**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25175519 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, 650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Ritz-Carlton%20Melbourne%2C%20650%20Lonsdale%20Street%2C%20Melbourne%2C%20Victoria%2C%20Australia%2C%203000) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Non-Management **Join our Ladies & Gentlemen - Pastry Chef De Partie** At The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, pastry is not just a course - it’s a statement of craftsmanship. We are seeking an experienced and passionate **Pastry Chef De Partie** to help our pastry team in delivering exceptional desserts for both intimate fine dining and large-scale luxury banquets, on a Full-Time basis. **Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered.** **What you’ll do:** + Support the Pastry Sous Chef in overseeing the pastry kitchen's daily operations + Take the lead in plated dessert and banquet menu development, ensuring elegance and consistency in every service + Demonstrate mastery in working with chocolate, including tempering and artistic presentation + Manage, train and guide a large and diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration + Uphold rigorous food safety, allergen management, and hygiene standards + Collaborate cross-functionally with Banquets and Culinary teams to deliver flawless guest experiences + Maintain inventory, support cost control and manage high production volumes + Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results + Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets. **Who we’re looking for:** + A confident and capable leader with at least 3 years of experience in pastry, including team leadership + Prior experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or high-end venue with large banquet operations + Deep technical knowledge and creativity in contemporary and classic patisserie + Strong organisational skills, calm under pressure, with a hands-on approach to service + A natural trainer and mentor who brings out the best in others + Certificate IV in Patisserie or equivalent + Availability to work full-time, across shifts including weekends and public holidays **Our Benefits:** + Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends + Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month + Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group + Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program + Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now! We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, please email us at rc.melrz.hr@ritzcarlton.com. _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate. Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests. Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with. In joining The Ritz-Carlton, 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.