Summary: The Executive Head Pastry Chef will lead dessert innovation at a prestigious private members club in Central London, focusing on high-end, bespoke desserts. This role requires a visionary pastry chef with a Michelin or fine dining background to oversee a skilled team and create seasonal menus. The position offers a daytime schedule with minimal late nights, allowing for a balanced work-life environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary artistry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pastry kitchen and oversee dessert innovation.
• Create seasonal menus and showpiece desserts.
• Mentor and manage a team of 12+ pastry chefs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to uphold high culinary standards.
• Scale desserts for various events, from intimate dinners to grand soirées.
• Maintain cost management and zero-compromise quality standards.

Key Skills:

• 5-star hotel or Michelin pastry background.
• Experience in luxury events, weddings, and galas.
• Inventive and precise in dessert crafting.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Event-savvy with the ability to scale desserts for different occasions.
• Passion for creating visually stunning, trend-led desserts.

Salary (Rate): 80000

City: City Of Westminster

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other