Head Pastry Chef

EDITION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Bonus Plan

Taxi allowance

Uniform provided

Discounted accommodation

Discounted food & drinks

Eye test vouchers

Wellness programmes

Job summary

The London EDITION is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team at Berners Tavern Restaurant, part of our celebrated hotel. You will drive menu development, quality and consistency while owning cost control and safety standards.

Reporting to the Chef Partner and Executive Chef, you will manage the pastry operation across restaurant, room service, bar and banqueting, mentoring staff and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Pastry Chef in a high quality restaurant or hotel.
• Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce.
• Creative approach with attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining brand-approved Look Book standards for guest amenities.
• Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a pastry team.
• Experience managing staff costs, scheduling and holidays.
• Strong focus on finances, purchasing and menu costing.
• Knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry team on a daily basis.
• Drive innovative pastry concepts and cost-effective management to maximise F&B profitability.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Oversee Berners Tavern Restaurant pastry operations and support Room Service, Bar and Banqueting pastry activities.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance knowledge and skills.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Team management

Menu costing

Health & safety

Creativity

Brand standards

Cost control

Staff scheduling

Job description

Additional Information

• Job Number 26099626
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Location 10 Berners Street, London, England, United Kingdom, W1T 3NPVIEW ON MAP
• Schedule Full Time
• Located Remotely? N
• Position Type Management

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Pastry Chef to join and help lead the culinary team at The London EDITION and award winning Berners Tavern Restaurant.

As Head Pastry Chef you will work alongside our Chef Partner, Jason Atherton and our Executive Chef. You will be responsible for leading the Pastry team on a daily basis. You will be innovative, resourceful and ensure cost effective management to maximise F&B profitability and maintain health & safety standards in the kitchen. You will guide the team, identify the developmental needs of others and coach others to improve their knowledge and skills.

In this role you will be heavily focused on Berners Tavern Restaurant kitchen operation and will also oversee the Room Service, Bar and Banqueting pastry culinary operation. The award-winning Berners Tavern is a gastronomic gem in a truly breath-taking setting. We offer a contemporary British menu that is simple yet elegant, using the very best products in the British Isles. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead a motivated team in what we define as the beating heart of The London EDITION hotel.

Are you ready to step into the limelight and take the next big step in your career?

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience as a Head Pastry chef in a high quality restaurant or hotel
• Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;
• A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;
• Experience in maintaining and respecting brand-approved Look Book standards for guest amenities
• Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a team
• Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas and holidays;
• Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;
• A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;

Would you like a job that gives you…

• Food on shift – Meals on us!
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Bonus Plan
• Late evening/Early morning taxi allowance up to £20
• Uniform Provided - Dry cleaning included.
• Discounted accommodation in over 9,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 9,000!
• Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars
• Discounts for your friends and family
• £5 breakfast when staying in most of our European hotels
• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
• 24-hour employee assistance helpline
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Amazing employee parties
• 31 Holiday days (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses
• Instant employee recognition
• Employee of the month nominations with generous prizes
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth
• ...and much more

EDITION is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in a world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism with individuality, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.

But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.