Pastry Lead: Create Desserts in a Busy London Kitchen

Ottolenghi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Staff meals

Healthcare plan

GP helpline

Perkbox discounts

Refer a Friend

Training & academy

Birthday treat

Workshops & demos

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Ottolenghi Chelsea is seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to own the pastry section during service, producing pastry, desserts and baked goods to Ottolenghi standards and mentoring junior pastry team members.

You will uphold food safety and hygiene, manage stock and ordering for the pastry area, contribute to menu development, and keep a clean, well-organised workspace.

Join a vibrant team on Pavilion Road and help deliver warm, creative pastries in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

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

Pastry expertise

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT systems

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Creativity in pastry

Continuous improvement

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Ottolenghi Chelsea is seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to own the pastry section during service, producing pastry, desserts and baked goods to Ottolenghi standards and mentoring junior pastry team members.

You will uphold food safety and hygiene, manage stock and ordering for the pastry area, contribute to menu development, and keep a clean, well-organised workspace.

Join a vibrant team on Pavilion Road and help deliver warm, creative pastries in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.