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Crystal Maze London is seeking passionate and experienced Sous Chef to support an exciting new opening. You will help lead service and confidently run the kitchen under the Kitchen Manager, while bringing creativity and flair to seasonal dishes. Responsibilities include: • Maintaining excellent preparation, presentation and food safety standards, • Training, supporting and inspiring junior chefs, • Assisting with ordering, stock control and waste management, • Working confidently on the pass and grill section, • Ensuring compliance with allergen, HACCP and kitchen standards What you will need: • At least one year of experience as a Sous Chef, • A strong pub or brasserie background, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, • A sound understanding of allergens, HACCP and kitchen compliance, • A creative mindset and genuine passion for great food, • A Level 2 Catering Certificate What we offer: • Competitive salary plus tronc, • Supportive management and genuine progression opportunities, • Staff meals, • Training and development, • A respectful and enjoyable kitchen culture

We are looking for an experienced chef to join the grill section at a busy rooftop restaurant and bar in central London. The successful candidate will have proven experience working on a high-volume grill section, with particular confidence using a charcoal grill and cooking premium meat and fish to a consistently high standard. Key responsibilities • Run and maintain the grill section confidently during busy services., • Cook steaks, meat, fish and other grilled dishes accurately to the required temperatures and specifications., • Demonstrate excellent knowledge of meat cuts, cooking temperatures and resting techniques., • Manage charcoal, heat zones and grill temperatures effectively throughout service., • Maintain speed, organisation and consistency during high-volume services., • Complete daily mise en place and ensure the section is fully prepared before service., • Maintain high standards of food presentation, quality and portion control., • Follow all food safety, HACCP, allergen and hygiene procedures., • Minimise waste and support effective stock rotation and food-cost control., • Work closely with the Sous Chefs, Head Chef and wider kitchen team., • Keep the section clean, organised and professional at all times. What we are looking for • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie., • Proven charcoal-grill experience is essential., • Experience in a busy, high-volume restaurant kitchen., • A strong understanding of meat cookery and steak temperatures., • The ability to remain organised and perform effectively under pressure., • Reliability, punctuality and professionalism., • Strong communication and teamwork skills., • Passion for quality ingredients and consistent execution., • A positive attitude and willingness to develop within the kitchen team. This position requires genuine grill experience. Candidates with previous charcoal-grill experience will be strongly preferred.

All Day Breakfast Chef Key Responsibilities: Specialized Cooking: Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within their assigned section (e.g., breakfast). Supervision and Training: Overseeing and training any junior chefs or commis chefs working in their section. Section Management: Ensuring the smooth operation of their kitchen station, including preparation, cooking, and plating. Quality Control: Maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene within their area. Inventory Management: Assisting with stock control and portion control to minimize waste. Teamwork: Collaborating with other chefs, including the sous chef and head chef, to ensure efficient kitchen operations.

Common Pizza - New York City & Detroit Style, Open-Air Pizza Restaurant In Clapham CommonA 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, • Pension Scheme, • A Genuine Enjoyable Environment To Work In - We really do care about our people! Apply Now!

Summary of Position The Kitchen Cook owns the readiness and execution of the sides/sauce section and leads assigned Kitchen Helpers. The role converts prep requirements into a ready section, executes fries, sauce and sides exactly to current standards, protects equipment and food-safety controls, and maintains accurate waste/IMS records through close. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) · Section Readiness & Prep · Sides, Fries & Sauce Execution · Equipment & Food Safety · Par, Waste & Inventory Control · Kitchen Helper Leadership & Close Duties & Responsibilities Section Readiness & Prep · Own section readiness and achieve the approved T-60 prep/par standard; surface shortages early. · Execute sides, fries, sauce and section products exactly to the current Recipe Bible/PPM with no unauthorized substitution. Sides, Fries & Sauce Execution · Maintain sauce at the approved 82-85°C operating target and never plate below 80°C. · Maintain rolling fries/sides par through service to prevent avoidable stock-out without overproduction. Equipment & Food Safety · Start and check section equipment safely, record actual readings and escalate faults; never self-repair. · Operate the fryer within the approved 170-180°C range and follow the current oil- quality/TPM trigger. · Maintain FIFO, labels, allergen controls and approved hot/cold holding. Par, Waste & Inventory Control · Record exact waste and IMS truth and complete approved VITO/oil/section-close responsibilities. Kitchen Helper Leadership & Close · Direct and check Kitchen Helper work, coach to the approved standard and escalate repeated or serious gaps. · Coordinate with Kitchen Manager and Grill Master and respect the Kitchen Manager's final technical/pass authority. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting · Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) · Section meets the T-60 prep/par readiness standard. · Sauce operates at 82-85°C and is never plated below 80°C. · Fryer operates at 170-180°C and oil-quality/TPM controls are followed. · Fries/sides par is maintained without avoidable stock-out or unnecessary overproduction. · Waste/IMS records are exact and Kitchen Helpers are coached and checked to standard. · Equipment faults are stopped/escalated; no unauthorized self-repair occurs. Qualifications · For internal progression, complete the Kitchen Helper pathway and approved Kitchen Cook Development Plan; external candidates require equivalent section experience. · Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, basic inventory/waste controls and section organization. · Be able to perform basic calculations and work with the approved kitchen systems. · Complete current Kitchen Cook practical certification before independent section ownership. Core Competencies · Leadership & Coaching - Sets clear expectations, develops people and corrects execution in real time. · Decision Making & Judgment - Makes timely decisions using facts, standards and published authority. · Operational Discipline - Protects the operating rhythm, evidence and controls under pressure. · Communication & Collaboration - Creates clear handovers and strong cross-role coordination. · Problem Solving - Finds root causes, assigns corrective action and distinguishes local from systemic issues. · Accountability & Integrity - Owns outcomes and maintains truthful records, escalation and follow-through. Technical Skills Strong practical knowledge of sides, fries, sauce, fryer/hot-holding controls, FIFO, IMS/waste and section leadership. Current Kitchen Cook certification is required before independent section ownership. Where It Leads Kitchen Cook (you are here) > Grill Master (next) > Kitchen Manager > Assistant Restaurant Manager > Restaurant Manager To earn Grill Master: · Assignment Policy: Complete at least one year as a Kitchen Cook before permanent progression unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the 3-month Grill Master Development Plan. · Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Kitchen Cook certification and complete Grill Master learning, practical assessment and certification before independent grill duty. · Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle. · Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved. · Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart. · Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

🇮🇹 Cerchiamo te, se… …non cucini solo con le mani, ma anche con il cuore. In questo ristorante italiano autentico, ogni piatto parla di tradizione, passione e precisione. We’re now looking for a Pasta & Pizza Chef with deep knowledge of fresh pasta techniques, flours, dough timing, and traditional Italian pizzas. Someone proud of their craft, who values quality over shortcuts and respects the time-honored methods of Italian cuisine. 🍕 What you’ll do Prepare fresh pasta from scratch (tagliatelle, ravioli, gnocchi, etc.) Master dough fermentation, stretching, and baking for traditional Italian pizzas Collaborate with a tight-knit kitchen team that cares about every detail Work clean, organized, and always with passion 🌱 Our Work Culture ✅ Authentic Italian environment – no shortcuts, just quality ✅ Monthly performance-based bonuses (professionalism, passion, teamwork) ✅ Leadership that respects and supports the team ✅ Growth potential – we train and promote from within ✅ No early mornings or late-night shifts – open approx. 11:00–22:00 ✅ Wine & food tasting for every new team member to understand the menu