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JKS Restaurants and Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking Chef de Parties to help lead their Kitchen in a brand new opening in central London, due Spring 2026. The successful candidate will have a passion for Asian cuisine and previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Wok Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. Plaza Khao Gaeng Khao gaeng broadly means ‘curry over rice’. Plaza Khao Gaeng is a Southern Thai restaurant, a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It’s a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside. Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded façade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Parties to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: • Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant;, • Knowledge or passion for Thai cuisine (preferred), • Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;, • A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;, • Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;, • The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for talented Chef de Parties eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. Benefits Dining & Hospitality • Lunch for 2 after probation, • Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants, • CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants Health & Wellness • Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK, • 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare, • 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing, • Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it, • Health, legal, money and debt support services available Entertainment • Up to 55% off cinema tickets, • Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more), • Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK Financial Support • Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it, • Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning, • Company donations for your involvement with charities Special Occasions & Recognition • Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions, • Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment, • Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral

Nice family business placed in Kensington Olympia looking for a Napoeletan Pizza Chef who also has experience as a Chef to prepare some simple italian cuisine dishes

Dream Big - Join Urban Italian Group! We are Urban Italian Group, UIG, a successful restaurant group that has established itself in 12 cities nationally and internationally since 2017. With over 400 employees, our operations span from the Spanish coast in Marbella to the northern city of Umeå in Sweden. Today, we present Florentine, Basta, and our newest additions, Giorgio’s Trattoria and Lola Maria, each rooted in a strong culinary identity and designed to deliver memorable guest experiences. Every venue aims to tell a unique story and create an atmosphere that becomes a second home for the people in the neighbourhood. Our Brands: Basta - A casual dining concept delivering great guest with strong value for guests. Florentine | - An international upscale casual trattoria delivering refined dining. Trattoria Giorgio's - A lively 1960s Milanese trattoria in Östermalm. Lola Maria - Vibrant Andalusian tapas, in the heart of Malmö. Villa Valentina - Modern Spanish farm house concept with mediterranean influences. Opening June 2026. About You & The Role This role is for a Chef who takes pride in doing things properly and improving through daily work. You will work in a structured, high-volume kitchen with clear standards and routines. The days are busy and the work can be repetitive at times, but the satisfaction comes from executing dishes well, keeping pace during service, and contributing to a smooth operation. Quality, consistency, and teamwork matter more than speed alone. Progress here doesn’t come from fast titles or constant change. It comes from learning the details, listening to feedback, and becoming reliable service after service. Chefs who do well enjoy improving through repetition, understanding why things are done a certain way, and being part of a team where standards are taken seriously. If you value clear expectations, steady development, and the feeling of finishing a service knowing you supported the team and did the job properly, this environment will suit you. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and quality standards, • Ensure mise en place is completed up to standards, and organised before service, • Maintain consistency, speed, and precision during service, • Keep your section clean, organised, and service-ready at all times, • Communicate clearly with the kitchen team during service, • Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment, • Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • Good organisational skills and ability to work under time pressure, • Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, • Ability to work independently while contributing to team success, • Competitive market salary of (gross) 2000-2500 Euro monthly (depending on size of venue) + tips, • Average of 40 hours a week, • Housing (T&Cs applies), • Seasonal and permanent contracts, • 500 euro referral bonus scheme for introducing a successful colleague, • Best on the market growth opportunities, • Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations, • Full onboarding, cross training and tailored career development plan, • The unforgettable annual UIG Gala party and team nights out, • International trips and possibility to work abroad, • Growth & Opportunity: Develop your skills within one of Scandinavia’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, with real opportunities to grow into senior kitchen roles., • Learn from Strong Leaders: Work alongside experienced Head Chefs and Sous Chefs who support your development and help you refine your craft., • Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary and stable working conditions in a professional kitchen environment., • Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience, structured training, and the chance to expand your culinary knowledge across different concepts., • A Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a positive, respectful kitchen culture where teamwork, quality, and pride in the craft come first.

L’assaggino Richmond is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic chef to join our team. Experience in Italian food/pasta/mains is requested and knowledgeable of health and safe. The candidate need to have at least 3 years of experience as pasta chef.

Unico28 ltd, an Italian pizza restaurant in South Ealing specializing in traditional Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef to join our culinary team. We are looking for a passionate and skilled individual with a proven background in crafting authentic pizzas, particularly with a wood-fired oven.

Full-Time Chef – Immediate Start – Dalston The Speakeasy in Dalston is looking for a full-time Chef to join our kitchen team. We serve small and large plates, pizza, and Sunday roast. Details: • £15–£16 per hour (depending on experience), • 40–50 hours per week, • Tuesday to Sunday, • Flexible shifts (opening and closing shifts included), • Immediate start available Requirements: • Previous kitchen experience required, • Confident running a section during busy service, • Reliable and punctual Training will be provided where necessary, but we are looking for someone who can work independently. If you’re available for an immediate start and meet the above criteria, please apply with your CV.

The Pachamama Family is proud to deliver exceptional guest experiences across our venues in Central London. Each of our restaurant concepts is designed as a destination a space where guests can explore diverse culinary influences in an atmosphere that transports them on a unique gastronomic journey. As our Head Chef, you will play a key role in driving our mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts to the London restaurant scene and beyond. We believe in doing things our way pushing boundaries, challenging expectations, and turning the impossible into reality. Our dishes, inspired by Mediterranean and Greek cuisine, take guests on a vibrant culinary journey through bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and authentic traditions. The responsibilities would be familiar to you: • Direct all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup, • Maintain kitchen equipment as needed, • Supervise chefs and work on building a strong team, • Resolve issues as they arise to ensure the continuation of food service, • Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure efficiency, • Plan menus and set prices based on the availability of ingredients, • Make sure that all staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee quality, • Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager and owners to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the venue, • Direct monthly inventories, • Maintain vendor relationships, • Train chefs and kitchen staff Requirements: • 5+ years in a Head Chef role, • Ability to remain productive in a high-pressure environment, • Strong attention to detail, • Ability to oversee and manage kitchen operations For the Head Chef role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive annual salary based on your skills and experience., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to develop your skills and knowledge., • Supportive work environment that values respect and teamwork., • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for psychological, financial, and legal support., • Monthly salary payments, paid 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., • Career development opportunities, including regular appraisals and progression planning. 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.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Junior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! 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. 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, • Helping with the kitchen service to ensure it is running smoothly., • Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness. What are we looking for? • Someone with previousexperience 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 with all overtime paid for., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash, • 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