Head Pastry Chef - Japanese Izakaya - East London - up to £55k

Head Pastry Chef – Japanese Izakaya – East London – up to £55k

Lead the pastry section for a highly anticipated new opening, crafting desserts for a high-volume restaurant inspired by the energy of East Tokyo.

We are seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to join the opening team of a striking new Japanese izakaya opening in London this Spring. This is an opportunity for a pastry chef with Pan-Asian experience to build a section from the ground up.

The Restaurant:

A high-energy Japanese izakaya, designed to bring the spirit of Tokyo to East London.200-cover restaurant with a focus on shareable, authentic Japanese dishes.Open robata kitchen as the centrepiece, creating an immersive dining experience.Lively, busy services in the heart of east London.

The Pastry Role:

Full creative ownership to develop the complete dessert offering.Build and grow the pastry team (currently 4 people) – you will be the architect of the section.Responsibility for all pastry and bakery output across breakfast, cafe lunch, and dinner service.5 signature desserts for the main dinner menu, plus hotel amenities and petit fours.Work with a generous budget using quality ingredients.

The Ideal Head Pastry Chef:

Proven experience as Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Sous Chef within a Pan-Asian or Japanese restaurant group.Creative leader who can develop an entire menu from concept to plate.Structured organiser who can build and train a team, and maintain consistency across high-volume services.Commercially aware, capable of working within a budget.Ambitious and ready to make their mark in a high-profile opening.

Why Apply?

Be the founding Pastry Chef for a highly anticipated restaurant concept.Put your name to the menu with true creative freedom.Competitive salary up to £55k.Build and lead your own team from the start.

Ready to create something special?
APPLY TODAY. Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.