An exciting opportunity to join our pastry team at Hampstead. We
Our Pastry Sous Chef will support the Pastry Head Chef, overseeing the Pastry Kitchen operations of our deli. The Sous Chef must have passion for food, a creative flair, and a strong track record of delivering high-quality food.
What you’ll be doing:
· Leading and managing the Pastry Team, in the absence of the Pastry Head Chef, ensuring a high standard of pastry products preparation and presentation
· When required, developing and designing cakes with the Pastry Head Chef Group and Pastry Head Chef that reflect Ottolenghi's concept and values, incorporating seasonal ingredients
· Continuously assessing and improving kitchen processes to enhance efficiency and quality
· Managing food costs, including stock takes to ensure profitability and budget targets are met
· Organising and rotating stock meticulously. Ordering according to guidelines set forth by the Purchasing Team
· Training and developing the Pastry Team, including the monitoring of performance, coaching, and giving feedback
· Developing respectful partnership with the general manager, working together to boost sales as well as productivity and team morale
· Working closely with the general manager and front-of-house team to ensure a seamless experience for customers
· Maintaining and facilitating good communication between both BOH and FOH
· Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations. Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
· Enforcing sanitation standards and leading by example. Maintain a score of 95% or higher on quarterly food safety audits. Follow up on health and safety training for Pastry Te...