Pastry Chef de Partie - Creative Desserts & Mentoring

Ottolenghi Islington; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Staff meals on shift

Healthcare plan

Referral bonus

Learning & Development

Parental pay

Birthday treat

Workshops & demos

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Ottolenghi Islington is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to take ownership of the pastry section during service, producing pastries, desserts, and baked goods to Ottolenghi standards and supporting junior team members.

You’ll manage stock, contribute to menu development, ensure food safety and allergen compliance, and maintain a clean, well‑organized pastry environment in a fast‑paced, creative kitchen.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a pastry Chef de Partie or similar role in a quality kitchen.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, patisserie, and bakery production.
• Good understanding of food safety and allergen regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the pastry section throughout service and production.
• Produce pastry, desserts, and baked goods to Ottolenghi standards with consistency.
• Support and develop junior pastry team members.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.
• Manage stock within the pastry section, including ordering and rotation.
• Contribute to menu development and creative input for new pastry products.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised pastry environment.

Skills

Technical pastry skills

Creativity in pastry

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT systems

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Passion for pastry

Job description

Ottolenghi Islington is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to take ownership of the pastry section during service, producing pastries, desserts, and baked goods to Ottolenghi standards and supporting junior team members.

You’ll manage stock, contribute to menu development, ensure food safety and allergen compliance, and maintain a clean, well‑organized pastry environment in a fast‑paced, creative kitchen.