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About Sweet Belem

Sweet Belem is a modern Portuguese pastry brand. We combine traditional technique with a calm, contemporary service style. Our Barangaroo site is a compact flagship store focused on quality, consistency, and a respectful kitchen culture.

We’re not a big corporate group.
We’re hands-on owners building something special — carefully, not chaotically.

As an Early Morning Pastry Chef at Sweet Belem Barangaroo, you’ll prepare, bake and finish our pastry range so the store is ready for morning trade.

Working from 3:00 am to 7:30 am, including weekends, you’ll help maintain quality, consistency and presentation across our range of Portuguese pastries, cakes, donuts and other bakery products. You’ll work closely with the Head Pastry Chef and wider team, following established recipes and daily production plans.

This part-time role suits someone who enjoys an early start, works well independently and takes pride in having products fresh and ready for customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, fill and finish pastries to Sweet Belem standards
• Follow daily production plans and complete required volumes before morning trade
• Follow recipes, portioning and presentation standards accurately
• Monitor baking times, temperatures and product quality
• Prepare fillings, creams, toppings and other pastry components
• Keep the production area clean, organised and efficient
• Rotate stock and correctly label, date and store ingredients and finished products
• Report ingredient shortages and minimise waste
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
• Complete cleaning, equipment checks and a clear handover to the day team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Pastry Chef, Pastry Cook or Baker
• Experience in a commercial bakery, pastry kitchen or high-volume production environment
• Sound pastry preparation, baking and finishing skills
• Attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Ability to follow recipes, manage time and work independently
• Reliability and availability to start at 3:00 am and work weekends
• Good communication and a calm, organised approach to busy production

Relevant qualifications and experience with laminated dough, custard-based pastries, donuts, cakes or Portuguese pastries are highly regarded. Training in Sweet Belem’s recipes and production standards will be provided.

What We Offer

• Part-time early morning shifts, typically 3:00 am–7:30 am
• Free CBD parking during this shift
• Rosters published in advance
• Applicable penalty rates
• Training in Sweet Belem’s products and production methods
• Modern pastry equipment and an organised production environment
• Staff discounts and opportunities to develop your skills
• The opportunity to work with one of Sydney’s recognised Portuguese bakery brands

Hours and How to Apply

Employment type: Part-time
Typical shift: 3:00 am–7:30 am
Weekend availability: Required

Shifts may also fall on public holidays, depending on business needs.

Please include your current availability, relevant pastry experience and ability to work early morning and weekend shifts in your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $30.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person