Pastry Sous Chef, MCG

Delaware North Australia is seeking a full-time Pastry Sous Chef to join our team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). As a Pastry Sous Chef, you will lead our pastry team in producing exceptional food quality and presentation. Apply now to be part of creating extraordinary dining experiences for our guests, showcasing your culinary skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment!

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Friends-and-family discounts across our resorts business
• Access to our employee assistance program 
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to attend world class events
• Opportunities to grow your career with a global business
• Access to health and lifestyle discounts

• Oversee daily pastry operations, ensuring high-volume production meets quality standards for events and daily service.
• Delivering the highest of quality in pastry and producing showpiece desserts for special events.
  Support food safety protocols and maintain HACCP accreditation standards.
• Assist in managing departmental budgets, controlling food costs, and coordinating with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients.
• Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef and General Manager on menu development, addressing guest feedback, and resolving service-related issues.
• Lead kitchen operations, including menu preparation, cooking according to standards, and ensuring consistent quality and service standards, while fostering team development and motivation. 

• Proven experience in managing a pastry operation in a similar high-volume environment or premium restaurant's environment
• A passion for food and creative flair with experience in showpiece highly regarded
• Experience in ordering and inventory management, including cost controls and handling invoices.
• A background in menu planning and design.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop, manage, and motivate a diverse pastry team.
• Qualification in Patisserie, Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Proficiency in using business technology such as stock control systems, spreadsheets, and accounting systems is preferred.

With a capacity of more than 100,000, the MCG is the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere. This iconic venue isn't just about sports; it's a cultural hub that hosts multiple Australian Football League teams, cricket matches, concerts, and an array of special events and non-event-day functions. Join a dynamic team at the heart of Melbourne's vibrant entertainment scene, where every day brings new excitement and challenges.