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.

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