Japanese Production Chef - Incipio Group Limited - London

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. Juno is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar launching at Olympia, a space that blends the ease of neighbourhood dining with the energy of a West London destination. Rooted in simple, produce-led cooking, Juno's hospitality will be warm, generous and effortlessly stylish. It's a restaurant designed to feel both familiar and fresh, with a menu built around seasonal plates, handmade pasta, and a confident drinks programme anchored by spritzes, negronis, and a considered Italian wine list. Juno will attract a broad audience, including local West Londoners, early evening pre-theatre diners and weekend groups looking for a place that feels fun but refined; a balance of accessibility and aspiration. We are seeking an exceptional General Manager who brings both talent and heart to the role. Someone who is energised by creating elevated dining experiences in breathtaking surroundings, and who understands how to turn moments into memories for our guests. Our ideal candidate is an accomplished, confident leader commercially astute, guest-obsessed, and committed to operational excellence. They empower and inspire their teams, foster a culture of accountability and growth, and bring a commanding yet approachable presence to the floor. We are looking for a leader to embrace this brand and bring their team on a journey to deliver fun, elevated and exciting hospitality. The Role: As General Manager, you'll be at the forefront of Juno's success, driving operational and commercial excellence, leading a passionate team, and ensuring every guest leaves with a story to tell. Our General Managers are pro-active, engaging and accountable leaders in their businesses. Taking full ownership for the daily running and forward planning of their venues, people and P&L's. They bring imagination, joy and a boundless passion for incredible people, outstanding hospitality and commerciality in every aspect of their business. We Expect You To: Lead a large team in a fast-paced, premium venue, ensuring smooth and structured operations. Take full ownership – financials, people, compliance, and guest experience are yours to drive. Be disruptive – challenge the norm, ask questions, and push boundaries. Develop and empower your management team to lead with structure, confidence, and independence. Obsess over service standards – delivering nothing short of excellence. Coach, mentor, and inspire – with a big heart and a focus on people development. Be commercially courageous – making calculated decisions that drive success. Ensure safety – of your guests, your team, and your venue at all times. Maintain compliance – actively promote completion of online training, daily/ weekly checks and best practices. Adapt and evolve – embrace challenges and thrive in a changing environment. Communicate with impact – clearly, effectively, and with intention. Always taking the time to review and follow up. Who You'll Be: An accomplished leader with a track record of driving excellence in elevated, food-focused venues, combining operational expertise with a passion for warm, approachable hospitality. Someone with strong business acumen – confident in managing financials, budgets, and targets. Extensive experience managing relationships and operational interfaces within major developments with a strong understanding of how large, multi-stakeholder estates function as well as maintaining relationships with Landlord & local authorities. A people-first mentality – you care deeply about your team's growth and well-being, championing an inclusive culture. Energy, passion, and resilience – you lead by example and thrive under pressure. A structured mindset – setting clear expectations and empowering your team. Obsessed with communication – constantly speaking to your team, with the ability to communicate the bigger picture as well as venue specific details and getting the team to understand why their roles are so important to the companies success. Have curiosity and courage in spades – always questioning, improving, and innovating. Fun! Doesn't take themselves too seriously and understands that hospitality is all about personality & heart. Benefits & Best Bits Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Great bonus potential Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows Company awards and events Sickness & Compassionate Pay Trips award...Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. Vibrancy: the state of being full of energy and life Chef de Parties are the cogs of our kitchens, who runs their section brilliantly with passion and pride. We encourage creativity within our kitchens and offer a chef development program that will guide you in your journey to Head chef. ++WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO++ · Preparing, cooking and presenting quality dishes within the specialty section · Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes · Preparing meat & fish · Assisting with the management of health and safety · Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices · Supporting with the training and development of Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters · Monitoring portion and waste control · Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards ++WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR++ · Food passion – Someone who lives to taste · A strong desire to learn & progress · Positive energy – A can do attitude BENEFITS + BEST BITS Dosh, Dough, Cash: London Living Wage + Tronc at 12.5% Apprenticeship scheme: Get qualified and level up Exceed expectations and earn more cash Wagestream: Your money, your choice Access to savings, discounts and financial coaching Health, Dental and Optical insurance Support with your kids Grow as we go: 70% of our management teams are people we have progressed internally Climb the Career Pathway Mental Maintenance: Therapy for free Side Hustles: Use your expertise to earn extra cash Peer Recognition: Shout out your teammates and share the love Work with your bestie : cash for referrals Go the distance: earn additional holiday days after 2 years continuous service Party with the entire of Incipio Football Crazy + Socials Mad Let us take you somewhere else... like Portugal to drink wine or France to ski Bring your mate or a date for 50% off food and drinks Get pregnant? Want to Adopt? Need time off because you are going through a hard time? We have got your back with enhanced leave. On your bike: Cycle to work scheme Incipio Group are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a fair recruitment process. This means we don't require your name, age, ethnicity or gender to be on your CV – it's up to you whether you would like to disclose that information.

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. Vibrancy: the state of being full of energy and life Team Members at Incipio are key parts of our team, and our management teams will empower you to grow in your role, working with you on your hospitality skills and product knowledge, striving to be the best version of yourself. Our Team Members bring our beautiful venues to life, curating vibrant atmospheres for great times. BENEFITS + BEST BITS · Tronc paid fairly and equally · 60% of our management teams have been promoted internally. · Mental Maintenance: Therapy for free · Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus · Career support and opportunities to develop within the Career Pathway, expanding in your role as the business grows · Company awards to celebrate team and regular events · Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials · Incentive trips sponsored by Brands (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) · Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave · 50% discount for food and drink in all Incipio venues WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO · Have a passion for all things hospitality, driving positive feedback and achieving a target set by your management team each week. · You work at pace with energy, always looking for the next task that can be completed. · You proactively work to enhance the atmosphere of your venue, including music, lighting and temperature and communicate this with your management team. · You work closely with your front of house and kitchen teams to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests on every shift. · You actively achieve sales targets set by your management team and support other team members to do the same. · Everything you deliver is to the highest service standards, proactively driving sales and following the lead of your management team. · You ensure our guests are shown the best possible experience and are looked after safely when in our venues and when leaving. · You actively complete your compliancy e-learning within 2 weeks of starting to ensure you are safe in the workplace. · You deliver our products to spec, complete spec tests and take and learn new drinks and food menu dishes when required. · Having fun, laughing and giving good vibes WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR · You positively represent yourself, your team and Incipio, day by day through your actions, tasks, and responsibilities. · Vibrant + energetic individuals · A discipline for exceptional standards · Problem solvers; people who thrive from completing tasks and always find a way through a problem · A natural with guests, someone who enjoys interaction and busy environments. · Friendliness and approachability · A genuine desire to deliver a great experience to our guests and form brilliant teams. Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. Vibrancy: the state of being full of energy and life A vibrant, buzzing Japanese restaurant and rooftop cocktail bar, this dynamic venue channels the electric energy of Tokyo after dark. Inspired by the moody allure of Japanese Noir cinema, it blends shadowy intrigue with neon-lit vibrancy, offering a fresh and modern take on Japanese cuisine and culture in West London. The menu reimagines classic dishes with bold flavours and innovative techniques, while expertly crafted cocktails pay homage to Japan's drinking culture. Whether indulging in exquisite sashimi or sipping highballs under the city skyline, guests are immersed in an atmosphere where tradition meets the avant-garde, and every night feels cinematic. Split across two stunning floors, with an exquisite Private Dining Room offering breathtaking views over West London, Wolves of Tokyo is a world of dynamic, immersive experiences. We are searching for an inspiring leader to embody this vibrant brand, guiding their team on an unforgettable journey while crafting a service that is as thrilling as it is refined-elevated, electrifying, and endlessly engaging. Our Sous Chefs are proactive, detail-oriented leaders in the kitchen. They are true food enthusiasts; creative, passionate, and committed to impeccable standards, while ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations. Supporting with the running of the day-to-day kitchen operations, they ensure that the incredible dishes prepared in our sparkling kitchens are thoroughly enjoyed by our guests. As a Sous Chef, you will support our Chef De Parties, Commis Chefs & Kitchen Porters in maintaining our high standards of service, leading from the front and helping to develop the skills of your team. We empower our Sous Chefs to be approachable, open, honest & respected, and give them the tools to develop their team & themselves. WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO Collaboratively deliver the Wolves of Tokyo Menu with confidence, precision, and pride Work closely with the Head Chef & Itamae Chef to lead the wider kitchen team to create exceptional guest experiences Running the day to day operations of our kitchens Ensuring we are compliant, clean and safe Prepping for the day ahead and delegating tasks to the team to ensure success Supporting with stock management Creating new and exciting dishes for menu changes and seasonal specials Training and Developing your team Lead by example on compliance, safety, and completing e-learning and checklists Represent yourself and the Incipio brand with positivity, professionalism, and pride WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Previous experience as a Senior Chef in a Japanese restaurant with strong technique A passion for hospitality, attention to detail, and high standards of food preparation and presentation Organised, clean, and confident in maintaining food hygiene, stock rotation, and compliance A team player who contributes to a calm, collaborative and motivated kitchen culture Strong communication and willingness to train, mentor, and support junior chefs Energy, pace, and a genuine desire to grow your craft within a high-performance kitchen BENEFITS + BEST BITS Transparent and fair TRONC payments Self Space: Free Therapy available through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus 60% of our management teams are people we have progressed internally Career development + opportunity to grow and expand in this role as the business expands Company awards to celebrate team and regular events Incentive Trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France)· Compassionate Leave Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all of our venues Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

Demi Pastry Chef - Zuma London Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection inspired by the informal and energetic style of izakaya dining. This role is based at Zuma London – our original restaurant in the heart of Knightsbridge, where the Zuma journey first began. A globally recognised destination, Zuma London remains the beating heart of our brand's energy. Part of the Azumi group, an award-winning international restaurant group, Zuma brings modern, vibrant dining experiences to iconic cities across the world. With over 20 Zuma locations and multiple ROKA venues globally, our portfolio continues to grow – each restaurant offering a distinctive yet unmistakably Zuma experience. About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic Demi Pastry Chef to join our vibrant team at Zuma London*. As a key member of our culinary leadership team, you'll play a vital role in delivering the consistency, precision, and excellence that define the Zuma dining experience — supporting the senior chefs, inspiring the brigade, and ensuring every plate reflects our commitment to excellence. Our ideal Demi Pastry Chef You'll embody our values and bring: • A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine, • Proven experience as a *Demi Pastry Chef*in a luxury high-volume restaurant, • A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team, • Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences Benefits We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection. As part of our team, you'll enjoy: • World-Class training - designed to inspire and educate, • Experience hospitality around the globe - with our five incredible brands, • Dining discounts - enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!, • Access to Health Assured, our Employee Assistance Program, • Rewards & Recognition - we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition, • Celebrate your milestones, with an additional day holiday for each two years worked Our Commitment to Inclusivity At Zuma, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance during the recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you. Working at Zuma offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a globally renowned brand that values consistency, growth, and excellence. It's a place where passion meets opportunities, and where every team member is valued for their contribution.

Join our vibrant and dynamic restaurant as a Commis Chef, where we're dedicated to serving delicious food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We are looking for a skilled chef with experience in pasta making to become a key player in our bustling kitchen. We are looking for someone who is punctual, professional, motivated, and able to maintain high standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation. At our restaurant, teamwork is paramount. You'll collaborate with a passionate crew to create exceptional dishes and ensure every guest enjoys a fantastic dining experience. If you are enthusiastic about cooking, thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and eager to contribute to a friendly team, we encourage you to apply. We also offer a bonus reward as part of our commitment to our team's success.

**Wolves of Tokyo Head Chef 50k-65k OTE Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. Wolves of Tokyo, a bold and contemporary Japanese restaurant, is set to open as part of the iconic Olympia development this summer. We're seeking a visionary Head Chef to bring our menu to life, combining traditional Japanese techniques with modern flair to deliver an unforgettable, premium dining experience. The Role: As Head Chef, you'll be the heart of the kitchen, leading a talented team and shaping an innovative menu that captures the energy and precision of Japanese cuisine. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in sushi, sashimi, and other traditional Japanese techniques while incorporating contemporary trends and seasonal ingredients. Master of delegation, expert in setting the tone and creating a harmonious environment for your team to thrive in. ++We Expect You To:++ Collaborate with the Food team to curate and develop both core and seasonal menus with an innovative sushi concept whilst honouring Japanese traditions. Lead your team in preparing and presenting sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese dishes with precision and artistry. Dramatising the guest experience utilising our live theatre kitchen. Ensure the use of the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, with a focus on sourcing premium fish and traditional Japanese techniques. Engage with guests to share insights into ingredients and techniques, adding theatre through storytelling and live demonstrations. Mentor and train your team in sushi preparation, knife skills, yakitori, large plates, and the philosophy of Japanese cuisine. Owning and delivering GP to budget, determining food inventory needs including managing stock, waste and ordering. Total responsibility for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines. Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene practices and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Working in collaboration with the Central Production Manager to ensure quality and inventory needs are met. Managing and owning the kitchen labour spend, rota planning to budget. Ensuring our recruitment is in line with company guidelines, recruiting brilliant skill and the correct people to elevate your teams delivery. Biannual team performance reviews, consistently training your team, encouraging development and company engagement with initiatives such as Kitchen Collabs and Apprenticeship Schemes. Engaging with various programs whether that's in Development or Kitchen Engagement initiatives. ++Who You'll Be:++ A proactive and warm leader, high energy and someone who loves to bring people together. Extensive experience as a Head Chef in a fine dining or authentic Japanese restaurant. Demonstrate mastery of knife skills and traditional Japanese techniques, including fish filleting and sushi rice preparation, with expertise in sushi-making and modern Japanese cuisine. Have a keen eye for standards and take pride in every dish served. Creative, innovative and forward thinking. Multitasker, expert delegator and loves being in the thick of it. Someone who keeps calm when the tickets ramp up and service is in full flow. Someone who our chefs can aspire to be. Benefits & Best Bits Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows Bonus capacity paid annually Company awards and events Sickness & Compassionate Pay Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

Full-Time Italian Head Chef (London, W6) We are an authentic Italian deli restaurant in London, looking for a skilled and passionate Italian Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a full-time position, perfect for an experienced chef with a deep understanding of Italian cuisine and culture. Key Responsibilities: • Overseeing all kitchen operations, including food preparation and presentation., • Creating and maintaining authentic Italian dishes using traditional techniques., • Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are strictly followed., • Managing food stock levels, inventory, and cost control., • Training and supervising kitchen staff to maintain high standards of Italian culinary traditions., • Designing menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and regional Italian flavors., • Collaborating with management to enhance the dining experience. Requirements: • Native or fluent knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture., • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in an Italian restaurant., • Expertise in authentic Italian cooking techniques and recipes., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Thorough knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Creativity and attention to detail in menu development and food presentation. Details: • Location: London, • Hours: Full-time, • Salary: Competitive, starting from £40,000 per year, depending on experience and skills. If you are an Italian chef with a passion for authentic cuisine and are ready to bring your expertise to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter. Join us and lead our kitchen in delivering the true taste of Italy in London!

Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. Soraya, Persian-inspired, arrives as a continuation of 971 Hospitality's world by Pachamama Group. Opening is due mid June 2026. This is your chance to take a part in an exciting new opening. At its heart, Soraya is about sharing. It offers guests an exceptional culinary experience, celebrating the rich and vibrant flavours of Persian cuisine in an exquisite setting. Soraya's menu is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, designed to delight and encourage communal feasting. Signature dishes such as Mast O Khair, Lamb Koobideh, Chicken Joujeh, and Ghaymeh Bedemjan highlight traditional Persian recipes, while innovative plates showcase the team's genius. Prepared with utmost precision, the succulent skewers of marinated meats and vegetables are served on meticulously chosen crockery and silverware that transport diners straight to the heart of Tehran. As a seasoned Prep Chef, we anticipate your readiness to bring your top performance and culinary flair to our team. For the Prep Chef role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Full Service Charge distribution., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday for a full time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. As our Prep Chef, we hope that you will contribute to our mission of introducing exciting, diverse and playful dining concepts to the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy is to be the best, we continuously improve and never settle. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

Tanakatsu is an original Japanese Katsu restaurant based in Angel Islington and has been running for last 8 years. Currently we are recruiting roll as CDP who has a minimum of 2 years experience in similar position As a CDP you are expected to help chefs peeper and serve food (not necessary to have experience in Japanese cuisine) be able to comunícate to with rest of kitchen members and work closely with head chef/owner to keep up both good standards. In return you will receive good wages meals on duty 20 days holiday+ bank holidays Two and half days off one of them will always be Sunday.

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally. Wahaca remains deeply rooted in the values set by our founders. By showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively, our team serves a taste of Mexican sunshine. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe that every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create lasting memories. We are currently looking for a Prep Chef who has great passion for working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in creating flavourful, vibrant, high quality dishes and wants to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to all our guests. How you'll drive the success: • Demonstrate your passion for preparing freshly made dishes following our spec, • Ensure smooth kitchen operations from setup to closing., • Maintain exceptional cleanliness and food safety standards., • Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment. At Wahaca, we believe our team deserves the best, and here are just some of the perks we offer: FINANCIAL: • 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends, • £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca, • Up to £1000 through friend referrals, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay, • Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Wagestream HEALTH AND WELLBEING: • Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs, • Cycle to work scheme, • Support from our trained Mental Health First Aiders, • Time off for when needed; like your child's first day at school DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL: • Own development plan and clear career path, • Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions, • Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year TACOVERSARIES: 1 YEAR: £50 voucher 2 YEARS: Flight to Mexico! 5 YEARS: Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work! If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team! 'Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy.'

The Group Pastry Chef leads the pastry function across all Pachamama Group venues, including, Zephyr (London & Monaco), Bottarga, Nina, Lagana, and Soraya. This role is responsible for menu development, consistency, cost control, and team performance, while ensuring that each concept maintains its own identity. A key responsibility is to protect and respect the existing recipes and established pastry direction of the group, ensuring consistency across all sites. Any evolution or innovation must align with the group's standards and be implemented in a controlled and structured way. Responsibilities Menu Development & Creativity • Develop and implement seasonal dessert menus across all venues., • Adapt menus to reflect each concept's identity (Italian, Greek, Mediterranean influences)., • Refine existing desserts without compromising their original intent., • Lead R&D for new products (soft serve, plated desserts, bakery, retail). Recipe Integrity & Consistency • Maintain and enforce all existing group recipes as the foundation of the pastry offering., • Ensure consistency in execution, taste, and presentation across all sites., • Implement any recipe changes only after validation and approval., • Standardise all recipes in clear, scalable formats (grams, methods, service steps). Operational Excellence • Implement and maintain SOPs for all pastry sections., • Ensure recipes are efficient, practical, and service-friendly., • Improve workflows to increase productivity and reduce waste., • Support all kitchens in maintaining high daily standards. Cost Control & Profitability • Monitor and manage food cost across all pastry operations., • Optimise recipes to achieve strong GP% without compromising quality., • Reduce waste and improve yields across production., • Support supplier selection and product sourcing. Team Leadership & Training • Lead, train, and develop pastry teams across all venues., • Ensure strict adherence to group recipes and standards., • Conduct regular training sessions and performance reviews., • Support recruitment, trials, and succession planning. Quality Control & Audits • Conduct regular site visits and operational audits., • Monitor execution, presentation, and compliance with recipes., • Identify issues quickly and implement corrective actions., • Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards. Collaboration • Work closely with Head Chefs and FOH teams across all sites., • Ensure desserts integrate seamlessly into the guest experience., • Support menu tastings, openings, and events., • Assist with brand and marketing initiatives where required. Innovation & Brand Development • Introduce new ideas aligned with the group's identity and direction., • Develop signature desserts for each concept., • Stay updated with trends while maintaining brand consistency. Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Group Pastry Chef in high-volume, quality-driven environments., • Experience managing pastry across multiple sites., • Strong understanding of modern pastry techniques and production systems., • Solid knowledge of cost control, GP, and kitchen operations., • Ability to produce scalable, service-efficient recipes., • Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills., • Flexibility to travel between London and Monaco. What We Offer • Leadership role within a growing and evolving restaurant group., • Opportunity to work across multiple concepts and international locations., • Creative input within a structured and professional environment., • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to develop your skills and knowledge., • Supportive work environment that values respect and teamwork., • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for psychological, financial, and legal support., • Monthly salary payments, paid on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Career development opportunities, including regular appraisals and progression planning. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.