Bakery Senior Sous Chef
15 days ago
Holloway
Were looking for an experienced Bakery Senior Sous Chef to join Ottolenghis Central Production Unit and take a leading role in overseeing the daily operations of the bakery department, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality baked goods, managing inventory, and leading a team of bakers and support staff. You will play a key role in maintaining food safety standards, implementing recipes, and staff welfare. Additionally, you will be involved in scheduling, and fostering a positive work environment What youll do: Lead, train and develop a high-performing bakery team, creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment. Empower your team through clear delegation, fair processes, and a culture that celebrates teamwork, creativity, and excellence. Oversee daily production schedules to meet demand across Ottolenghi sites and the webstore, including key seasonal peaks. Maintain exceptional quality across all products, taste, appearance, consistency, and presentation. Ensure full compliance with food safety, CCP policies, and safe supplier standards. Manage stock levels, ingredient rotation, and inventory systems to minimise waste and maintain efficiency. Collaborate with the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen on new product trials, launches, and improvements. Partner with our delis and webstore teams to ensure smooth fulfilment, accurate labelling, and great service. Maintain equipment, uphold cleaning and sanitation standards, and troubleshoot operational issues. Support with rota planning, onboarding, performance management, and team welfare. Track production metrics, manage budgets, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. What were looking for: 3 Years in a Management role within high volume & quality led food production such as a Central Purchasing Unit or large-scale kitchen Strong knowledge of large-scale bakery operations Deep understanding of baking techniques, ingredient formulations and production workflows Key Skills: Strong People Management Skills Strong organisational skills Proficient in IT systems for inventory management, production scheduling and reporting Strong numerical and administrative capability Ability to multitask in fast passed environment Ability to work under pressure and problem solve Passion for continuous improvement Working hours: 5 shifts per week within our 7-day operating schedule Flexibility required, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays What we offer: Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chefs Academy workshops, and access to external courses A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated Enhanced Parental Pay after two years service A special birthday treat to celebrate your day Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If youre an experienced bakery leader with a passion for great food and a drive to support and develop others, join Ottolenghis CPU team and help us deliver exceptional baked goods every day! TPBN1_UKCT