Required Years of Experience
5 years
Job Details
As a Zuma Head Pastry Chef, you are responsible for leading the pastry team in creating and delivering exceptional desserts and baked goods that meet the highest standards of quality and presentation. You will be responsible for overseeing all pastry operations, developing innovative menu items, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma in proud to be part of the Azumi collection.
Life at Zuma
At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do
Main Duties
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and maintain a seasonal pastry menu that reflects Zuma's culinary philosophy, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations
- Supervise and mentor pastry staff, including pastry sous chefs, and pastry cooks, to ensure consistency, teamwork, and adherence to culinary standards
- Collaborate with the management team to establish and achieve culinary objectives, including revenue targets, food cost goals, and guest satisfaction metrics
- Conduct regular pastry menu tastings, recipe testing, and quality control checks to ensure consistency, flavor, and presentation of all dishes served at Zuma
- Train, mentor, and develop the pastry team, including creating and implementing a promotion plan
- Foster a culture of culinary excellence, teamwork, and professionalism in the kitchen, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to culinary staff at all levels
- Manage pastry inventory levels, control food costs, and optimize profitability through effective menu planning, portion control, and waste reduction strategies
What We Look For
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:
- A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
- 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
- 3+ years Head Pastry Chef experience or Executive Pastry Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality establishment
- Culinary degree or equivalent certification with a specialization in pastry arts
- Must hold a valid health and safety certification as required by local regulations
- Exceptional pastry skills, with a strong knowledge of various baking and dessert-making techniques
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
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
- Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being.
- Family Meals are shared daily
- Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
- Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.
Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $90,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Pastry Skills
Menu Planning
Supervision and Mentoring of Pastry Staff
Recipe Development
Collaboration With Management Team
Team Supervision
Menu Tastings and Quality Control
Food Preparation
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Zuma is an experience. the brand was born out of a desire to celebrate the intense enjoyment of food and people coming together. step inside, and be transported into our world where every moment pulses with energy. whether it’s the hum of the bar, the spectacle of the open kitchen, or the rhythm of seamless service – nothing waits here. it’s a place where every sensation ignites, drawing you into the pulse of the moment — where connections spark, whether among friends or strangers. at Zuma, life is happening now — don’t miss a second.
opened in Midtown Manhattan in 2015 and designed to reflect the city’s vibrant, metropolitan energy and diverse cultures, Zuma New York is a 100-seat, iron-and-leather–clad restaurant with a large sushi counter, upstairs lounge, 80+ bottle sake bar and robata grill.
but what makes our New York location truly unique is our private dining + event spaces; which have the ability to transform from 4 rooms into 1, accommodating up to 500 guests for a night you will never forget.
