Pastry Chef (San Mateo)

Pastry Chef – Japan A rare opportunity to live and work in Japan!

Luxury Hospitality | International Opportunity | Local Package Global Hospitality, a Los Angeles–based executive search firm, is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a prestigious, world-class hospitality company in Japan.

We are seeking an accomplished

Pastry Chef

to lead a large-scale, high-volume, multi-outlet pastry operation at a flagship luxury property in Japan. This is a rare opportunity for an internationally experienced pastry leader to build and elevate a refined dessert program in one of the world’s most dynamic culinary markets.

Position Details • Based in Japan •

Local employment package (not expat) • Full Japanese employment benefits (medical, pension, commuting allowance) • Visa sponsorship provided • Relocation assistance available •

No Japanese language required

Key Responsibilities • Lead all pastry and bakery operations across fine dining, a la carte, banquets, and specialty outlets • Develop seasonally driven, luxury-level dessert programs • Oversee bread, laminated dough, chocolate, and plated dessert execution • Implement strong systems for quality control, consistency, and cost management • Mentor, and lead a high-performing pastry team • Manage budgeting, labor, and inventory with financial discipline

Ideal Profile •

American style pastry experience • Strong classical foundation with modern creativity • Experience in complex, high-volume environments • Proven leadership and team development skills • Strong financial and operational acumen

This role is ideal for a disciplined, visionary pastry chef seeking international exposure and creative leadership within a luxury environment.

Confidential inquiries welcome. Please send your resume to: brian@globalhospitality.com