Pastry Chefs

Bread + Butter Group was born to build our community and create spaces for togetherness. We are a unique amalgamation of: Elizabeth Street, a wholesale/retail bakery, onsite eatery + coffee bar. Bakery on George Street, the home of all things bread. Santa Monica our home in the US. Our mission is to deliver delicious and exceptional food, bread, pastries, and coffee to our community every single day of the year. We make the best versions of the basics. We are dedicated to traditional techniques and thoughtful execution while maintaining our no-frills, nostalgic vibe. We want our food and coffee to be approachable and craveable. We want our impact on our community, both local and industry-wide, to be fierce, honest, loyal, and dependable. Our guiding light remains the same in all we do: dedication to exceptional food and coffee, deep respect for tradition and an unwavering commitment to our community. Within our pastry department, we are dedicated to the art of traditional pastry-making. Our laminated pastries are crafted with precision, using our own hand‑cultured butter to achieve perfect layers of flakiness and flavour. This meticulous process involves carefully folding dough and butter, followed by forming, resting, proofing and baking. Using our own butter ensures an exceptional depth of flavour and quality in every pastry. We are currently seeking applications for experienced pastry chefs to join our team on a casual, part‑time or full‑time basis. Join us in celebrating and preserving the time‑honoured techniques that make our laminated treats remarkable. By joining Bread + Butter Group, you'll be part of a team that values hard work, quality, tradition and community. This role requires early morning starts between 4-6am to ensure fresh pastries are ready for service. The Role Follow recipes to ensure the delivery of our traditional laminated pastry range is consistently executed to the highest standards. Contribute to a positive, fun and mentally healthy work environment. Participate in open communication with other kitchen team members, venue managers, delivery drivers and the front‑of‑house team. Work collaboratively with our team to develop new products and procedures. Pack and prepare orders for wholesale customers and our other venues. Assist with ordering and stock control. Adhere to HACCP procedures and practices. Understand and comply with our company policies. Learn all aspects of Bread + Butter Group operations, participate in company training programs, and implement and integrate our company policy and mission. Prioritise customer satisfaction over profit to maintain product quality above all else. What you'll need to succeed Demonstrated experience in a similar role. Minimum 1‑2 years of pastry chef experience in a commercial kitchen environment. Good judgment, honesty, integrity, trust and alignment with our company values. The flexibility and resilience to respond quickly, calmly and positively to changing, high‑volume and fast‑paced environments. Be decisive, accept responsibility for decision‑making, think ahead and develop contingency plans (while ensuring you have the support to get the job done). Be committed to cleanliness and have an exceptional understanding of food safety standards. Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team. Valid Australian work rights are required for this position. What you'll get in return Dining discount + free coffee and bread. Opportunities to grow in an environment where you are valued. Work in a unique location and company with a supportive environment and be part of the community. Salary: $65,000 to $80,000. If you think you'll fit our team, send your thorough resume and cover letter, including your favourite pastry and the role you are applying for. We will be sure to treat your application with the strictest of confidence. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr