PastryLarder Chef

PASTRY & COLD LARDER CHEF | PART TIME

Liar Liar - Modern Japanese
Braeside, Melbourne VIC

We are looking for an organised, creative and highly motivated Pastry & Cold Larder Chef to join our brand new state of the art kitchen.

This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys precision, presentation and creativity, with responsibility across both dessert production and cold kitchen preparation.

At Liar Liar, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences while helping develop new menu items and maintaining the highest kitchen standards.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

Pastry

• Preparation and service of all desserts

• Dessert plating and presentation during service

• Production of our specialty desserts designed by our Sous Chef

• Recipe development and seasonal menu changes

• Managing dessert mise en place and stock levels

Cold Larder

• Preparation of cold starters and shared plates

• Garnishes, salads and cold accompaniments

• Function canapés and event preparation

• Sauce, dressing and garnish production

• Maintaining presentation standards across all cold dishes

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Pastry, Larder or Qualified Chef position

• Strong attention to detail and presentation

• Ability to work cleanly and efficiently under pressure

• Excellent organisational skills

• Understanding of food safety and HACCP procedures

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

• Passion for hospitality and delivering quality food

• Availability to work nights and weekends

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Creative input into menu development

• Career progression opportunities

• Supportive management team

• Stable part-time position

This role would suit a chef looking to take ownership of a section and contribute to the growth of two exciting venues.

If you take pride in presentation, organisation and consistency and want to be part of a passionate team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief introduction about yourself.