Gingerandmint east village

We are looking for an experienced and reliable head chef for our soon-to-open café in Stratford East Village — someone who values quality, demonstrates consistency, and is committed to taking full ownership of the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for excellence, and the ability to maintain high standards while working within agreed hours.

Commis Chef - COLD Section Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Commis Chef in Cold Section! YOUR MISSION: You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! You will be overseeing the Cold section to prepare our authentic Italian dishes from scratch. You will follow our recipes and directions from the kitchen management team. You will respect health & safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: Big Smile and passion for Italian food! Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills Previous experience or training as a Commis Chef Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: Permanent, full-time position 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off Tasty staff food served family style 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend Employee of the Month award Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays Regular training & growth opportunities Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Chef De Partie in Hot Section! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be overseeing the hot section to prepare our authentic Italian dishes from scratch. - You will be communicating regularly with kitchen management, helping with onboarding and training of the new chefs and ensuring the hot section is operating smoothly. - You will respect health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills - Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a big and busy section - Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £17.96 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £17.96 / hour

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Pastry Commis Chef! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be working in the pastry section to prepare our delicious desserts from scratch, from giant lemon pie to homemade gelato. - You will follow our recipes and directions from the kitchen management team. - You will respect health & safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills - Previous experience or training as a Commis Pastry Chef - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that lets you access your wages between paydays - Regular training & growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Chef De Partie in Hot Section! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be overseeing the hot section to prepare our authentic Italian dishes from scratch. - You will be communicating regularly with kitchen management, helping with onboarding and training of the new chefs and ensuring the hot section is operating smoothly. - You will respect health & safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills - Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a big and busy section - Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £17.96 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays - Regular training & growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £17.96 / hour

🍕 We’re Hiring: Apprentice Pizza Chef – Summer Role (£13/hr, 30hrs/week) 🍕 Looking to get started in a busy kitchen and learn the pizza game from the ground up? We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Apprentice Pizza Chef to support our team through the summer. You’ll start with basic but essential tasks, and as you learn and grow, so will your hours and pay. 🧤 Main Tasks: Cutting and serving pizzas Restocking toppings from storage Topping up ingredients for the pizza chef Keeping the prep area clean and organized Supporting the kitchen during busy service 🕐 Hours: Approx. 30 hours per week to start (evenings/weekends Friday,Saturday and Sunday) 💰 Starting Pay: £13 per hour Pay and hours will increase as you learn and take on more responsibility. ✅ What We’re Looking For: Reliable, fast, and eager to help Positive attitude, willing to learn No experience needed – just a good work ethic

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

Crunch is looking for a skilled and motivated Head-chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at new site in Soho. The ideal candidate should have grill experience in a fast-paced environment, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others. We are looking for someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys delivering high-quality dishes consistently. Key Responsibilities: - Follow opening and closing guidelines: Ensure all prep work is completed and the kitchen is clean and organized at the start and end of each shift. - Operate the grill station efficiently in a busy kitchen: Maintain a high level of speed, accuracy, and consistency when cooking on the grill station, ensuring orders are delivered promptly and meet quality standards. - Ensure stock rotation (FIFO): Implement the First In, First Out method to keep ingredients fresh, reduce waste, and maintain proper stock levels. - Have an understanding of all other sections in the kitchen: Be versatile and able to assist in other areas of the kitchen, such as prep, cold station, or fryer, as needed to ensure a smooth workflow. - Maintain high food quality and safety standards: Follow food safety guidelines (HACCP) and ensure all dishes are prepared according to recipes and quality specifications, adhering to health and safety regulations. - Contribute to a positive and fast-paced working environment: Support and motivate team members, fostering teamwork and maintaining a calm and productive atmosphere, even during high-pressure situations. - Assist in inventory management: Help monitor and manage inventory levels, reporting shortages or overstock to management. - Ensure cleanliness and organisation of the work area: Regularly clean and sanitize the workstation, utensils, and equipment to uphold kitchen hygiene. What We Offer: - Paid trial shifts - Competitive salary of £15 - £17 - Earliest shift start at 8:30 and latest finish at 22:00 - How many hours do you need? We work around you! - Flexible working hours - Free uniform provided - Referral bonus of £300 for recommending new team members - Fully structured and paid training provided - Free home-made meals while you’re on shift! - Pension scheme with company contributions - Opportunity to grow within the company we’re opening new sites soon! Requirements: - Previous experience working with grills in a busy kitchen - To be a team player with a can-do attitude - Ability to perform under pressure - Have a great smile and represent the company at all times - Food Safety certificate of level 2 or above If you want to join us in creating the ultimate sandwich uprising, and ready to join a team where you can grow, we'd love to hear from you! Crunch Team 🤘🏼🥪