Pastry Chef

Company Description

Leydi is a Modern Turkish restaurant bringing the all-day food culture of Istanbul to London from breakfast until late with expertly-prepared mangal meat & fish, heritage grain wood-fired breads, low intervention wines and a sophisticated and fun ambience.

Leydi brings the legendary flavours of Istanbul to central London. Where guests once had to travel to the wider districts of the capital to search for the authentic Turkish flavours. Unique to the area, Leydi brings these modern flavours in a light, bright and contemporary Central London setting.

Leydi has a bustling dining room filled with laughter, distant clattering pans, complete with dinners that turn into dancing with punchy cocktails, magnums of wine and an East meets West soundtrack.

Leydi is part of Hyde London City, marking the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveller.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, the Pastry Chef will be responsible for the efficient running of the pastry section and production of food at the highest standards, ensuring the kitchen area is clean and set up for service at all times.

What you’ll do…

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in leading a large, dynamic kitchen team.
• Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves.
• Make sure all things pastry are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as brown butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high.
• Work with our Chef de Cuisine on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to make the best food out there.
• Think outside the box and drive standards, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu.
• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hyde experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• 2+ years’ experience as a Pastry Chef in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority.
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.
• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.
• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• Opportunity to take party in an amazing opening team, Hyde is doing it differently.
• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand.
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer.  We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.