural trainer and mentor who brings out the best in others
Our Benefits:
- Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
- Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
- Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
- Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend
Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now!
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, please email us at rc.melrz.hr@ritzcarlton.com.