Bakery Senior Sous Chef

Ottolenghi HQ & Test Kitchen

London£40,000Full time

As the Bakery Senior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the section,

ensuring the efficient production of high-quality baked goods, managing inventory, and leading the

team 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.


Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, train, and mentor team members.
  • Delegate tasks effectively and ensure that team members understand their
  • responsibilities
  • Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and
  • excellence
  • Allocate tasks to team members based on workload, skills, and development needs
  • Ensure that all products meet quality standards in terms of taste, appearance, and
  • consistency
  • Assist inventory levels and coordinate to ensure timely replenishment of ingredients
  • and supplies
  • Ensure all the raw material or finish products are segregated in their respective area
  • and free from any contamination


Experience:

  • Experience as a baker or in a supervisory role within the food industry is typically
  • required
  • Leadership Skills: Ability to manage a good amount of team, train new staff, and
  • handle scheduling
  • Business Acumen: Understanding of inventory management, cost control, and
  • customer service
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to handle operational challenges, customer complaints, and
  • ensure smooth daily operations


What's in it for you:

  • 5 shifts per week and 2 days off together
  • No doubles shifts!
  • Regular evaluation of wage & performance review
  • Paid breaks
  • Staff food provided while on duty
  • 50% staff discounts at our shops, restaurants and online
  • Health Benefits through work-sponsored health insurance
  • 28 days paid holiday & pension scheme
  • Training, food and wine tasting and cooking demos
  • Health Plan Scheme
  • Expanding company with career progression & development
  • Refer a friend scheme (£500 for both of you)


If this sounds like something you are keen to get stuck into, please apply and we will be in touch soon!