Pastry Chef

JOB DESCRIPTION PASTRY CHEF

Company: Pebble Street Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Brands: FOO Asian Tapas & KOKO Gastropub
Location: Mumbai / Pan India
Department: Culinary
Designation: Pastry Chef
Reporting To: Executive Chef / Culinary Head
Experience: 7+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Pastry Chef to lead the development of innovative desserts for Pebble Street Hospitality's premium Pan-Asian restaurant brands, FOO Asian Tapas & KOKO Gastropub.

The ideal candidate should have international culinary exposure/studied abroad, a Diploma/Degree in Pastry Arts, and strong expertise in plated desserts, modern pastry techniques and dessert innovation.

The role will focus on creating visually appealing, contemporary desserts that complement the brands' Pan-Asian identity while incorporating global pastry techniques and unique flavour combinations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Dessert Creation & Innovation

• Develop innovative and contemporary plated desserts suitable for premium Pan-Asian restaurant concepts.
• Create new dessert concepts inspired by Asian flavours, ingredients and techniques, combined with modern pastry methods.
• Develop seasonal and limited-edition dessert offerings.
• Experiment with new ingredients, textures, flavours, techniques and presentation styles.
• Continuously research global pastry trends and introduce relevant concepts to the brand.

2. Menu Development

• Work closely with the Executive Chef / Culinary Head to develop and refresh dessert menus.
• Create desserts that complement the overall FOO and KOKO dining experience.
• Develop recipes, standardised specifications, portion sizes and plating guides.
• Conduct trials and tastings before introducing new desserts to the menu.
• Ensure consistency of taste, texture, presentation and portioning across outlets.

3. Plated Desserts & Presentation

• Demonstrate strong expertise in restaurant-style plated desserts.
• Develop sophisticated plating concepts with attention to colour, texture, balance and visual appeal.
• Work with elements such as mousses, crmeux, gels, sauces, crumbles, ice creams, sorbets, tuilles and other contemporary pastry components.
• Create desserts that are both visually distinctive and commercially viable.

4. Product Development & R&D

• Conduct regular dessert R&D and maintain a pipeline of new concepts.
• Test alternative ingredients, preparation methods and presentation techniques.
• Evaluate new pastry equipment, ingredients and techniques.
• Work with the procurement team to identify quality ingredients and specialty products.
• Maintain detailed recipe cards and costing information for all new creations.

5. Quality & Consistency

• Establish and maintain high standards for pastry production and presentation.
• Ensure adherence to approved recipes, portion sizes and plating standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, storage and shelf life.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards within the pastry section.

6. Team Management & Training

• Train and mentor pastry team members on new recipes, techniques and plating standards.
• Conduct regular skill development and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Ensure the team follows standard operating procedures and production schedules.
• Build a culture of creativity, discipline and continuous improvement.

7. Cost & Commercial Management

• Develop desserts within approved food-cost parameters.
• Prepare accurate recipe costing and yield calculations.
• Monitor wastage and identify opportunities to improve product utilisation.
• Balance creativity and innovation with operational feasibility and profitability.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Pastry Arts, Patisserie or Culinary Arts from a recognised culinary institute.
• International education / pastry training or study-abroad exposure is strongly preferred.
• International pastry certification or specialised training will be an added advantage.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of relevant pastry experience, preferably in premium restaurants, luxury hotels, fine dining or progressive culinary concepts.
• Strong experience in plated desserts and la carte pastry is essential.
• Experience in menu development and dessert R&D.
• Exposure to Pan-Asian, contemporary Asian, modern European or fusion restaurant concepts will be an advantage.
• Candidates with experience working or studying internationally will be preferred.

Key Skills

• Plated Dessert Development
• Modern Pastry Techniques
• Dessert R&D and Innovation
• Asian Flavour & Ingredient Knowledge
• Menu Development
• Dessert Presentation & Plating
• Recipe Standardisation
• Food Costing
• Team Training & Development
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Creativity and Attention to Detail

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about pastry and dessert innovation.
• Strongly creative with the ability to conceptualise and execute new desserts.
• Technically sound in modern pastry and plated dessert preparation.
• Comfortable experimenting with Asian flavours, ingredients and textures.
• Able to translate creative ideas into commercially viable restaurant desserts.
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for presentation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Willing to continuously learn, experiment and push creative boundaries.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number and quality of new dessert concepts developed.
• Successful launch of new desserts and seasonal offerings.
• Consistency of dessert quality and presentation.
• Dessert food-cost adherence.
• Reduction in wastage.
• Customer feedback and acceptance of new dessert offerings.
• Compliance with recipe, plating and food-safety standards.
• Training and capability development of the pastry team.

Why Join Pebble Street Hospitality?

Join the culinary team behind FOO Asian Tapas & KOKO Gastropub and play a key role in shaping the next generation of innovative Pan-Asian desserts across the brand.

Candidates applying for this role are encouraged to share a portfolio of plated desserts / signature creations along with their CV.