Head Pastry Chef - Luxury Restaurant operation Central London

Momentum Hospitality Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury restaurant in Central London is looking for an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead their pastry operations. This role involves managing a talented team, designing seasonal menus, and ensuring high-quality dessert production. The ideal candidate must have exceptional technical skills and strong leadership abilities. Compensation is competitive, with a salary up to £60,000 along with the chance to work in a high-end setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume luxury restaurant environment.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team effectively.
• Expertise in creating high-end desserts and pastries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastry team, ensuring smooth operations.
• Design and implement innovative seasonal menus.
• Oversee large-volume production for various events.

Skills

Exceptional technical skill

Strong leadership

Creativity in pastry design

Job description

Head Pastry Chef - Luxury Restaurant operation Central London

Head Pastry Chef - Salary Up to60,000

We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry operations within a high-volume, luxury establishment in Mayfair, Central London. This role demands exceptional technical skill, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver consistently outstanding quality across a range of high-end desserts, afternoon teas, and large-scale production for multiple outlets or events.

You will oversee a talented team of pastry chefs and ensure that every item produced reflects the elegance, precision, and quality expected from one of Londons most prestigious culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastry and bakery team, ensuring smooth daily operations across production and service.
• Design and implement innovative, seasonal menus aligned with the brand identity and customer expectations.
• Oversee large-volume production for restaurants, afternoon teas, events, and retail offerings.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, presentation, and consistency across all pastry items.
• Control costs, wastage, and stock management while maintaining profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with ...