Pastry Chef

🌟 THE MISSION

You are the sweet storyteller of Mama’s kitchen 🍰🔥✨ — bringing creativity, precision, and a touch of theatre to every dessert, pastry, and plated moment.

As our Pastry Chef, you don’t just create desserts—you craft experiences that surprise, delight, and leave a lasting impression long after the last bite.

You bring balance between artistry and discipline, turning indulgence into a signature part of Mama’s dining journey 🎶💫

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

🍰 Pastry Creative

• Design and execute innovative desserts, pastries, and baked goods aligned with Mama’s lifestyle concept
• Bring bold creativity, seasonal inspiration, and visual impact to every plate
• Continuously evolve the pastry offering to stay fresh, exciting, and memorable

⚡ Execution & Precision

• Ensure consistent, high-quality production across all pastry items and service periods
• Maintain accuracy in presentation, portioning, and timing during service
• Support smooth delivery during high-volume and event-driven operations

📊 Operational Control

• Manage pastry section costs, waste control, and stock usage effectively
• Ensure efficient prep planning to support restaurant and events demand
• Maintain organisation, cleanliness, and workflow discipline within the pastry section

👥 Team Player & Supporter

• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen brigade to ensure seamless service
• Guide and support junior pastry staff with training and development
• Foster a calm, structured, and positive working environment

🤝 Collaboration Partner

• Align pastry offerings with restaurant menus, bar concepts, and special events
• Support activations, banquets, and themed experiences with tailored creations
• Work with FOH teams to ensure presentation and storytelling are delivered at the table

🛎️ Standards Guardian

• Uphold Mama’s standards across hygiene, safety, consistency, and presentation
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP and kitchen procedures
• Maintain high attention to detail across every element of production

🎉 Experience Creator

• Turn desserts into moments of theatre, indulgence, and shareable experiences
• Bring creativity to plating, flavour combinations, and guest engagement
• Help position Mama as a destination for standout dining experiences

🌟 MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF ✨

• You have strong pastry experience in high-volume, lifestyle, or luxury hospitality environments 🍽️🏨
• You are highly creative with a strong eye for detail, presentation, and flavour balance ✨
• You are disciplined, organised, and strong in production planning 🛠️
• You can manage pressure while maintaining consistency and quality during service ⚡
• You understand food cost control, waste management, and operational efficiency 📊💰
• You are a hands-on pastry chef who leads through action and presence 🔥
• You are passionate about desserts, innovation, and guest experience 💖
• You communicate well and collaborate effectively with kitchen and service teams 💬🤝
• You bring calm energy, structure, and creativity to every shift 👥💫

🎯 YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS

• Pre-opening experience? Big plus 🏗️✨
• Lifestyle or destination dining experience? Even better 🌍
• You know how to turn desserts into signature, Instagram-worthy moments 🍸🔥
• You bring finesse, imagination, and Mama personality every day 🎶💫

Next, we're sure you know the tune 🎶:

• First melody: “At Mama, no AI! We review your application in person and take the time to understand your background. 🎧
• First verse: We organise an initial telephone interview with our People & Culture Team to see if your application fits in with our rhythm. 🤳
• Chorus: Once you've passed the phone interview, we'll arrange a remote meeting 💻 or a meeting at Mama 🤝 to meet the Gang! 
• Last verse: Naturally, you'll receive a response from us within two to three weeks at the latest, whether it's a ✔️ or a ✖️.