Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

PRE-OPENING**|****The EQ PERTH hotel |**PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The EQ Perth hotel, Perth, Western Australia, is seeking an exceptional Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef to lead the pre-opening and ongoing pastry and bakery operations of a new luxury hotel. Reporting to the Culinary Director, this property-wide leadership role will establish a distinctive identity across the hotel’s many dining experiences, afternoon tea, banqueting, in-room dining, guest amenities and retail.

The Role

·   Lead pastry and bakery pre-opening readiness, including operational commissioning of the approved kitchen, supplier mobilisation, menu trials, production planning, recruitment and training.

·   Create and execute an elevated program spanning artisan breads, viennoiserie, fine pâtisserie, plated desserts, chocolate and confectionery, celebration cakes, banqueting and luxury guest amenities.

·   Set exacting standards for flavour, texture, presentation and consistency through documented recipes, specifications, SOPs and quality controls.

·   Plan and lead refined small-scale work and high-volume production without compromising quality.

·   Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing brigade committed to precision, creativity, accountability and respect.

·   Manage food and labour costs, purchasing, inventory, rostering and waste, while maintaining rigorous food safety, HACCP, allergen and workplace safety standards.

About You

·   At least 10 years’ progressive professional pastry and bakery experience, including five years as Executive Pastry Chef or in an equivalent property-wide leadership role.

·   A proven record within an internationally recognised luxury hotel or resort, leading complex, high-volume pastry and bakery operations.

·   Advanced expertise across classical and contemporary pâtisserie, artisan bread and fermentation, viennoiserie and lamination, chocolate, confectionery and plated desserts.

·   Demonstrated success leading sizeable teams and maintaining exceptional standards across varied service styles and volumes.

·   Strong commercial capability in recipe costing, budgeting, labour planning, procurement, inventory control and waste reduction.

·   A recognised qualification in pâtisserie, baking, culinary arts or an equivalent discipline, together with professional English communication skills.

·   Luxury hotel pre-opening experience is highly desirable.

Application

Submit a current CV and concise PDF portfolio demonstrating work personally created or directed across artisan bread, viennoiserie, fine pâtisserie, plated desserts and chocolate or confectionery. Applications without the mandatory luxury-hotel leadership experience and required portfolio will not progress.

Candidates must hold current Australian work rights or be eligible to obtain them. Employer-sponsored visa support may be considered for an exceptional international candidate who fully satisfies all essential criteria. Sponsorship is discretionary and subject to verification, immigration eligibility and visa approval.

The Opportunity

Join the founding culinary leadership team in a prominent waterfront location and establish a defining pastry and bakery identity. Perth offers an exceptional quality of life and was recognised among the world’s 20 most liveable cities in Monocle’s 2026 Quality of Life Survey.

The EQ Perth and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We assess applicants against the requirements of the role and value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.