Executive Pastry Chef

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Dining discounts

R&D trips and education

Relocation & visa sponsorship

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry, dessert, bakery, and gelatería programmes across a dynamic portfolio of venues in a vibrant metropolitan setting.

The role requires 15+ years of pastry experience and at least 5+ years in leadership, with a strong track record in profitability, team development, and exceptional guest experiences. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are available.

Qualifications

• 15+ years pastry experience in world-class organisations.
• 5+ years leadership experience managing diverse teams.
• A true passion for creating exceptional experiences.
• Versatility to develop and execute pastry, dessert, bakery, and gelatería programmes.
• Extreme eye for detail and relentless drive for excellence.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Solid financial acumen with track record of profitability.
• Experience working in a major metropolitan city with a vibrant F&B scene.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry, dessert, bakery, and gelatería concepts across venues.
• Oversee teams and mentor pastry staff in a growth-focused environment.
• Drive profitability through cost controls and menu engineering.
• Collaborate with culinary, design, and operations to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Support expansion plans with R&D and educational initiatives.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Financial acumen

F&B city experience

Job description

Our partner is a prolific hospitality group with award-winning, thought-provoking venues that range from Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants to casual neighbourhood gems. With a successful track record of creating unique concepts, delivering exceptional experiences, and telling powerful stories through food and design, they are by far one of the most ambitious and innovative groups in Asia.

As the group continues its growth across the region, the unique role of Executive Pastry Chef has emerged. This is an excellent opportunity to join an international community of accomplished hospitality professionals in a remarkable, unparalleled city.

The ideal candidate has:

• 15+ years of pastry experience in established, world-class organisations;
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing diverse teams;
• A true passion for creating exceptional experiences;
• A wide repertoire and versatility to develop and execute the pastry, dessert, bakery, and gelatería programmes;
• An extreme eye for detail and a relentless drive for personal and team excellence;
• Exceptional communication skills;
• Solid financial acumen, with a track record of driving and achieving profitability;
• Experience working in a major metropolitan city with a vibrant F&B scene.

What's on the table:

• A dynamic portfolio of restaurants with massive expansion ahead;
• A tight-knit work community with high team engagement;
• Full medical and dental insurance;
• Major dining discounts;
• R&D trips and educational experiences;
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship.