Head Pastry Chef

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Pastry Chef to join and help lead the culinary team at The London EDITION and award winning Berners Tavern Restaurant. 

As Head Pastry Chef you will work alongside our Chef Partner, Jason Atherton and our Executive Chef. You will be responsible for leading the Pastry team on a daily basis. You will be innovative, resourceful and ensure cost effective management to maximise F&B profitability and maintain health & safety standards in the kitchen. You will guide the team, identify the developmental needs of others and coach others to improve their knowledge and skills. 

In this role you will be heavily focused on Berners Tavern Restaurant kitchen operation and will also oversee the Room Service, Bar and Banqueting pastry culinary operation. The award-winning Berners Tavern is a gastronomic gem in a truly breath-taking setting. We offer a contemporary British menu that is simple yet elegant, using the very best products in the British Isles. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead a motivated team in what we define as the beating heart of The London EDITION hotel. 

Are you ready to step into the limelight and take the next big step in your career? 

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience as a Head Pastry chef in a high quality restaurant or hotel
• Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;
• A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;
• Experience in maintaining and respecting brand-approved Look Book standards for guest amenities
• Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a team
• Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas and holidays;
• Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;
• A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;

Would you like a job that gives you…

• Food on shift – Meals on us!
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Bonus Plan
• Late evening/Early morning taxi allowance up to £20
• Uniform Provided - Dry cleaning included.
• Discounted accommodation in over 9,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 9,000!
• Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars
• Discounts for your friends and family
• £5 breakfast when staying in most of our European hotels
• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
• 24-hour employee assistance helpline
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Amazing employee parties
• 31 Holiday days (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses
• Instant employee recognition
• Employee of the month nominations with generous prizes
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth 
• ...and much more

If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be our next Head Pastry Chef today!

EDITION is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.