Bring your creativity and pastry expertise to one of Brisbane’s most prestigious dining destinations.
SK Steak & Oyster is a modern steakhouse renowned for premium produce, exceptional service and an elevated dining experience. Located within The Calile Hotel precinct on prestigious James Street, SK Steak & Oyster has established itself as one of Brisbane’s most recognised restaurants.
Part of St Albans, alongside Hellenika, Sushi Room and Sunshine, it’s an exciting time to join us. With new venues on the horizon and continued growth ahead, we’re creating even more opportunities for our people to develop, progress and build rewarding careers.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section at SK Steak & Oyster.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a talented pastry professional who takes pride in creating beautifully executed desserts and pastry items. You’ll oversee all aspects of pastry operations, from menu development and daily production through to team leadership, quality control and cost management.
The hours are predominantly mornings and will include weekend work and occasional evening shifts.
Your Role
As Head Pastry Chef, you’ll lead the development and delivery of SK Steak & Oyster’s pastry and dessert offering while maintaining the exceptional standards the venue is known for.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the daily operation of the pastry section
Developing and refining seasonal dessert and pastry menus
Preparing and producing high-quality desserts, pastries and pastry components
Ensuring exceptional presentation, flavour and consistency across every service
Managing daily preparation, production schedules and mise en place
Training, mentoring and supporting pastry team members
Allocating duties and ensuring the pastry section is organised, stocked and service-ready
Working closely with the Executive Chef and senior kitchen team on menu development
Maintaining recipe specifications, portion control and presentation standards
Managing food costs, stock levels, ordering and supplier requirements
Maintaining the highest food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
Contributing creativity and new ideas to the continued development of the SK dessert offering
Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Previous experience as a Head Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef or senior pastry professional in a premium hospitality environment
- Strong leadership skills with experience training and developing pastry teams
- Advanced pastry skills, including dessert presentation, seasonal menu development and recipe standards
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with a strong understanding of food costs, stock management and waste reduction
- Availability to work mornings, weekends and occasional evenings, with full working rights in Australia
What’s on Offer
A senior leadership role at one of Brisbane’s premier dining destinations
The opportunity to lead and shape the pastry offering at SK Steak & Oyster
Predominantly morning shifts, including weekends, with occasional evening shifts as required
Premium location within The Calile Hotel precinct on James Street
Work with exceptional produce and quality seasonal ingredients
Join an experienced, passionate and high-performing kitchen team
Excellent staff discounts across St Albans venues
Ongoing training and professional development
Genuine career progression across St Albans
Exciting opportunities ahead, with new venues coming soon
Be part of an ambitious and expanding hospitality business with a strong future in Brisbane
If you’re an accomplished pastry professional with the creativity, leadership and attention to detail to deliver an exceptional dessert offering, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and bring your pastry expertise and leadership to SK Steak & Oyster.
