Pastry Demi Chef

As a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie at Zuma, desserts are the perfect finale to an extraordinary dining experience, and you’ll play a vital role in crafting these masterpieces. Your expertise, creativity, and leadership will ensure the highest standards of quality while inspiring junior team members to grow and excel.

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. This role will be based in Zuma Mykonos, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle destination. Featuring a sleek infinity-pool, lounge, restaurant and resident DJs, our vibrant seasonal location is a dynamic lifestyle concept that captures the essence of contemporary dining and entertainment making it the dining destination in Mykonos.

Life at Zuma

Joining Zuma means becoming part of an inclusive global community that lives by three core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection– putting pride into 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:

• Maintain sufficient mise en place levels to ensure smooth service flow, while focusing on minimizing waste
• Monitor the quality, consistency, appearance, and taste of all pastry products, delivering perfection in every dish
• Conduct daily hygiene checks in storage areas, ensuring compliance with Zuma’s rigorous cleanliness and safety standards
• Explore and learn other kitchen sections to enhance team collaboration and efficiency
• Maintain high personal hygiene and appearance standards, reflecting Zuma’s commitment to excellence
• Coach and mentor Pastry Commis Chefs, helping them develop their skills and align with Zuma’s high standards of quality and consistency.

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 demi chef de partie in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• 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

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:

• Accommodation is provided during the season & our team is always there to support with any accommodation queries
• Transport, we provide a daily shuttle service to and from your accommodation to work
• 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
• 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.