Merivale

Casual Pastry Chef | Hotel Centennial

Merivale  •  Woollahra, AU (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Company Description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

The Venue

Hotel Centennial is a Woollahra institution, perfectly positioned opposite Centennial Parklands.

Relaxed and elegant, its interiors feature an artfully curated mix of furniture and antiques. Executive Chef Ben Greeno’s love of local produce shines through a Mediterranean-influenced menu built around simple, beautifully executed dishes. It’s the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication, old and new, with a dash of the unexpected.

The Role

We’re looking for a casual Pastry Chef to join the passionate team at Hotel Centennial.

Working alongside talented chefs, you’ll bring care, creativity and precision to pastry preparation and dessert service. This is a great opportunity to work with quality seasonal ingredients in a kitchen that values flavour, technique and the finer details.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Previous pastry experience in a quality restaurant, hotel or dedicated pastry kitchen.
  • A love of beautifully executed desserts and an eye for detail.
  • Confidence managing preparation and delivering consistent results during busy service.
  • Strong organisation, communication and food safety practices.
  • A positive, collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for learning new techniques.
  • Flexibility to work casual shifts across the venue’s trading hours.

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits

  • 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues.
  • Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
  • Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
  • Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
  • Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
  • Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.
  • Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
  • Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
  • Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.
Merivale

About Merivale

At Merivale, we aim to bring a little magic into the everyday. We are driven to deliver unique and memorable experiences to every person who steps into one of our venues.

Owned and run by the Hemmes family for over 60 years, Merivale began as an iconic fashion house started by John and Merivale Hemmes. Merivale’s fashionable beginnings were soon followed by a venture into hospitality, opening a Thai tea café within their Sydney CBD fashion building in 1970. From here, Merivale’s hospitality roots were firmly planted.

Merivale is now led by CEO Justin Hemmes, whose creativity and knack for pushing the boundaries has made Merivale what it is today. Hemmes has become a pioneer within the Australian hospitality industry, growing the ever-expanding Merivale portfolio to over 90 brands and venues.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
1956
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