Pastry Chef

We’re on the lookout for a talented and creative Pastry Chef to take charge of the pastry program at Bearded Bella—our flagship Melbourne-inspired café in Tanjong Pagar. If you're passionate about pastries, thrive in a hands-on role, and love bringing new ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For:

You must possess:

• Excellent organisation skills to manage prep, mise en place, and production independently
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with front-of-house and kitchen teams
• A deep passion for baking and the drive to create crowd-pleasing pastries
• Creativity and initiative to lead R&D of new menu items every 4–6 months
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability—this is a solo, management-level role
• Resourceful and cost conscious

Your Role Includes:

• Running the pastry section independently at Bearded Bella
• Planning and producing a wide range of pastries and cakes—both for service and display
• Working a 5-day week, 45 hours total
• Leading R&D for new pastry items in line with seasonal and brand direction
• Managing costing, portion control, and stock levels
• Liaising with suppliers to reduce costs, source better ingredients, and maintain consistency
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and efficiency in daily operations

Why Join Us?

At Bearded Bella, we celebrate bold flavours, creative baking, and the warmth of Melbourne’s brunch culture. Our team values autonomy, collaboration, and quality in every bake. This is your chance to leave your mark on a well-loved café and grow with a brand that’s passionate about food done right.

If you’re a driven pastry chef ready to take the lead and shape the sweet side of our menu, apply now and let’s chat!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $3,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Food provided

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Early shift
• Late shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person