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Senior Sous Chef - Hiring now! Caravan Southbank, London Overall earnings from £46,000-£50,000 per year, plus bonus scheme Full time This November, we're opening our tenth, and biggest, Caravan at the Southbank. And we're looking for a brilliant Senior Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. We're after someone kind, confident and genuinely passionate about what they do. Someone who knows how to lead and inspire a team, is passionate about fresh ingredients and gets a kick out of helping their team develop and give their guests the best experience possible You'll be joining Caravan as we open a special new restaurant, with two floors, multiple bars and plenty of opportunity to make your mark from day one. The role As Senior Sous Chef, you'll work alongside your Head Chef and the management team to make sure the kitchen runs brilliantly every day. That means setting the standard for health & safety, culture, hospitality and developing the team around you to make sure every dish sent out is one you're proud to serve. You'll know how to lead from the front, when to coach and when to jump in and help get things moving. What you'll be doing as Senior Sous Chef • Setting the standards for health & safety and delivering excellence across the kitchen, • Making sure every dish is made consistently, confidently and to spec, • Leading by example and helping create the kind of hospitality people want to come back for, • Coaching, training and developing the kitchen team, sharing your knowledge as you go, • Giving new team members a great start through engaging training and onboarding, • Keeping on top of stock, costs, cleanliness, health & safety and all the brilliant basics that make a great kitchen work, • Working closely with the wider restaurant team to give every guest the best experience possible Why Caravan? Since 2010, we've been serving well-travelled food, specialty coffee and drinks inspired by flavours and ideas from around the world. We're a business built around curious people. People who care about what they do, look out for each other and aren't afraid to try something new. With more openings ahead and a big focus on developing our own people, there's plenty of room to grow with us too. Plus, when you work at Caravan you enjoy: • Free meals & drinks when on shift, • 50% dining discount with up to 4 mates, • 20% coffee retail discount, • Extensive wellbeing support, • Financial health education & support, • Leadership training and development, • A dining voucher when you start, on your birthday and your work anniversary, to spend in any of our restaurants, • Real career progression - 80% of our management roles are filled internally Our values We live by four core values, and our Senior Sous Chef, and every team member would live, promote and role model them: • All welcome - We make space for everyone at our table, • No boundaries - Grow, develop and thrive, just a little bit each day, • Caravan of Love - Bring the energy, and be part of the change you want to see in the world, • Well-travelled - Be curious; learn, taste, experiment and share that knowledge with those you meet along the way Sustainability We're all in on both environmental and social sustainability practices. Every team member plays their part in maintaining our B-Corp certification targets. Diversity & Inclusion Everyone's welcome at Caravan. We respect individual differences in identity, culture and experience, with our team, and with every guest.

Marlowe is a contemporary bar and restaurant located in London’s ‘creative heart’ - Shoreditch, offering a refined yet welcoming dining experience, vibrant atmosphere, and a strong focus on exceptional service. With a design-led setting and an all-day appeal, Marlowe delivers seasonal dishes alongside a curated drinks offering, creating a polished and engaging guest experience. As part of ETM Collection within ETM Group, Marlowe sits within a portfolio recognised for operational excellence, people development, and some of London’s most distinctive hospitality venues. Role Overview: At ETM Group, being a Head Chef is both a creative leadership role and a commercial responsibility. You’re not just leading a kitchen — you’re shaping the culinary identity of your venue, driving standards, and delivering exceptional food experiences that reflect our premium positioning and EPIC values. Across our ETM Collection venues — from rooftop restaurants to refined dining spaces — our Head Chefs lead high-performing kitchen teams to deliver seasonal, modern menus with consistency, creativity, and precision. You are responsible for setting the tone in your kitchen, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring every dish reflects the quality and attention to detail our guests expect. We place our kitchens in the hands of passionate and inspiring chefs. As Head Chef, you’ll operate with a high level of ownership and autonomy, supported by a group known for delivering premium hospitality at scale. From menu development and supplier relationships to team development and cost control, you will balance creativity with strong commercial acumen to drive performance. If you are passionate about food, leadership, and delivering exceptional dining experiences, this is an opportunity to make your mark within one of London’s leading hospitality groups. Company Benefits: • Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc), • Guaranteed 48 hours per week contract, • 50% discount for you and up to 5 friends at any of our venues, • 5.6 weeks paid annual leave, • Pension, • Quarterly Incentive Scheme, • Generous employee referral scheme, • Discounted shopping at many high street stores, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to Stream for better money management, • Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program, • Group wide Learning and Development opportunities, • Complementary hot drinks in your venue, • Complementary meal on shift, • Your birthday lunch is on us The ideal candidate will present: • Proven Experience: You have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality or premium dining environment, ideally with experience within fast paced kitchens., • Leadership Skills: You are a strong and inspiring kitchen leader, with a passion for developing and mentoring your team., • Financial Acumen: You have a solid understanding of kitchen financials, including GP management, cost control, and labour optimisation., • Quality & Consistency: You are committed to delivering exceptional food standards with a strong attention to detail., • Commercial Awareness: You understand how to balance creativity with profitability, driving menu performance and operational efficiency., • Problem-Solving Ability: You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and can adapt quickly to challenges., • Passion for Food: You have a deep appreciation for modern cuisine, seasonality, and evolving food trends., • A Hands-On Approach: You lead from the front, maintaining a strong presence in the kitchen and setting the standard for your team. About Us: ETM Group is a leading London hospitality business, home to a collection of premium restaurants, bars, and iconic sports venues. Through our portfolio of standout London venues across ETM Collection and ETM Sport London, — we deliver exceptional food, drink, entertainment, and guest experiences across the capital. From elevated rooftop dining to high-energy match-day occasions, our venues are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and memorable hospitality. At the heart of our success are our people, guided by our EPIC values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Challenge. ETM Group are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

Are you ready to elevate your culinary career to new heights? Firmdale Hotels invites you to join our vibrant team at the enchanting Dorset Square Hotel as a Junior Sous Chef. At Firmdale Hotels, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled guest experiences through exceptional service and culinary excellence. As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll be an integral part of our esteemed kitchen brigade, contributing your expertise to our renowned dining offerings Responsibilities: • Collaborate with our talented team to maintain the highest standards of culinary craftsmanship, ensuring every dish delights our guests' palates., • Flourish in our fast-paced kitchen environment, where precision and efficiency are paramount, and the satisfaction of our guests is the ultimate goal., • Bring your fervour for food to the forefront as you craft delectable breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings that showcase your creativity and dedication to culinary artistry., • Provide guidance and leadership to a dedicated team, fostering a culture of excellence and camaraderie while ensuring smooth operations during service., • Take ownership of your section by meticulously monitoring stock levels, executing timely orders, and maintaining impeccable organisation to uphold our standards of excellence., • Engage in clear and concise communication with team members and management, facilitating seamless coordination and collaboration to exceed guest expectations. What You Need: • Previous experience in a similar culinary role, demonstrating your ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment., • Showcase your impeccable attention to detail, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen is executed to perfection, reflecting our commitment to excellence., • Fuel our culinary creativity with your unwavering passion for food, inspiring both your team and our guests with your innovative culinary creations., • Exhibit strong leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding a small team to achieve exceptional results while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment., • Demonstrate proficiency in managing stock levels and ordering within your section, employing strategic foresight and organisational skills to optimise efficiency and minimise waste., • Embrace the spirit of teamwork, working harmoniously with colleagues across departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences and uphold Firmdale Hotels' reputation for excellence. What We Offer: • Competitive salary plus service charge, discussed at venue., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Complimentary meals on shift, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Paid overtime for working Bank Holidays, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Refer a friend bonus and earn over £500, • Access to Stream, our financial wellbeing app - access your earnings before pay day, automate your savings and be supported with financial coaching, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Dry cleaning service for uniform and discounted personal items, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • One paid volunteering day, every year, • Annual long service awards with rewards at key milestones, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Cycle to work scheme, • And much more!... **About Us ** Our very first opening, and the hotel where Tim and Kit Kemp's vision for Firmdale Hotels began, Dorset Square Hotel occupies a handsome Regency building overlooking the garden square that was once the site of Thomas Lord's original cricket ground. Set in the charming, residential heart of Marylebone, it's surrounded by some of the capital's finest independent shops, cafés, restaurants and historic buildings. At its heart is The Potting Shed, our much-loved bar and restaurant, which brings its own warmth and character to this already special address. There's a real sense of history and heritage to this place, and a warmth that comes from being where it all started. To work at Dorset Square is to be part of that story, and to help write the next chapter through the care and dedication you bring to every guest experience. You'll be joining an award-winning team: • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, • One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025 You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/ Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

Caffe Concerto is looking for a motivated Salad Chef or Kitchen Porter (KP) to join our team, with full training and development provided by our finest Head Chefs across the branches, and a clear pathway to progress into a Sous Chef or Head Chef role. Requirements: • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Salad Chef, or in a similar kitchen role is preferred, • A genuine passion for food and working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, • Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills with full training provided, • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Good communication skills with managers, kitchen, and front-of-house staff, • Flexibility to work full-time hours and varied shifts, • Physically able to stand for long periods, bend, and lift when required, • Food Safety Level 1 and Health & Safety Level 1 certificates are an advantage (training can be provided as well) What We Offer: • Clear career progression to Sous Chef and Head Chef roles, • Full training and development within the company, • Contracted hours, • Free staff meals on duty, • 50% staff discount when dining off duty, • 28 days holiday entitlement, • A kitchen equipped with high-quality, modern equipment, • Excellent staff facilities Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year

Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. 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.

Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. 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 Prep Chef, we anticipate your readiness to bring your top performance and culinary flair to our team. For the Prep Chef 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 Prep Chef, 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.