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Full-Time Italian Head Chef (London, W6) We are an authentic Italian deli restaurant in London, looking for a skilled and passionate Italian Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a full-time position, perfect for an experienced chef with a deep understanding of Italian cuisine and culture. Key Responsibilities: • Overseeing all kitchen operations, including food preparation and presentation., • Creating and maintaining authentic Italian dishes using traditional techniques., • Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are strictly followed., • Managing food stock levels, inventory, and cost control., • Training and supervising kitchen staff to maintain high standards of Italian culinary traditions., • Designing menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and regional Italian flavors., • Collaborating with management to enhance the dining experience. Requirements: • Native or fluent knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture., • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in an Italian restaurant., • Expertise in authentic Italian cooking techniques and recipes., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Thorough knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Creativity and attention to detail in menu development and food presentation. Details: • Location: London, • Hours: Full-time, • Salary: Competitive, starting from £40,000 per year, depending on experience and skills. If you are an Italian chef with a passion for authentic cuisine and are ready to bring your expertise to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter. Join us and lead our kitchen in delivering the true taste of Italy in London!

We are looking for a Kitchen Team Member who is friendly, willing to learn, hardworking, positive and bring a good sense of humour to a friendly professional kitchen team. You will be involved with prep and cooking in different kitchen sections as part of our fast-growing team. What We Offer: Salary up to £13.65 (including potential £1 weekly team bonus). Daily food allowance during shifts with unlimited coffee. 50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty. Unlimited coffee on shift. You will never work on your Birthday and be paid for it! Healthcare cash plan. Discount on our Pantry selection like a tahini chocolate spread. Monthly team socials and annual parties. Opportunities for development in the company. Green Commute – Cycle Scheme. Employee Assistance program (supporting mental health and well-being). What makes a great Farmer? Colorful personality and individuality, being Bold but Humble. Passion for great food and people. Caring for your team.

Lagana brings Med flatbreads and skewers to Shoreditch, taking over from Pachamama East. This Greek-inspired restaurant is aiming to be a little more casual the glitzy feel of their other recent openings by Pachamama Group. There's an emphasis on a home-cooking style here, with the menu led by the lagana itself, a puffed flatbread straight from the oven served with bowls of seasonal spreads and dips. As a seasoned Chef de Partie , we anticipate your readiness to bring your top performance and culinary flair to our team. For the Chef de Partie role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Full Service Charge distribution., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday for a full time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly -- on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. As our Chef de Partie , we hope that you will contribute to our mission of introducing exciting, diverse and playful dining concepts to the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy is to be the best , we continuously improve and never settle. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

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? • £14.95 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)., • After 5 years with us, you get a paid 4-week sabbatical on top of your 33 days holiday! 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!

1. Role Purpose To lead the Larder and Production section, ensuring all cold and prep-heavy elements meet exact standards. This role acts as the “engine room” for the kitchen, providing high-quality salads and prepped components that allow the main service to run smoothly under the Head Chef. 2. Core Responsibilities (The Management Pillar) Section Ownership: Take full responsibility for the larder station, ensuring it is set up and ready for service daily. Commercial Awareness: Monitor portion control and maintain accurate waste logs for your section to ensure the kitchen meets its Gross Profit (GP) targets. Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor Kitchen Assistants or Commis Chefs, ensuring they follow your prep lists and quality standards. Stock Management: Perform daily stock checks; communicate ordering requirements for fresh produce, dry goods, and specialty ingredients to the Head Chef. 3. Daily Operational Tasks (Your Specific Checklist) High-Volume Prep: Execute the daily prep list with precision, ensuring all “larder” tasks are completed before transitioning to support the Head Chef with main cookery. Recipe Adherence: Produce all salads and cold items strictly according to stored recipes, using scales to weigh ingredients as per job sheets for 100% consistency. Specialty Production: Maintain levels of all “House” items, including proprietary dressings, pickles, and ferments. Kitchen Support: Provide active support to the Head Chef and other team members when needed. 4. Due Diligence & Hygiene Section Cleanliness: Maintain a high standard of hygiene on your section and take ownership of the organisation and shelving within the walk-in fridge. Compliance Paperwork: Complete all daily “Due Diligence” logs, including core temperature checks, cooling logs, and labelling (complying with Natasha’s Law). Food Safety: Ensure all ingredients are stored correctly (FIFO) and that cross-contamination risks are managed at all times

Common Pizza - New York City & Detroit Style, Open-Air Pizza Restaurant In Clapham Common and Parsons Green A laid-back, open-air hangout serving thin-crust NYC pizzas & deep-pan Detroit pies + mac balls, towering dough bites, drinks and music. We are looking for a pizza chef to join our team, who has a passion for pizza & working in a team. We are located in the middle of Clapham Common, with an open kitchen pass onto a full out-door seated restaurant. This is a very cool place to work! • Neighbourhood Location - No need to travel into Central!, • 28 Days Holiday, • 50% Discount - When dining with us with your friends/family, • Free Team Food - On all shifts, • Monthly Competitions, • Pension Scheme, • A Genuine Enjoyable Environment To Work In - We really do care about our people!, • Apply Now!

As a Pizza Chef, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, responsible for crafting authentic Italian pizzas that delight our guests. We are a bustling Italian restaurant in Hampstead, committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences. • Preparing and stretching fresh pizza dough daily., • Sourcing and preparing high-quality ingredients and toppings., • Crafting and cooking a variety of traditional and specialty pizzas in a stone oven., • Ensuring consistency in pizza quality and presentation., • Maintaining a clean and organized workstation and adhering to all food safety and hygiene standards., • Managing stock rotation and minimizing waste., • Collaborating effectively with the wider kitchen team. • Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a busy restaurant setting., • In-depth knowledge of traditional Italian pizza-making techniques., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak hours., • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach., • A clean and tidy appearance., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays., • The legal right to work in the UK., • A passion for Italian cuisine and culinary excellence. • A competitive hourly rate., • Delicious staff meals during your shifts., • A vibrant, supportive, and team-focused working environment., • Opportunities for professional development and career growth within our establishment.

Big Mamma è un gruppo francese di ristorazione italiana nato dall'idea di Victor Lugger e Tigrane Seydoux. Negli ultimi 10 anni abbiamo aperto le porte di 34 ristoranti tra Europa (Francia, Principato di Monaco, Inghilterra, Spagna, Germania, Italia, Belgio, Irlanda) ed Emirati Arabi (Dubai). La nostra missione? Condividere l'ambiente speciale dei più bei luoghi della tradizione italiana, creando momenti unici di condivisione con i nostri clienti. Data la continua espansione del gruppo, siamo alla ricerca di per i nostri ristoranti di Parigi e Lione: cerchiamo professionisti appassionati, capaci di garantire il buon svolgimento delle operazioni in cucina, di supportare la gestione della brigata e di accompagnare il team verso l'eccellenza culinaria nel quotidiano. I tuoi compiti principali: DALLA CREAZIONE ALLA REALIZZAZIONE DEL PIATTO • Partecipa al processo di cambio menù insieme agli Chef Executive, contribuendo ad un'esperienza culinaria unica;, • Rapidità e precisione al pass dovranno essere la tua firma;, • Assicurati che ogni piatto sia perfetto, rispettando ricette e standard del Gruppo; EFFICIENZA OPERATIVA • Sei il braccio destro dello Chef nel garantire che tutto sia impeccabile: rispetto delle norme di igiene, staff curato e controlli sempre in linea con l'obiettivo;, • Gestisci il Food Cost come un vero leader: zero sprechi, inventari perfetti, ordini sempre puntuali;, • Pianifica, organizza e guida la brigata con energia e precisione. IL SUCCESSO NASCE DAL TEAMWORK • Forma e accompagna il tuo team ogni giorno, trasmettendo passione e professionalità;, • Costruisci la tua Squadra: la tua leadership crea armonia e rende l'ambiente di lavoro stimolante e positivo. La nostra offerta: • Contratto a tempo indeterminato (full-time, 2 giorni OFF consecutivi);, • Rimborso 50% abbonamento mezzi di trasporto;, • Un pasto preparato con amore dalla nostra squadra + uno sconto del 15% in tutti i ristoranti del Gruppo, • Mutuelle ALAN;, • Integrazione al costo totale dell'alloggio (30% di sconto);, • Formazione continua e opportunità di carriera; BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.