As a Pastry Chef at Zuma, desserts are a showcase of creativity and artistry, completing the ultimate dining experience, you’ll take a leadership role in the pastry department, blending innovation and tradition to deliver exceptional quality while inspiring and developing your team.
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. This role will be based in Zuma Madrid. Zuma brings its world-renowned experience to the Spanish capital, featuring an iconic bar with our resident DJ's and our contemporary luxury dining. Zuma Madrid is proud to be part of the Azumi Collection.
Main Duties
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Oversee desserts' preparation to maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and appearance, while minimizing waste
* Support each pastry section to ensure service reflects Zuma’s creativity, flair, and precision
* Estimate food consumption needs and plan orders for perishables and equipment to ensure adequate stock levels and smooth operations
* Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and uphold clear, sanitized, and safe work areas
* Address guest and team member inquiries courteously, escalating issues to senior chefs or management as necessary
* Train and mentor junior pastry chefs, conducting regular training sessions on techniques, recipes, and knife skills to foster growth and skill enhancement
What We Look For
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and brings:
* A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
* Proven experience as a pastry sous chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant
* A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
* A creative artisan with a passion for crafting exquisite desserts
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
* Family Meals are shared daily
* Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
* Dining 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.
Company AZUMI MADRID SL is a company committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities for women and men, without directly or indirectly discriminating based on gender. In adherence to this commitment as one of its core values, the company has implemented an Equality Plan in accordance with the criteria established in Organic Law 3/2007, of March 22, on effective equality between women and men, and in Royal Decree-Law 6/2019, of March 1, on urgent measures to guarantee equal treatment and opportunities between men and women in employment and occupation. This document was drafted, negotiated, and jointly signed with social representation (the most representative unions and/or RLPTs) in January 2024.