Head Pastry Chef

Sexy Fish - Management; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant in Mayfair is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead their team. This role involves developing creative dessert menus and overseeing all pastry kitchen operations. Candidates should have proven leadership in the culinary industry with a passion for pastry arts.

Benefits

Generous discount off your bill

Opportunities for progression across the Group

28 days holiday, increasing with service

Recommend a friend scheme with bonuses

Exclusive access to various discounts

Reward programmes and staff recognition

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong pastry skills with a track record of creative dessert menus.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative dessert menus.
• Oversee the pastry kitchen operations and quality standards.
• Lead and inspire the pastry team.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Pastry Skills

Job description

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Sexy Fish, in the heart of Mayfair, is an avant-garde dining destination known for its opulent décor, innovative cuisine, and electric atmosphere. Inspired by Japan, the menu features sushi, sashimi, tempura, and robata, while the bar boasts the world’s largest Japanese whisky collection. Our exceptional wine programme offers over 500 wines, from fine and rare labels to an extensive Champagne selection, exciting finds from lesser-known regions, and a curated sake list. With a reputation for creativity, excellence, and world-class service, Sexy Fish won Best International Restaurant Bar at TOTC 2022.

We are currently seeking a highly accomplished and creative
Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry team. As the Head Pastry Chef, you will
play a central role in shaping the dessert menu, overseeing pastry kitchen
operations, and contributing to the overall success of our culinary offerings.
If you have a passion for pastry arts, exceptional leadership skills, and a
commitment to delivering extraordinary dining experiences, we invite you to be
a key influencer at our stunning restaurant.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute innovative and high-quality dessert
menus.

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen,
ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

- Lead and inspire the pastry team, providing guidance and
fostering a collaborative work environment.

- Collaborate with the management team to develop seasonal
menus and special offerings.

- Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage the
freshness of ingredients.

- Ensure efficient pastry kitchen workflows and maintain a
positive and efficient working environment.

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or in a similar
leadership role within the culinary industry.

- Strong pastry skills and a track record of creating
successful and creative dessert menus.

- Exceptional organizational, communication, and
interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and
efficiently manage tasks.

- Familiarity with inventory management and ordering
processes.

- Generous discount
off your bill (including drinks), when dining in one of our restaurants across
the Group

- Unrivalled
opportunities for progression across the Group

- 28 days holiday,
increasing with length of service up to 5 extra days

- Recommend a
friend scheme with great bonuses per individual referral

- Exclusive access
to our discounts including money off gym memberships, travel, online shopping,
gadget, and much more

- Reward
programmes, long service awards, and staff recognition and incentives

Join our team and
be a part of a distinguished establishment committed to delivering unparalleled
hospitality.

We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity
and diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged.