Head Pastry Chef

Oudh 1722; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary dining project in Greater London is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead dessert operations. You will ensure high standards of quality and creativity in pastry offerings while managing a team and collaborating closely with the kitchen leadership. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and strong technical skills. The role promises creative freedom and competitive salary, along with paid holidays and team benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary including service charge

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Staff meals during shifts

Staff discounts and regular team socials

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef.
• Strong technical pastry skills across classic and modern techniques.
• Experience in menu development and dessert innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all pastry and dessert production to a consistently high standard.
• Develop, refine, and maintain a dessert menu aligned with the restaurant's concept.
• Train, mentor, and develop the pastry team.

Skills

Technical pastry skills

Menu development

Leadership

Food cost control

Understanding of Indian flavours

Job description

Exceptional food. Warm hospitality. Flawless execution.

Join the Founding Team of Oudh 1722

Coming to Borough in March 2026, Oudh 1722 is a project rooted in the soul of Awadhi cuisine and the art of genuine hospitality. We are transforming a three-story Victorian building into a dining sanctuary where the food defined by the slow‑cooked, aromatic traditions of Lucknow is only half the story.

From the moment guests step inside, they should feel the theatre of the kitchen and the warmth of a world‑class front‑of‑house team working in perfect harmony. Backed by a Michelin‑starred pedigree, we are building an environment that is as intentional as it is elegant. We are looking for people who want to be part of a team where the service feels just as "handmade" and soulful as the food we serve.

Role Overview

The Head Pastry Chef is responsible for leading all pastry and dessert operations, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and creativity across the dessert offering. This role combines hands‑on execution with leadership, menu development, and maintaining the highest standards of technique, presentation, and organisation.

In Your First 12 Months, You’ll…

• Lead and execute all pastry and dessertproduction to a consistently high standard
• Develop, refine, and maintaina dessert menu aligned with the restaurant’s concept and quality standards
• Ensure balance between creativity, authenticity, and commercial viability
• Manage daily prep, production schedules, and service execution for pastry
• Train, mentor, and developthe pastry team
• Maintain consistency, portion control, and presentation standards
• Oversee ordering, stock control, and waste management within pastry
• Ensure full compliancewith food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chefand senior kitchen leadership
• Lead by example in professionalism, discipline, and kitchen culture

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef
• Strong technical pastry skills across classic and modern techniques
• Experience in menu development and dessert innovation
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of food cost control and waste management
• Calm, focused, and solutions-oriented under pressure
• Passion for quality, precision, and consistency
• Experience with Indian flavours or spices is a strong advantage

The Package

• Competitive salary per annum (DOE) including service charge
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
• Staff meals during shifts
• Staff discounts and regular team socials
• Ongoing training and development with senior culinary leadership

Why Work with Us

• Heritage‑led, quality‑driven culinary concept
• Creative freedom within a structured, professional environment
• Clear long‑term career progression
• Supportive and respectful kitchen culture
• Opportunity to shape and lead the pastry identity of the restaurant