Head Pastry Chef

Ottolenghi; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottolenghi is seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef for its Chelsea kitchen. This role offers the chance to lead a pastry kitchen, innovate desserts, and foster a positive team culture in a vibrant restaurant environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience and a passion for creating exceptional pastries.

Benefits

Single day time shifts only, no late evenings

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Excellent Health benefits package

28 days holiday and pension scheme

Excellent training plan and career development opportunities

Monthly cooking demos and workshops

Positive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a pastry section in a high-end restaurant or bakery.
• Passionate about creating seasonal and beautiful pastries.
• Skilled in maintaining quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pastry kitchen and create innovative desserts.
• Manage and inspire a team of pastry chefs.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Pastry production

Menu development

Team management

Food safety

Creativity

Job description

Ottolenghi is a celebrated group of restaurants and delis known for its vibrant, seasonal dishes and exceptional hospitality. We are on the look-out for a talent Head Pastry Chef to join our Chelsea kitchen.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a pastry kitchen, create innovative and delicious desserts, and help establish Ottolenghi’s signature style in a brand-new location.

The ideal Head Pastry Chef will be:

• A talented pastry chef with proven experience leading a pastry section, ideally in a high-end restaurant or bakery
• Passionate about creating seasonal, beautiful, and delicious pastries, cakes, and desserts that embody Ottolenghi’s ethos
• Skilled in menu development, able to create both innovative and classic pastries while maintaining quality and consistency
• Experienced in managing a team, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop pastry chefs
• Knowledgeable about all aspects of pastry production, including food safety, stock management, and ordering
• Able to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
• Enthusiastic about fostering a positive and inclusive team culture
• Comfortable with managing a fast-paced kitchen environment while ensuring quality, creativity, and consistency

What's in it for you:

• Single day time shifts only, no late evenings
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy, or Primary Care Giver Parent Pay and Paternity Pay after 2 years of service
• Excellent Health benefits package
• 28 days holiday and pension scheme
• Excellent training plan and career development opportunities
• Monthly cooking demos, food, wine, and cocktail workshops in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
• A positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and internal progression

If you’re an experienced Head Pastry Chef with a passion for all things delicious and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!