Head Pastry Chef

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Ottolenghi is looking for a passionate Head Pastry Chef to lead and inspire our pastry teams across NOPI and ROVI . This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role at the heart of our kitchens and shape the pastry offering for two of our flagship restaurants.
As our Head Pastry Chef, youll take ownership of the creative direction, development, and day-to-day delivery of our delicious pastries, desserts, and baked goods across both sites. Youll collaborate closely with our Executive Chef and Head Chefs to ensure the pastry menu remains both bold and seasonal.
What Youll Be Doing
Leading, training, and motivating pastry teams at NOPI and ROVI
Designing and developing innovative dishes aligned with Ottolenghis flavour
Overseeing production, quality control, and consistency across both kitchens
Managing schedules, ordering, stock control, and section organisation
Supporting menu development, specials, and seasonal launches
Upholding exceptional standards of food safety, presentation, and communication
What Were Looking For
Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef in a high-quality, high-volume kitchen
A creative mind with a strong understanding of flavour and seasonality
Confident leadership and the ability to develop and inspire a team
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Confidence working across multiple sites and managing production at scale
Whats In It For You
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full health benefits to support your wellbeing
Career Development Opportunities: Tailored training and strong internal progression paths to help you grow with us
Enhanced Parental Pay: After two years service, benefit from enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy, Primary Care Giver Pay, and Paternity Pay
Birthday Treat: A little something from us on your special day
Refer a Friend Bonus: Receive £500 each when you successfully refer a friend to join our team
Exclusive Workshops & Demos: Monthly cooking demos, plus food, wine, and cocktail workshops at the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
Generous Discounts: Enjoy discounts on food, drinks, and products across all Ottolenghi restaurants and shops
Wellness & Support: Access wellbeing resources, mental health support, and a team culture that genuinely cares

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Location:
City Of Westminster
Job Type:
PartTime

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