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Chef de Partie – School 📍 School setting 💷 £20 per hour 📅 Start tomorrow 🔐 DBS required We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a school kitchen. You’ll be responsible for managing your section, preparing and cooking food to a high standard, following food safety and hygiene procedures, and supporting the wider kitchen team. Requirements: • Previous Chef de Partie experience, • Experience working in a professional kitchen, • DBS required for this school role, • Good food hygiene and safety knowledge, • Reliable and available to start tomorrow

The Bald Face Stag - Head Chef - East Finchley - Fresh Food The Bald Faced Stag is a beautiful pub with hints of old and new creating an amazing contemporary atmosphere throughout the week. With a menu filled with seasonal specials, pub classics and Sunday roasts to knock your socks off, our dining room is a must-visit for foodies around East Finchley and Muswell Hill. We are on the hunt for some exceptional and creative talent. Are you a Head Chef looking to take the next step in their career? We are looking for a Head Chef who has a great range of experience working at gastro pub food level. Do you love working with only fresh ingredients and enjoy leading a kitchen to delivering great dishes enjoyed by all? Do you wish to add your distinctive creative flare to our pub classics and new innovative dishes? You Are: • An enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified Head Chef who is ready for a new challenge., • Able to demonstrate your experience of working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus., • Able to demonstrate experience of working in a professional kitchen showing a clear understanding of Health and Safety., • Able to show a proven track record of managing the kitchen and controlling stock and GP., • Someone with a background of dealing with high volume., • Able to show technical skill and attention to detail, • Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently., • Confident in your communication skills and ability to lead and motivate their teams. What's in it for me: • Competitive salary + bonus, • Be part of a brand new opening, • Training and development, • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner, • Get out and about, you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants, • Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times, • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral, • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us, • Cycle to work scheme Interested in hearing more? Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic! Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

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. Soraya, Persian-inspired, arrives as a continuation of 971 Hospitality's world by Pachamama Group. Opening is due mid July 2026. This is your chance to take a part in an exciting new opening. At its heart, Soraya is about sharing. It offers guests an exceptional culinary experience, celebrating the rich and vibrant flavours of Persian cuisine in an exquisite setting. Soraya's menu is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, designed to delight and encourage communal feasting. Signature dishes such as Mast O Khair, Lamb Koobideh, Chicken Joujeh, and Ghaymeh Bedemjan highlight traditional Persian recipes, while innovative plates showcase the team's genius. Prepared with utmost precision, the succulent skewers of marinated meats and vegetables are served on meticulously chosen crockery and silverware that transport diners straight to the heart of Tehran. As our Head Pastry Chef, we except you to contribute to our mission of introducing inspiring hospitality concepts to the London restaurant scene and across the globe. Our philosophy is to do it our way and make the impossible possible. As an experienced Head Pastry Chef, we trust in your ability to step into our vibrant restaurant environment and hit the ground running, leveraging your proven skills and management expertise. The responsibilities would be familiar to you: • Prepare and produce desserts, pastry and bakery items to company recipes and standards., • Ensure consistent taste, texture, portioning and presentation., • Complete daily mise en place and ensure sufficient preparation for service., • Maintain excellent organisation and cleanliness of the pastry section., • Follow recipes, specifications and plating guides accurately., • Check quality, freshness and storage of all pastry ingredients., • Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements., • Control waste and use ingredients efficiently., • Follow FIFO, labelling, allergen and food-safety procedures., • Ensure all equipment is used correctly and maintained properly., • Support menu development, tastings and creation of new desserts., • Work closely with Head Chefs and the wider kitchen team., • Assist with training junior chefs and maintaining standards across the section., • Support other Pachamama Group restaurants when required. Requirements: • Previous experience in a pastry position within a quality restaurant or hospitality environment., • Strong pastry and dessert knowledge., • Good attention to detail and presentation., • Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently., • Good organisation and time-management skills., • Understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen hygiene., • Ability to work calmly during busy services., • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop., • Strong team player with good communication skills. For the Head Pastry 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 Head Pastry 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.

About the role We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management, you will help deliver consistently high-quality food, keep service running smoothly, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. You will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, communicates clearly and remains calm during busy service. Key responsibilities Food preparation and service Food quality: Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently, following agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Service preparation: Organise mise en place and ensure each section is stocked and ready before service. Kitchen coordination: Oversee sections during service, manage ticket flow and check dishes before they leave the kitchen. Front-of-house communication: Work closely with the service team on order timings, dietary requirements, availability and customer feedback. Menu development: Support the Head Chef with specials, recipe development and improvements to preparation methods. Team leadership Shift leadership: Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, allocating tasks and maintaining standards throughout the shift. Training: Support new and existing team members with recipes, equipment use, safe working practices and service expectations. Performance: Give clear direction and constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly with the Head Chef or management. Teamwork: Promote a respectful, professional kitchen environment and help wherever needed during busy periods. Staffing: Assist with rotas and section allocation, helping match staffing levels to expected business demand. Stock and cost control Stock management: Monitor stock levels, support ordering and check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition. Storage and rotation: Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated and rotated to minimise spoilage. Portion control: Follow agreed yields and portion sizes to maintain consistency and protect food margins. Waste reduction: Keep preparation levels in line with expected trade, record waste and identify opportunities to reduce avoidable losses. Stocktakes: Assist with regular stock counts and report shortages, discrepancies or supplier issues. Food safety and kitchen standards Food safety: Follow the restaurant’s food safety procedures and ensure required checks and records are completed accurately. Allergen controls: Follow agreed allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact and never guess when responding to an allergen query. Cleaning: Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure workstations, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and organised. Safe working: Ensure equipment is used correctly and report faults, hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Opening and closing: Complete kitchen checks and handovers, leaving the kitchen safe and ready for the next shift. Essential skills and experience Kitchen experience: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step. Cooking skills: Strong practical cooking ability and experience delivering consistent food during busy service. Leadership: Ability to organise a team, communicate expectations and support colleagues under pressure. Food safety knowledge: A sound understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Commercial awareness: Understanding of portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction. Reliability: Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a professional approach. Availability: Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable experience Similar restaurant background: Experience working with Mediterrenean or in a kitchen with similar service volumes. Qualifications: Relevant professional cookery and food safety qualifications. Kitchen administration: Experience with ordering, stocktaking, recipe costing or rota planning.

GRILL CHEF Layali Lounge – London About Layali Lounge Layali Lounge is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant in London, offering guests an authentic and memorable dining experience inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Our menu focuses on fresh ingredients, traditional flavours and expertly prepared grilled dishes. We are committed to delivering high-quality food and excellent service in a warm and stylish restaurant environment. The Role We are looking for an experienced and passionate Grill Chef to join the kitchen team at Layali Lounge. The successful candidate will have strong experience working on a charcoal grill, grill or similar cooking section, with a good understanding of cooking meats to the correct temperature while maintaining quality, consistency and presentation. You will play an important role in ensuring that our grilled dishes are prepared to a consistently high standard throughout service. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook a range of grilled dishes in accordance with Layali Lounge recipes and quality standards., • Operate the grill safely and efficiently during busy services., • Prepare and cook chicken, lamb kebabs, skewers and other grilled dishes to the required standard., • Ensure all meat is cooked correctly according to food safety requirements and customer specifications., • Maintain excellent portion control and consistency., • Prepare mise en place and ensure your section is fully stocked and ready for service., • Monitor cooking times and coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure food is served promptly., • Maintain a clean, organised and efficient grill section throughout service., • Follow all food hygiene, health & safety and HACCP procedures., • Ensure correct storage, labelling, temperature control and stock rotation., • Minimise food waste and use ingredients efficiently., • Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team., • Support other kitchen sections when required., • Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality at all times., • Assist with cleaning and closing down the kitchen and grill area., • Contribute to maintaining a positive and professional kitchen environment. Experience & Skills The ideal candidate will have: • Previous experience as a Grill Chef, Chef de Partie or similar role., • Strong grill experience – essential., • Experience cooking meat, poultry, kebabs, skewers and grilled dishes., • Experience within a busy restaurant or high-volume kitchen., • Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy services., • Excellent attention to detail and consistency., • Good communication and teamwork skills., • Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work., • Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications and kitchen procedures., • Passion for producing high-quality food., • A willingness to learn and develop within the business. What We Offer • Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience., • Opportunity to work within a busy and growing London restaurant., • Supportive and professional kitchen environment., • Opportunity to develop your culinary skills., • Opportunities for progression within Layali Lounge. Position Details Position: Grill Chef Location: London Employment: Full-time / Part-time Work Location: In person Experience: Previous grill experience essential Join the Layali Lounge Team If you are an experienced Grill Chef who takes pride in preparing high-quality grilled food and enjoys working in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you. Join Layali Lounge and become part of a team committed to great food, great service and an exceptional guest experience.

SENIOR SOUS CHEF Location: London Contract: Full-time (45 hours per week); flexible hours * ABOUT US We create bright, welcoming neighbourhood restaurants — open all day, every day. Our restaurants embody the Australian spirit that Bill Granger made known around the world: easy-going generous excellence. Our food makes people feel good; it's full of flavour, goodness and vitality. We source the best possible ingredients with a sunny, colourful lightness and the emotional comfort of food is as important to us as how it looks and tastes. As a family-owned restaurant group still led by its founding core, that is constantly evolving and developing, we value all employees as respected individuals and foster diversity and inclusion, with everyone given a chance to share their voice and ideas. People stay with us and grow with us, many for over a decade. Sustainability is considered in everything we do. * THE ROLE This is a full-time position based across our London restaurants. As Senior Sous Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen day to day — ensuring every service runs smoothly, every plate looks beautiful and every guest leaves feeling good. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and Group Head Chef, supporting with daily operations, ordering and rota management. You'll play a key role in leading and inspiring the team, bringing energy and calm to even the busiest services. You'll also help drive our seasonal menu changes, leading training for both kitchen and front of house teams, and making sure that every new dish is cooked, plated and served with care and consistency. * ABOUT YOU You're passionate, approachable and organised, able to guide your team through a busy shift with confidence and positivity. You take pride in your craft and have a genuine curiosity, interest and love for cooking with beautiful, seasonal produce and independent suppliers. Experience in an all-day dining restaurant is ideal, but more than anything, you bring curiosity, calm under pressure, and a desire to grow — both for yourself and for your team. * WHAT WE OFFER We believe in real work–life balance and a culture of care. You'll be part of a people-focused team who share a passion for fresh, everyday food. Our benefits include: • Flexible hours and supportive scheduling, • All meals on shift — fresh, generous and wholesome, • 50% staff discount across all Granger & Co. restaurants, • Hospitality Rewards membership, including discounts, wellbeing support and private GP access, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Access to our training calendar for development and growth, • Enhanced maternity pay (subject to eligibility), • An additional day of holiday for every year of service after two years * DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We believe great food tastes better when everyone feels welcome. Our teams are happiest when they work productively together, learning and growing with one another. We value individuality and diversity, and strive to create an environment where every voice is heard and respected. * If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.