Pastry Chef

As a Zuma Pastry Chef, you are responsible for preparing a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods to delight our guests and elevate their dining experience. You will collaborate closely with the kitchen team to uphold Zuma's standards of excellence and deliver an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

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.

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:

• Assist in the preparation and production of a diverse range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, following recipes and guidelines established by the Head Pastry Chef
• Execute precise measurements and techniques to ensure consistency and quality in all pastry creations
• Prepare and assemble components for plated desserts, including sauces, creams, garnishes, and accompaniments
• Bake, decorate, and finish pastries and desserts with attention to detail and presentation standards

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
• Previous experience as a Pastry Cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment
• Solid understanding of pastry techniques, including mixing, baking, piping, and decorating
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

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.