Head Pastry Chef

Pullman Cairns International is a premier five-star destination in Tropical North Queensland, renowned for its elegant hospitality, world-class facilities, and exceptional culinary experiences. As part of the global Accor network, the hotel is proud to deliver innovative, high-quality cuisine that celebrates both international standards and the best local produce.

Our kitchen team is recognised for its professionalism, creativity and commitment to excellence, fostering an environment where chefs are supported to develop their skills and grow their careers. From vibrant restaurant dining to large-scale conferences, weddings and gala events, Pullman Cairns International offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic culinary operation within a premium hotel setting.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry operations across the hotel’s main kitchen and banqueting events. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a creative pastry professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering exceptional desserts and baked creations at scale.

Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team, you will oversee the production of desserts, pastries, and baked goods for Coco’s Kitchen + Bar, in-room dining, and a diverse range of conferences, weddings, and events. You will play a key role in shaping the hotel’s pastry offering, mentoring the team and ensuring the highest standards of quality, creativity and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all pastry production across restaurant service, banquets and events
• Design and deliver innovative dessert menus, seasonal creations and event offerings
• Oversee preparation and presentation to ensure consistent 5-star quality standards
• Manage ordering, stock control and food cost management for the pastry section
• Lead, mentor and develop the pastry team to foster a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Collaborate closely with the broader culinary team to support smooth kitchen operations and event execution

We are looking for a passionate pastry leader who is ready to make a meaningful impact within our culinary team and contribute to the continued success of a premier five-star hotel.

• Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie
• Proven experience in a senior pastry role within a hotel, resort, or high-volume kitchen
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a pastry team
• Experience delivering pastry for both à la carte dining and large-scale banqueting
• Excellent organisational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance requirements
• A creative mindset with a passion for innovation and high-quality presentation
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

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