Summary: Seeking a dedicated Baker / Pastry Chef to manage bakery and dessert production, collaborating with the senior kitchen team in a high-volume, well-run kitchen valuing consistency and teamwork. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to own bakery and dessert production 2. Collaborative menu development with senior kitchen team 3. Stable environment with growth opportunities for your craft and career Baker / Pastry Chef Full-time | Floriditas – Wellington Floriditas is an iconic Wellington institution — a grand café built on consistency, professionalism, and calm excellence. We’re a high-volume, well-run kitchen that values systems, teamwork, and people who take pride in doing things properly. We’re looking for a full-time Baker / Pastry Chef to take ownership of our bakery and dessert production. The Role This role is responsible for: - All counter food items at Floriditas - The majority of dessert preparation for service - Working on a rotating menu, developed collaboratively with our senior kitchen team - You’ll work primarily from our production and prep kitchen on Swan Lane, with occasional support shifts in the Floriditas service kitchen when required. - You’ll report directly to the Head Chef – Floriditas and work closely with Julie Clark on menu development and planning. Key Responsibilities - Produce all counter food items to agreed recipes, specifications, and par levels - Prepare and maintain dessert components for service - Maintain clean, organised, and food-safe bakery and prep kitchen spaces - Take responsibility for bakery equipment use, care, and maintenance - Communicate clearly around recipe changes, prep needs, and equipment requirements - Participate in weekly or fortnightly planning meetings - Support the wider kitchen team as needed — this role is part of the BOH team, not a silo What We’re Looking For - Proven experience as a baker and/or pastry chef in a professional kitchen - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - Confidence working with production volumes and structured systems - Clear communication and a collaborative mindset - Pride in cleanliness, consistency, and preparation - Flexibility to support service when the business needs it Why Work at Floriditas? Real Hospitality. Real Development. - A stable, well-established business with clear leadership - High standards without unnecessary chaos - A one-team culture — FOH and BOH working together - Genuine opportunities to grow your craft and your career - Competitive pay aligned to experience and performance - Staff meals, great coffee, and a professional workplace Floriditas isn’t for everyone — and that’s intentional. It is for people who want to work in a calm, high-performing kitchen and take pride in their work. Apply If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief note about your experience and interest in the role.
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