Lead the dessert section at Sydney's iconic CATALINA Restaurant.
CATALINA Restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead our dessert section. This role suits a confident, organised pastry professional with strong classical foundations, a collaborative leadership style, and a focus on consistency, quality and seasonality.
About CATALINA Restaurant
Located on the waterfront in Rose Bay, CATALINA Restaurant is a long‐standing Sydney institution known for refined dining, thoughtful service, and high‐quality Australian produce. Family‐owned for over 30 years, Catalina operates with a clear focus on professionalism, stability, and attention to detail across all areas of the business.
About the Role
As Head Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for the day‐to‐day running of the dessert section. This includes menu design, preparation, service execution, and team leadership. You'll work closely with the senior kitchen team to ensure desserts align with the broader menu and meet Catalina's expectations for quality and presentation.
The role requires consistency, organisation, and the ability to lead calmly in a high‐standard kitchen environment.
What You'll Bring
* Strong experience in classic pastry and dessert production
* Technical skills across puff pastry, brioche, baking, and plated desserts
* Proven ability to design and execute seasonal dessert menus
* A collaborative approach to team leadership and communication
* High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and workflow management
* Reliability, professionalism, and pride in your work
Why Join Us
* Salary: $90,000 per annum + superannuation
* A leadership role in a respected, established restaurant
* Stable kitchen structure with clear expectations and standards
* Opportunity to contribute creatively within a supportive team environment
* A professional workplace that values consistency, respect, and long‐term growth
Apply
If you are an experienced pastry chef ready to take ownership of a dessert section within a high‐quality, well‐run restaurant, we encourage you to apply.
Please send your resume and a brief cover note to Executive Chef Mark Axisa at .
Application Questions
* Do you have professional cake decorating experience?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Pastry?
* Do you have professional baking experience?
* Do you have professional experience with plated desserts?
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