An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Pastry Guru with a strong commercial mindset to step into a Product Manager & Site 2IC role within a growing food manufacturing business based in Brisbane - Qld.
This is a pivotal position for a creative, technically strong pastry professional who thrives on innovation, enjoys developing new products from concept to launch, and is ready to play a key leadership role supporting site operations.
About the Role
Reporting to the Site Lead, you will be responsible for driving product innovation, overseeing new product development, and acting as second-in-charge (2IC) across the site.
You will combine culinary expertise with operational leadership, ensuring products are not only exceptional in quality and taste, but scalable for commercial production.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead pastry and dessert product development, from ideation through to commercialisation
* Drive innovation, seasonal ranges and continuous product improvement
* Act as 2IC of the site, supporting daily operations and stepping in when required
* Collaborate with production, quality and operations teams to ensure feasibility and consistency
* Oversee trials, benchmarking, costings and ingredient sourcing
* Ensure products meet food safety, quality and customer standards
* Mentor and inspire junior pastry and product development staff
About You
* Proven experience as a Pastry Chef / Pastry Specialist / Product Developer within food manufacturing or high-volume production
* Strong track record in innovative product development, particularly in pastry or desserts
* Commercial mindset with an understanding of scaling recipes for production
* Natural leader with the confidence to operate as a site 2IC
* Passionate, creative and always ahead of food trends
* Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Why Join?
* Senior, influential role with real input into product direction
* Opportunity to shape and grow a pastry and dessert portfolio
* Combination of creativity, leadership and commercial impact
* Join a business that values innovation and craftsmanship
* Relocation assistance will be on offer for the right candidate
This role would suit a true pastry guru ready to take the next step into a broader product and leadership position.
Apply today or please send your resume to Natasha Donaghy: natasha@osbornerichardson.com.au
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