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Chef – Fresh Food Mexican Restaurant (Open Kitchen) Are you passionate about fresh food and love working in a fast-paced, friendly kitchen? We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Chef to join our growing team at our fresh food Mexican restaurant. If you enjoy cooking from scratch, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! We pride ourselves on preparing fresh food every day using quality ingredients, so experience in fresh food preparation and cooking is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working in an open kitchen, and is excited to learn more about Mexican cuisine. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing fresh ingredients and completing daily kitchen prep, • Cooking fresh food to a consistently high standard, • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen, • Following all food safety and hygiene procedures, • Working efficiently during busy service periods, • Supporting your team and helping create a positive working environment We’re looking for someone who: • Has at least 2 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen, • Has experience with fresh food preparation and cooking, • Is confident working in an open kitchen and interacting with customers, • Is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure, • Has a good understanding of food hygiene and safety, • Is punctual, motivated, and enjoys being part of a team, • Has a genuine passion for food and is excited to learn new skills and develop their knowledge of Mexican cuisine A varied role As we’re a small, close-knit team, everyone helps where needed. This role also includes basic bar duties, such as preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Previous bar experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. What we offer: • Competitive pay from £12.71 per hour, depending on experience, • Full training and ongoing support, • The opportunity to learn authentic Mexican cooking techniques and expand your culinary skills, • Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing business, • A friendly, supportive team where hard work is recognised and valued, • A great work-life balance – our restaurant closes at 8:30pm, so there are no late-night finishes Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or simply want to develop your skills in a fresh food kitchen, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with our business. If you’re hardworking, passionate about food, and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with your availability.

We're Hiring – Commis Chef We're looking for a Commis Chef to join our friendly team in a busy pub kitchen. Our kitchen is small, so we're looking for someone who is reliable, organised, and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting with food preparation and mise en place., • Preparing and cooking dishes according to recipes and company standards., • Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation., • Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and hygienic at all times., • Following food safety and HACCP procedures., • Assisting with stock rotation, deliveries, and storage., • Working closely with the rest of the kitchen team to ensure smooth service. What We Offer: • A friendly, supportive working environment in a small team., • Pay rate negotiable, depending on experience., • Weekly pay., • Opportunities to learn and develop your skills., • Stable, ongoing employment. If you're passionate about food and want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV or get in touch for more information.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 75p 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 17 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. We're buzzing to be opening our 12th Yard Sale Pizza in North London's Tufnell Park in April 2024. Bringing our award-winning handmade, hand-delivered pizzas to this stunning neighbourhood! We'll be serving up London's ultimate delivery pizza, all delivered by our amazing team of drivers through our in-house delivery service, with seats for dine-in customers. 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 50p 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

B igger Bolder Hospitality. We're seeking a visionary Head Chef who brings both talent and heart to the role. Someone who is energised by creating elevated dining experiences and who understands how to turn moments into memories for our guests. Juno is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar launching at Olympia, a space that blends the ease of neighbourhood dining with the energy of a West London destination. Rooted in simple, produce-led cooking, Juno's hospitality will be warm, generous and effortlessly stylish. It's a restaurant designed to feel both familiar and fresh, with a menu built around seasonal plates, handmade pizza, and a confident drinks menu anchored by spritzes, negronis, and a considered Italian wine list. Juno will attract a broad audience, including local West Londoners, early evening pre-theatre diners and weekend groups looking for a place that feels fun but refined; a balance of accessibility and aspiration. We are looking for a leader to embrace this brand and bring their team on a journey to deliver fun, elevated and exciting hospitality. The Role: As Head Chef, you'll be the heart of the kitchen, leading a talented team and shaping an innovative menu that captures the energy and precision of Italian cuisine in a high volume, yet elevated, environment. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in pizza, pasta and other traditional Italian dishes while incorporating contemporary trends and seasonal ingredients. Master of delegation, expert in setting the tone and creating a harmonious environment for your team to thrive in. We Expect You To: Collaborate with the Food Team & General Manager to curate and develop both core and seasonal menus with innovative Italian concepts. Dramatising the guest experience utilising our live pizza counter. Owning and delivering GP to budget, determining food inventory needs including managing stock, waste and ordering. Total responsibility for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines. Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene practices and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Managing and owning the kitchen labour spend, rota planning to budget. Ensuring our recruitment is in line with company guidelines, recruiting brilliant skills and the correct people to elevate your team's delivery. Biannual team performance reviews, consistently training your team, encouraging development and company engagement with initiatives such as Kitchen Collabs and Apprenticeship Schemes. Engaging with the wider Incipio culture, living and breathing our values. Who You'll Be: A proactive and warm leader, high energy and someone who loves to bring people together. Extensive experience as a Head Chef in a high volume Italian restaurant. Passionate about Neapolitan pizza. Have a keen eye for standards and take pride in every dish served. Creative, innovative and forward thinking. Multitasker, expert delegator and loves being in the thick of it. Someone who keeps calm when the tickets ramp up and service is in full flow. Obsessed with communication, constantly speaking to your team, with the ability to communicate the bigger picture as well as venue specific details and getting the team to understand why their roles are so important to the venues success. Someone who our chefs can aspire to be. Fun! Doesn't take themselves too seriously and understands that hospitality is all about personality & heart. Benefits & Best Bits Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows Bonus capacity paid annually Company awards and events Sickness & Compassionate Pay Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

Host Staffing is delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef on behalf of one of London's most prestigious hospitality venues. Set within a world-renowned cultural destination, this stunning restaurant and bar boasts panoramic views across London's skyline and offers a refined, seasonal dining experience to thousands of visitors each year. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join a highly regarded culinary team focused on quality ingredients, creativity, and exceptional guest experiences. Working alongside an experienced Head Chef, you'll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day leadership of the kitchen, supporting menu development, driving standards, and mentoring a passionate brigade. The Role Support the Head Chef with the overall management of the kitchen operation Lead and inspire a team of chefs to consistently deliver high-quality food Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation, presentation, and service Assist with seasonal menu planning and new dish development Manage stock control, ordering, food costs, and waste reduction Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence Support recruitment, training, and development of junior team members About You Currently operating as a Senior Sous Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready for progression Experience within quality restaurants, premium hospitality venues, hotels, or contract catering operations Strong leadership and team development skills Passion for seasonal produce and modern cooking techniques Excellent organisational and communication abilities Commercially minded with experience managing food costs and kitchen performance Calm, professional, and able to perform in a busy service environment The Venue Premium restaurant and bar operation in a landmark London location Seasonal, produce-led menus High-profile clientele and visitors Predominantly daytime trading Open daily for lunch and afternoon service Limited evening operation on Fridays and Saturdays Package £47,899.12 basic salary 10% performance-related bonus Hours: 47.5 hours per week Excellent benefits package Opportunity to work in one of London's most unique hospitality environments Strong work-life balance compared to traditional restaurant operations Ongoing career development and progression opportunities This role would suit a passionate chef who thrives in quality-led environments and is looking to join an operation where creativity, culture, and hospitality come together. Senior Sous Chef – Iconic Riverside Restaurant & Bar | Central London. £47,899

Join our team as a Head Chef at a vibrant establishment renowned for fast, authentic, and smoky Lebanese street food, with our flame-grilled Half BBQ Chicken and fragrant Lebanese Rice as the star dish. We are seeking a hands-on, high-energy individual to lead our kitchen team and ensure our express line operates seamlessly. Key Responsibilities: • Signature Dish Excellence: Oversee the daily marination, flawless grilling, and consistent quality of our signature Half BBQ Chicken and Rice., • Kitchen Leadership: Train, motivate, and lead a fast-paced line cook team, ensuring efficiency and high standards of service without compromising quality., • Operational Management: Efficiently manage inventory, optimize daily prep cycles, control food costs, and minimize waste., • Hygiene & Safety: Uphold and maintain a spotless kitchen environment, strictly adhering to all health and safety standards. What We Are Looking For: • Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef, preferably within a busy grill, Middle Eastern, or fast-casual kitchen setting., • Grill Mastery: Proven confidence in managing high-volume grilling (both charcoal and gas) and large-scale chicken preparation., • Pace & Pressure: Demonstrated ability to thrive and perform exceptionally under pressure in a high-volume, "express" dining environment. Perks of Joining Our Team: • Competitive salary complemented by performance-based bonuses., • Enjoy complimentary meals during shifts, including our delicious BBQ chicken., • Benefit from paid time off and clear pathways for career growth and development within our expanding business.

We are looking for a reliable, proactive and quality-driven Kitchen Supervisor to lead our delivery-only kitchen. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely cares about food quality, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and can confidently manage the kitchen independently. About the Role • Delivery-only small-sized kitchen operating 3 food brands., • Primarily solo operation on weekdays, with two-person shifts during weekends and peak periods., • Night shift role in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality, well-presented orders with speed and accuracy at all times., • Independently manage all kitchen operations during solo shifts., • Cook, portion and pack food strictly to brand standards., • Maintain exceptional cleanliness and full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety., • Complete opening, service and closing duties to a high standard., • Monitor stock, minimise waste and report shortages promptly., • Take full ownership of the kitchen, proactively managing tasks and improvements without supervision. We're Looking For Someone Who Is: • Experienced in a busy commercial kitchen., • Able to work confidently and responsibly on their *own*., • Passionate about delivering consistently high-quality food., • Highly organised with excellent time management., • Proactive, determined and solution-focused., • Calm under pressure with strong attention to detail., • Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work., • Committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety., • Willing to commit for long-term. If you take ownership, care about quality, and want to be part of a growing business where your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

🚨 Immediate Start Available | Competitive Pay + Monthly Bonus + Career Progression 🚨 Chef de Partie – Fish! Restaurant, Borough Market 📍 Borough Market, London Bridge, SE1 9AL Looking for your next challenge in one of London's most exciting food destinations? Fish! Restaurant is a busy, well-established seafood brasserie in the heart of Borough Market. We're looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join our professional kitchen team. What You'll Do 🐟 Run your section efficiently and maintain high standards during service 🔥 Work confidently across grill and fryer sections 👨‍🍳 Prepare and cook dishes to recipe specifications 🤝 Support your team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen ✅ Maintain excellent food hygiene and food safety standards What We're Looking For ✔ Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy London kitchen ✔ Experience working with grills and fryers ✔ Ability to perform well under pressure ✔ Good English communication skills ✔ Passion for food and willingness to learn and develop ✔ Flexible availability – this role does not offer fixed days or fixed shifts and includes evenings, weekends, and public holidays What We Offer 💷 £14.00–£15.50 per hour including tronc 💰 Additional monthly tronc bonus 📱 Early wage access via Stream ⏰ 40–45 hours per week over 5 working days 🏖 28+ days holiday, increasing with length of service 🍽 50% staff dining discount + 20% family discount 🛍 Retail and wellbeing discounts via SAGE 🎁 £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus 👕 Full uniform provided 📈 Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression opportunities 🏦 Pension scheme 🤝 Friendly, supportive, and professional team environment Important Only applicants with legal Right to Work in the UK and a valid Share Code will be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a busy kitchen, and are looking to grow your career with a respected Borough Market restaurant, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Fish! Restaurant team 🐟