Head Pastry Chef

Ottolenghi, a renowned group of restaurants and delis, is seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to join their Chelsea kitchen. This position offers the chance to lead a pastry kitchen, crafting innovative desserts that reflect Ottolenghi's signature style. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-end establishments, a passion for seasonal pastries, and strong team management skills. Benefits include daytime shifts, enhanced parental pay, a comprehensive health package, and opportunities for professional development. Ottolenghi promotes a positive workplace culture and encourages applicants who are eager to advance their culinary careers.

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 Ottolenghis 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 Ottolenghis 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 youre an experienced Head Pastry Chef with a passion for all things delicious and ready to take the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you!

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