Pastry Sous Chef — Creative, Precise, Growth‑Focused

Ottolenghi; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Staff meals on shift

Staff discount

Health & wellbeing – HSF plan + 24/7GP

Refer a Friend £500

WSET wine training and Chef’s Academy

Parental Pay after two years

Birthday treat

Workshops and demos in Test Kitchen

Collaborative creative environment

Job summary

Ottolenghi Bicester Village is seeking a pastry chef to produce pastry, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standards. You will manage the pastry section, support recipe development, and ensure strict food safety and allergen compliance in a busy, creative kitchen.

The role offers a chance to contribute to menus and product launches while working in a vibrant Ottolenghi environment that values quality, presentation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a pastry or bakery role in a quality kitchen.
• Strong technical skills across pastry, patisserie, and baking.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Produce a wide range of pastry, desserts, and baked goods to high standards.
• Maintain consistency and quality per Ottolenghi recipes and brand.
• Manage pastry section production and on-time delivery.
• Assist with recipe development and pastry innovations.
• Ensure food safety, allergen compliance, and hygiene.
• Support stock management, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with the kitchen on menus, events, and launches.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Pastry & baking

Patisserie expertise

Food safety

Allergen management

Attention to detail

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Ottolenghi Bicester Village is seeking a pastry chef to produce pastry, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standards. You will manage the pastry section, support recipe development, and ensure strict food safety and allergen compliance in a busy, creative kitchen.

The role offers a chance to contribute to menus and product launches while working in a vibrant Ottolenghi environment that values quality, presentation, and teamwork.