Pastry Chef | Bert's

The Venue 

Welcome to Bert’s. A light-filled bar and brasserie overlooking Pittwater and the grounds of The Newport. 

Executive chef Jordan Toft’s coastal European menu has something for every occasion. Order a light meal from the bar menu, or dine in our restaurant. Start with something from the Oyster Bar – caviar, dressed crab or crudo. For mains select live lobster from the tank, or whole fish, beef, poultry or pork that’s either roasted in the charcoal oven or over the Basque grills. To accompany your meal, the larder table has a selection of vegetables, simply prepared.

The Role 

Bert’s Bar & Brasserie is in the market for a full-time Pastry Chef to join this award-winning team. Experience cooking in high-end kitchens is desirable, and you’ll be expected to be able to run your own section, train junior staff and manage MEP. You’ll have a passion for pastry, enjoy working in an open kitchen and being part of a high performing team.

Our Ideal candidate has the following experience and attributes:

• A passion for all thing's pastry related and enjoy working in a fun and casual environment.
• Good knowledge around modern and claissic pastry techniques.
• Experience in hatted bistro's, restaurants or high-end hotels would be ideal.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen, good organisation, and attention to detail
• Train junior chefs and develop your management skills

The Reward 

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:   

• Competitive salary and award rates. 
• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents. 
• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues. 
• Career and development opportunities through the Merivale Academy. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Employee Referral Program.