Demi Chef | Pastry

Discover the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour welcomes guests into a world of luxury blending French Art de Vivre and local culture. The Flagship hotel boasts 590 rooms and suites, four vibrant bars and restaurants, a stunning, award winning outdoor infinity pool, state of the art gym overlooking the city skyline, exclusive top floor Executive Lounge and our well renowned luxurious spa.

Outstanding people make it all happen and we are committed to creating an energising, rewarding and exciting work environment. Become part of a culture that is dedicated to executing exceptional luxury experiences for our guests.

Inspiration, Recognition & Reward

As a valued member of our team, you will be immersed in a world of exceptional privileges and bespoke rewards. Enjoy unparalleled access to exclusive industry benefits across a global portfolio of luxury accommodation, fine dining, and curated lifestyle experiences. Indulge in daily privileges such as artisan coffee at a preferred rate and a specially crafted Ambassador dining menu, designed to elevate your everyday. To support your continued growth, we offer a distinguished learning platform—an elegant fusion of expert knowledge and tailored development—ensuring you flourish in a culture that celebrates excellence, sophistication, and personal ambition.

As our Demi Chef with the Pastry Team, you will play an essential role in ensuring this section of the kitchen is organised and operates efficiently and productively, as well as ensuring that all service and brand standards are met. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
• Ensure baking of pastries and croissants and set up for various breakfast buffet stations.
• Ensure production and presentation pastries and cakes for our lobby bar meet standards set.
• Knowledge of all Pastry methods involved in the preparation of items produced in Pastry Kitchen.
• Maintain open communication between Pastry Kitchen and other departments within the Hotel.
• Ensuring food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet Sofitel Brand Standard and are maintained at that level.
• Ensuring the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintain to meet Work Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks by which quality improvement is driven.
• Any other duties assigned by your manager.

• Qualification in Commercial Cookery 
• 2 - 3 year's of experience working in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant. 
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends & public holidays.
• A genuine passion for gastronomy and the art and flair for creating unique and memorable dining experiences.
• Ability to design aesthetic desserts, maintain consistency in flavour, texture and presentation. 
• Sound understanding of food safety standards and HACCP. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

If you share our passion for hospitality, service excellence, innovation and drive, we would love to hear from you!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 

Please note that full Australian Working Rights are required for this role and that the hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Australian working rights.