Pastry Commis Chef

Sumi Marylebone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on duty

Employee discounts

Job summary

SUMI Marylebone is recruiting a Pastry Commis Chef to join the founding team for its new Marylebone restaurant. You will assist the pastry section, plating desserts with Japanese ingredients and techniques, from prep through to service, working closely with the Pastry Chef and Head Chef.

This role offers hands‑on pastry development in a high‑performing kitchen, with opportunities to progress and learn across Creative Restaurant Group. Applicants should be available to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Genuinely loves pastry with an eye for detail.
• Ability to follow recipes with accuracy and care.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback.
• Calm, organized under busy service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry and dessert components to recipe and standard during service.
• Plate desserts with care and consistency.
• Learn menus, ingredients and allergen procedures.
• Work with ingredients like matcha, yuzu, sesame and miso.
• Weigh, measure and follow recipes accurately.
• Maintain mise en place and section organization.
• Label, store and rotate stock correctly.
• Support Pastry Chef and kitchen to deliver seamless service.
• Follow opening, closing, hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Take part in daily briefings and ongoing training.

Skills

Pastry

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Pastry Commis Chef - SUMI Marylebone

SUMI opens its second restaurant on Devonshire Street, Marylebone, in November 2026. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI is known for exceptional Japanese food, expert craft and genuine hospitality. We’re looking for a Pastry Commis Chef to join our founding team from day one and grow with us.

The Role

As Pastry Commis Chef, you will support our pastry section in creating desserts that bring Japanese ingredients and technique to every guest’s final course. You will work closely with the Pastry Chef, Head Chef and wider kitchen as one team, from daily preparation through to plating during service.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to build their pastry skills, learn Japanese ingredients and technique, and build a lasting career in professional kitchens.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing pastry and dessert components to recipe and standard
• Plating desserts with care and consistency during service
• Learning our menus, ingredients and allergen procedures
• Working with Japanese ingredients such as matcha, yuzu, black sesame and miso
• Weighing, measuring and following recipes accurately
• Managing your mise en place and keeping the section organised
• Labelling, storing and rotating stock correctly
• Supporting the Pastry Chef and wider kitchen to deliver seamless service
• Following opening, closing, hygiene and food safety procedures
• Taking part in daily briefings and ongoing training

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in a pastry section or a culinary qualification would be an advantage. We are just as interested in people with the right attitude, energy and desire to learn.

You will need:

• A genuine love of pastry and an eye for detail
• Accuracy and care when following recipes
• A willingness to learn and take on feedback
• The ability to stay calm and organised during busy services
• A team first attitude and good communication
• High standards of cleanliness and food safety
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Salary

Upto £14.01 p/h, plus benefits

Why Join Us?

At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. You will learn alongside experienced chefs and have genuine opportunities to progress into Demi Chef de Partie and Pastry Chef de Partie positions as your skills develop.

• Join an exciting new restaurant opening from the very beginning
• Hands on training in pastry and Japanese ingredients
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group
• Staff meals while on duty
• Employee discounts across participating restaurants

Bring your creativity, care and ambition to SUMI Marylebone, and help us make every guest’s experience one to remember.

Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship.