Pastry head chef Work, Jobs in Queensferry, Edh (with Salaries)

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- Up to £44,000 a year
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- Inventory control
- Quality control
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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BaxterStorey UK —Edinburgh
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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The Edinburgh Catering Company —Edinburgh
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
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Barry Fish —Leith
- From £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Restaurant
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- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Inventory control
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- Team management
- Employee discount
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- £32,000 a year
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Pastry Head Chef

Ottolenghi Edinburgh -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £44,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee discount
Referral programme

Qualifications

Cost management
Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Inventory control
Coaching
Mentoring junior staff
Cost control
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Pastry experience
Seasonal menu design
Quality assurance
Kitchen cost control
Budget planning
Production planning
Quality control
Kitchen team management
Mentoring
Recruiting
Organisational skills
Computer skills
Professional development mentoring
Kitchen inventory control
Specials menu development
Training & development
Chef experience
Kitchen stock ordering
Food safety
Team motivation leadership
Professional kitchen experience

Full job description

Up to £44,000 per year

At Ottolenghi,we're known for vibrant food,busy delis,and restaurants full of energy,but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported,take pride in what they do,and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest.

Ottolenghi Edinburgh marks an exciting new chapter for us,our first restaurant in Scotland. Opening in autumn 2026,this will be a vibrant,busy restaurant with a genuine commitment to fresh,seasonal produce and sustainability at its heart.

What you’ll do

Lead,train,and motivate the pastry team,creating a positive and high-performing environment.
Design and develop innovative dishes aligned with Ottolenghi’s flavour philosophy and seasonal ethos.
Oversee production,quality control,and consistency across the pastry operation.
Manage scheduling,ordering,stock control,and section organisation efficiently.
Support menu development,specials,and seasonal launches in collaboration with the wider kitchen and Test Kitchen teams.
Uphold exceptional standards of food safety,hygiene,and presentation at all times.
Manage food costs and contribute to budgeting and financial planning.
Recruit,mentor,and develop junior pastry team members,building capability and confidence.
Create a positive,respectful kitchen culture where teamwork,learning,and accountability are valued.
Work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to ensure a seamless,memorable guest experience.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef in a high-quality,high-volume kitchen,2 + years
A creative mind with a strong understanding of flavour,technique,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.

Key skills

Exceptional pastry and baking skills with a strong creative vision.
Confident leadership with the ability to build and inspire a high-performing team.
Strong commercial understanding,including food cost management and production planning.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Calm under pressure with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
Comfortable using relevant kitchen management and IT systems.
A genuine passion for pastry,creativity,and the Ottolenghi ethos.

What’s in it for you?

33 days annual leave per year,inclusive of bank holidays
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 Chef’s 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 you care about great food,great people,and doing things properly,we'd love to hear from you.

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