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.
