The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart is located just steps from Hobart’s waterfront and the city’s top restaurants and attractions. The Tasman is a unique combination of Modern Contemporary, Art Deco and Heritage architecture. Presenting 152 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites with carefully restored features and adorned with exclusive art pieces from local artists, The Tasman reflects the true spirit of the destination.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will support the preparation and execution of pastry operations, delivering high-quality desserts, pastries, baked goods, and other sweet creations that enhance our guests' dining experiences. Working closely with the wider kitchen and Food & Beverage teams, you will ensure pastry production runs efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, presentation, and consistency.
As a hands-on team member, you will play an important role in the daily operations of the pastry kitchen, supporting the delivery of exceptional products across our food and beverage outlets, events, and guest experiences.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare and execute pastries, desserts, baked goods, and other pastry items in line with hotel standards and service expectations
- Assist in the preparation, baking, and presentation of pastry products with consistency and attention to detail
- Ensure pastry mise en place is completed efficiently to support daily operations and service requirements
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards across all pastry kitchen areas
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to ensure smooth service delivery
- Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines as directed by senior chefs
- Assist with stock rotation, storage, ordering, and minimising food wastage
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations
- Support the pastry team during high-volume service periods, events, and special functions to maintain workflow and guest satisfaction
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-focused kitchen environment
Profile
- Previous experience in a pastry, bakery, hotel, or professional kitchen environment preferred
- Strong understanding of pastry preparation, baking techniques, and dessert production
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, creativity, and presentation
- Team-oriented with a positive, reliable, and proactive attitude
- Willingness to learn and take direction from senior chefs
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
- Full working rights in Australia
Rewards for work, benefits for your lifestyle
- Join a supportive, progressive, and highly experienced team
- Be part of something truly unique within The Tasman experience
- Access generous benefits and discounts for yourself, family, and friends across over 9000+ Marriott properties worldwide
- Extensive career development, learning, and growth opportunities
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives designed to support you personally and professionally
Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to world-class events and experiences across Tasmania
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.
From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
