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.