My client is a renowned Japanese restaurant dedicated to serving authentic and innovative Japanese cuisines ( Japanese Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, Australian beef offal, and American grains ) in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere in London Soho!
We are looking for a Pastry Chef to join the one of Asia's Top Fine dining restaurants.
Responsibilities
- Planning menus with Head Chef in line with seasonal produce
- Oversee the preparation and production of all pastry and dessert items, ensuring consistency in quality and presentation
- Set up and manage kitchen station and clean down after service
- Ensuring food quality, production and taste is of the highest standard
- Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials
- Practice and promote effective teamwork
- Controlling budgets and minimising wastage
- Ensure compliance with inhouse HACCP and food hygiene, health, and safety systems to ensure compliance
- Completing duties with an attitude of always striving to exceed standards to promote improvements and raise the quality of feedback from all guests
- Communicate wait staff about daily specials, stock levels and any notes for service
- Ensure appealing plate presentation
- Monitor food stock and place orders
- Enforce safety and sanitation practises and standards in the kitchen
Requirements and skills
- Pastry Chef experience in a similar style restaurant
- Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
- Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
- Leadership skills
- Disciplined, keen to share your knowledge and learn new skills
- Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
- Excellent time management abilities
- Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
- Be enthusiastic about your career, collaborator & trustworthy
- Have good working relationships, rise to the challenge, and adapt well to change
- Professional attitude always