Nando's Ilford

A family run pizzera in Hackney is looking for an experienced pizza chef who needs to be able doughs by hand.

Position: Chef de Partie - Hot Kitchen Location: Okko, Broadway Market, Hackney, London Job Type: Full-time | busy service environment- Immediate Start Rate: £14.5-16 per hour (DOE) + Tronc Restaurant: OKKO — Japanese Izakaya OKKO is a hugely popular and long-established Japanese Izakaya style restaurant on Broadway Market, with a second site in Victoria Park. We have been trading successfully for 10 years and are known for: • A fast-paced, high-volume kitchen a large sushi bar + hot kitchen operation, • Running your section during busy service, • Prepping, cooking and presenting Japanese dishes to a consistently high standard, maintaining pace and precision throughout service, • Ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients, following all food safety and HACCP procedures, • Maintain a clean, well-organised section, applying a 'clean as you go' approach, • Support daily mis en place and carry out weekly plans as directed by the Head or Sous Chef, • Communicate closely with kitchen and floor teams to ensure smooth coordination and timely service, • Contributing to prep, service and stock control, • Take ownership of your section’s performance, proactively improving quality and consistency, • Good knowledge of Japanese/Asian cuisine with previous experience, • Experience as a CDP in a busy kitchen, • Confidence on hot line / grill / fryer / wok, • The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a brigade, • A minimum of one year’s experience in a Chef de Partie or similar roles, • Exceptional knife skills, • Strong attention to detail and ability to stay calm and focused under pressure, • A hardworking, organised and reliable attitude, • Food Safety Level 2 certificate (or willingness to complete), • Competitive industry pay or £15+ per hour (Hourly + Tronc) - experience dependent, • Full-time hours in a busy, popular restaurant, • 28 days of annual holiday (pro-rata), • Company pension scheme, • Supportive, friendly working environment, • Career progression opportunities

Fantastic opportunity + Family culture + Staff discounts + Free meals + Paid holidays + Birthday gift + Referral bonus

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service What will I be doing? • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills, • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly., • Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness., • Working with a fast-paced kitchen team., • What are we looking for?, • Someone with excellent experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills., • Someone with a good command of English., • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What’s on offer… • Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place., • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • Full time or part time hours available and all overtime paid for., • Loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service, • Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities., • Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens., • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Walthamstow -- set in a beautiful old glass factory -- opened in January 2017 and was our first shop with an actual yard (well, we say 'yard', its more of a deck!). Our biggest shop to date, Walthamstow is a real hit E17ers, serving up our infamous pizza for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. What will I be doing? • Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment., • You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site., • Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team!, • You'll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service., • Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged., • Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures., • You'll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs., • Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? • Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza!, • Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven., • A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills., • Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail., • Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What's on offer: • Competitive Hourly Rates., • Full time hours - around 40 per week. • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service • Paid overtime., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI's., • Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Staff parties throughout the year., • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, YSP

14 years ago Thom James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on... Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, we've got our own Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we're also a BCORP - something we're extremely proud about achieving. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle , to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. At Pizza Pilgrims, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; which creates proper happiness, just like our pizzas do! We work hard because we think pizza makes people happier. As a Senior Chef, you'll be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan Pizza's, and for every guest to leave with a full belly, and already planning their next visit. You'll also be accountable for: • Team leadership., • Stock management., • Successful guest pizza launches., • Kitchen maintenance management., • Pizza quality. Whilst skills are important, representing our values is just as important too. These shape our team culture. • 'Push Yourself' because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team., • 'Be Yourself' means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work., • 'Respect Others' because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong., • 'Enjoy Yourself' because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work. Don't take our word for it. In our most recent 'happiness survey' (team feedback survey)... • Over 200 people said the thing they love most about working at Pilgrims is their team., • Over 100 people said their favourite pizza perk was the amount of free pizza they get., • And nearly 150 people said they love the culture, development opportunities and pizza quality at Pilgrims. What's in it for you? • £14.60 ph +tronc., • On top of the standard 28 days holiday (full time), you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years). Some of our favourite Pizza Perks include... • 1 extra day holiday as "Happiness Day' so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work., • A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join., • A free after-work drinks (soft, beer or gin), • 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!) So, if you've got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we're a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon. Ciao!

Nora is not your typical Turkish restaurant. Brought to life by brothers Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz, Nora is a refreshing and free-spirited take on Turkish cuisine, built on the vibrancy of Anatolian small plates, the best of British produce and a no-rules, no-dogma approach to creativity. This is a restaurant where hospitality leads the way, where every dish tells a story of heritage and innovation, and where the energy of Canary Wharf meets the warmth of Istanbul’s kitchens. About the role. We are looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team at Nora, Canary Wharf. Nora is rooted in Turkish heritage, with a vision to elevate the food, culture, and experience we bring to our guests. This role is perfect for a chef who wants to take the next step in their career, grow into a leadership role, and help shape something truly special. You’ll be working in a kitchen that values creativity, respect, teamwork, curiosity, learning, and passion — all while cooking with exceptional produce and delivering food that inspires. Responsibilities. ·Working alongside the Head Chef to lead, support, and motivate the wider kitchen team. ·Leading by example and creating a positive, respectful, and collaborative culture. ·Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the finest seasonal and authentic ingredients. ·Ensuring every dish meets Nora’s standards and reflects our elevated Turkish identity. ·Keeping control and focus during busy services while maintaining consistency and quality. ·Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, checklists, and organisation. ·Collaborating with restaurant management to enhance the overall guest experience. Requirements. ·Previous experience in a professional, high-quality restaurant environment is essential. ·A genuine drive to grow as a leader, develop your skills, and help create something unique.

Nora is not your typical Turkish restaurant. Brought to life by brothers Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz, Nora is a refreshing and free-spirited take on Turkish cuisine, built on the vibrancy of Anatolian small plates, the best of British produce, and a no-rules, no-dogma approach to creativity. This is a restaurant where hospitality leads the way, where every dish tells a story of heritage and innovation, and where the energy of Canary Wharf meets the warmth of Istanbul’s kitchens. About the role. We are looking for a talented Chef de Partie – Pastry to join our team at Nora, Canary Wharf. Specialising in pastry, you will bring creativity, precision, and passion to our dessert and baked goods offerings. This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry chef who wants to develop their skills, innovate, and be part of creating something truly special. You’ll be working in a kitchen that values creativity, respect, teamwork, curiosity, learning, and passion — all while using some of the best ingredients from trusted suppliers. Responsibilities. • Running your pastry section with pride, consistency, and attention to detail., • Supporting the senior pastry chefs and contributing positively to the wider kitchen team., • Taking responsibility for prep, organisation, and execution of all pastry and dessert dishes to the highest standards., • Ensuring every pastry and dessert reflects Nora’s vision of elevated Turkish-inspired sweets and baked goods., • Maintaining a calm, professional approach during busy service times., • Contributing ideas, curiosity, and creativity to help shape the pastry menu and guest experience., • Requirements., • Previous experience working in a professional kitchen, specifically in pastry or desserts, is essential., • A genuine passion for pastry, baking, learning, and being part of a talented, collaborative team.