Join the Team at de’sendent
de’sendent is an experience-driven dining destination built on bold creativity, exceptional produce, and genuine hospitality. We champion our region and the people who grow, farm, and fish here — the craftspeople who help us bring some of the world’s best ingredients to the plate.
We’re now looking for a Pastry Chef to join our small, close-knit team and help us create memorable, world-class dining experiences.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re someone who loves cooking — really loves it. You care about flavour, craft, detail, and the people you cook for. You enjoy working with beautiful seasonal produce, forming relationships with local suppliers, and pushing yourself creatively.
Most of all, you bring warmth, generosity, and heart to the kitchen. You enjoy being part of a team where everyone looks after one another and where your voice, ideas, and curiosity genuinely matter.
Key responsibilities
- Create unique baked goods in accordance with menu specifications
- Develop creative, customised desserts and baked goods
- Work hands-on with a tight team of passionate hospitality professionals
- Contribute to the overall menu direction of the restaurant
- Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships for the pastry section
- Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
- Ensure the kitchen is clean at all times and meets all local health code and food safety requirements
- Train and supervise junior kitchen staff in pastry techniques as required
Skills and experience
- Relevant trade qualification in patisserie or commercial cookery (AQF Certificate III or higher), or equivalent overseas qualification
- Demonstrated experience in a comparable pastry role in a restaurant or commercial kitchen
- Sound knowledge of Australian food safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to work independently and manage a section
- Current right to work in Australia
Terms
- Full-time position, 38 ordinary hours per week
- Salary: $85,000 per annum, plus superannuation at the statutory rate
- Location: Margaret River region, Western Australia
Why Join Us
This isn’t “just another kitchen job.” It’s a chance to help build something exciting — somewhere that aims for the highest level of hospitality while staying warm, human, and deeply connected to its place.
If you’re looking for a team that works hard, cares deeply, and strives to create experiences that rival the best in the world, we’d love to meet you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
