Head Pastry Chef – new opening

Berkeley Scott; London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury restaurant in Central London seeks a Head Pastry Chef to craft an innovative dessert menu that blends traditional Asian flavors with modern techniques. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the restaurant's dessert identity while leading a talented team in one of London’s most exciting dining ventures.

Benefits

Full creative input

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in fine dining.
• Strong understanding of Asian flavours and presentation styles.
• Experience in restaurant pre-openings.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pastry operations for a major new restaurant opening.
• Create an original, Asian-inspired dessert menu.
• Recruit, train, and manage a skilled pastry team.

Skills

Asian flavours

Creativity

Attention to detail

Team leadership

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ead Pastry Chef – New Luxury Pan-Asian Restaurant Opening | Central London | £60,000 per annum

We’re hiring an experienced and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead the dessert program for an exciting new high-end Pan-Asian restaurant launching in Central London this September.

This premium dining destination will celebrate vibrant Pan-Asian flavours with a modern twist, and desserts will play a key role in delivering a memorable guest experience.

The Role – Head Pastry Chef

As Head Pastry Chef, you will:

Lead all pastry operations for a major new restaurant opening

Create an original, Asian-inspired dessert menu, fusing traditional ingredients with modern pastry techniques

Oversee the full production process – from concept development to execution and plating

Recruit, train, and manage a skilled pastry team to ensure precision, creativity, and consistency

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth, high-quality service

Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a fine dining or luxury Pan-Asian/Asian-fusion concept

A strong understanding of Asian flavours, ingredients, and presentation styles

Creative flair and attention to detail, with a passion for modern patisserie

Experience in restaurant pre-openings and team leadership

Organised, driven, and calm under pressure

What’s on Offer

A central role in one of London’s most anticipated restaurant openings

Full creative input to shape the dessert menu and brand identity

Career progression within a leading, well-respected hospitality group

Apply now to find out more!

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