Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef - New Restaurant Opening

A bold new restaurant in the heart of Canary Wharf, drawing inspiration from the vibrant streets and grills of Istanbul. Think freshly baked sesame and caraway breads, charcoal-grilled meats and fish, and dishes rooted in Ottoman-era traditions yet reimagined with contemporary flair. With an emphasis on outstanding hospitality, quality produce and a kitchen led by fire and finesse, this is your chance to steer a kitchen where craft meets boldness.

Pastry Chef – Modern Turkish Restaurant, Canary Wharf

We’re looking for an accomplished Pastry Chef to join a standout modern Turkish restaurant in Canary Wharf, where fire-roasted savoury dishes sit alongside carefully crafted dessert plates. The kitchen combines tradition with a contemporary approach, offering fresh breads, open-fire grills and refined Mediterranean-influenced desserts. We’re seeking a pastry professional who can bring creativity, seasonality and precision to our sweet offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a dessert menu that complements the restaurant’s modern Turkish and Mediterranean identity.
• Produce high-quality pastries, plated desserts, breads and baked goods daily.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to create seasonal, flavour-led items using the best available ingredients.
• Manage pastry prep, organisation and service to ensure consistent quality and smooth pass execution.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, storage and waste management for the pastry section.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, cleanliness and organisation.
• Train and mentor junior chefs where required, supporting a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience as a Pastry Chef or strong Pastry Junior Sous in a quality-driven or high-volume restaurant.
• Strong foundation in classical pastry techniques with a modern, creative approach.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own section and deliver consistent results under pressure.
• Genuine passion for Mediterranean flavours, seasonality and ingredient-led cooking.
• Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• A positive, hands-on attitude and the ability to thrive in a busy, ambitious kitchen.

If you’re a skilled Pastry Chef looking to help shape a contemporary dessert offering in one of Canary Wharf’s most exciting new restaurants, we’d love to hear from you.

Just some of our benefits:

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Clear career growth and development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance
• Generous staff dining discounts across the group
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Wellbeing initiatives to support you inside and outside work
• Regular rewards, incentives, and team celebrations
• Be part of an ambitious, expanding restaurant group
• Have your ideas heard and make a real impact
• Work in vibrant restaurants that live and breathe hospitality