About Pleese:
At Pleese, we are on a mission to become the world's most exciting dessert brand. With over 2 million followers and a reputation for disrupting the dessert space, we're known for our outrageous, iconic cheesecakes. But now, we're levelling up. We're expanding our range beyond cheesecake into the full spectrum of next- generation desserts—and we're looking for a visionary Head Pastry/Dessert Chef to lead the charge.
The Role:
As Head Pastry/Dessert Chef, you will collaborate creatively with the founder of Pleese, in all new product development. You'll lead the innovation and execution of viral-worthy desserts—whether that's the best selling Fully Loaded Cheesecake, premium and luxury cookies, or desserts in brand-new formats the world hasn't seen yet. You'll work directly with our founder and content team, being involved in content creations to maximise exposure of the brand. Alongside this, you will be managing a fast moving kitchen, people and production, ensuring the highest quality and consistency is produced.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create, test, and perfect innovative desserts across all categories (cheesecakes, bakes, frozen treats, hot desserts, and more)
* Lead kitchen operations with a focus on creativity, speed, and scalability
* Collaborate with brand, content, and marketing teams to align desserts with social media launches and campaigns
* Manage a small but growing team, ensuring high standards and efficiency
* Managing orders, stock rotation and task lists including delegation of tasks
* Stay on top of global dessert trends and turn them into Pleese-worthy products
* Oversee ingredient sourcing, shelf-life testing, and production feasibility for retail and DTC formats
* Maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards across all operations
About You:
* You're not just a pastry chef—you're a dessert visionary
* Strong experience in pastry, with previous senior roles in high-volume kitchens or branded concepts
* Expert knowledge of ingredients, flavour pairings, and trending formats
* Experience developing recipes for retail or scalable production a big plus
* Excited by the idea of making desserts that go viral and be comfortable on camera
* Obsessed with quality, detail, and visual wow-factor
* Confident, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
* Bonus: Experience with frozen dessert production, innovation, new product development, or food styling
Perks:
* Be the creative force behind one of the UK's most talked-about dessert brands
* Massive exposure across our 2M+ follower platforms
* Competitive salary + growth + performance bonus
* Collaborative and buzzing team environment
* All the cheesecake you can eat (within reason…)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person