At Ottolenghi, pastry is a celebration of creativity, seasonal ingredients, and bold flavours. Known for our vibrant Mediterranean-inspired desserts, we bring a unique approach to classic pastries, with each item crafted to surprise and delight.Ottolenghi Islington is looking for an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry kitchen, combining creativity, quality, and passion to deliver the exceptional flavours Ottolenghi is known for. Join our renowned team and bring your expertise to a dynamic, high-energy environment.The ideal Pastry Head Chef at Ottolenghi Islington will:Oversee daily pastry preparation, baking, and presentation to Ottolenghi’s high standardsLead, train, and develop the Pastry Team to foster a productive, positive kitchen environmentCollaborate with the Pastry Head Chef Group to design and create seasonal cakes and pastriesManage food and labour costs, ensuring profitability through stock rotation and meticulous orderingPartner with other team members such as front of house to provide a seamless customer experienceEnsure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations, aiming for top scores on safety auditsThe ideal Pastry Head Chef at Ottolenghi Islington will have:1-3 years of experience as a Pastry Sous Chef in a high-quality, high-volume setting or relevant experience at OttolenghiFood Safety certifications (Level 2 & 3) and a good understanding of culinary trendsStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsWhat’s in it for You?Early morning and day shifts only (no evenings!)Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy or Primary Care Giver Parent Pay and Paternity Pay after 2 years serviceHealth benefits package28 days holiday and pension schemeMonthly cooking demos and food, wine and cocktail workshops in the Ottolenghi Test KitchenOpportunity to develop your career, with a strong learning culture and internal progressionWe’d love to hear from you if you’re an experienced Head Pastry Chef and are ready for the next step in your working journey!
