Executive Pastry Chef - Contemporary Plated Desserts

About the role

The Social House is looking for an Executive Pastry Chef to lead its pastry and bakery operation, with a focus on turning The Living Room into a destination for exceptional pastries. The role combines the precision of classic French pâtisserie with originality and a clear sense of what today's guest wants.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire pastry and bakery operation, setting high standards for quality, taste, texture, presentation and consistency.
• Develop a distinctive French-inspired pâtisserie offering and signature pastries and desserts.
• Create and maintain standard recipes, production specifications, yields, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Plan production, maintain par levels and stock, and monitor ingredient usage, wastage and portion control.
• Work with Procurement on ingredient quality and supplier performance, and with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menus, promotions and seasonal offerings.
• Partner with commercial and marketing teams on pastry products that drive guest traffic and revenue.
• Train and develop Pastry Chefs, Commis Chefs and Bakers, building technical capability across the team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards, and keep the kitchen clean and well organised.
• Maintain pastry equipment and drive continuous improvement.