Sapores Lounge

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Chef to join our kitchen team. As a Junior Chef, you will assist in food preparation, cooking, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and safely. You will work closely with senior Chefs to learn new skills and contribute to the creation of high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, a positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • assist in preparing ingredients under the supervision of senior chefs, • maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, • follow food safety and hygiene standards, • help with inventory management and stock rotation, • support the team in various kitchen tasks as required Qualifications: • strong willingness to learn and develop skills, • passion for cooking and the food industry, • ability to work well in a team, • basic known of kitchen equipment and food safety, • physical stamina and ability to stand for long hours

We are looking for a passionate and flexible breakfast chef to join our North London Bakery and Coffee shops Day shifts only, from 6 am - 3 pm every day. We currently have four branches with plans to open more, so there's the potential to grow with the company. If this sounds like you, please get in touch

An exciting Pizza Chef opportunity has arisen at Pizza East – Shoreditch. Located in the iconic Tea Building in the heart of Shoreditch, Pizza East offers Italian, produce-led comfort food from wood fired pizzas to hearty lasagna, italian shared plates with delicious drinks to match. Open every day for lunch and dinner. We are looking for candidates who are: Experienced Pizza Chefs Currently working in quality restaurants Passionate about food with a desire to learn and work hard Keen to progress their career in a quality restaurant environment Able to work both independently and as part of a team What we offer you: Competitive Pay Rate Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels 30% Discount on bookings for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy Amazing family meals on duty If you have a passion for food and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

About SMOKESTAK. SMOKESTAK is a London-based barbecue restaurant with a focus on slow smoked meats, inspired by the founder’s Barbadian roots around open fire grilling, and honed by a pilgrimage around the southern states of America. Originally starting out as a street food trader, SMOKESTAK has evolved into a thriving restaurant with slow cooked meats on a wood fire smoker at is core. Since its founding over 10 years ago, SMOKESTAK has grown into a staple in the London food scene. Its brick-and-mortar site in Shoreditch remains unique in its offering, aesthetic, and vibe: bold, moody, memorable. Wholly SMOKESTAK’s own. We are proud to be an independent business with the founder, David Carter, coming from an entirely hospitality led background. We invite all to sit at the table with us. We promote a culture of learning and development, encouraging independent thinkers. About the role. We are looking for an experienced chef de partie to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in fast paced and dynamic kitchens but most importantly take pride in the food you create. You’ll be cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team. Responsibilities. • Management of a section, including ordering for the section and prepping for service., • Following and maintaining HACPP procedures., • Supporting the wider kitchen team with daily tasks and processes., • Being an ambassador for our brand through exceptional teamwork and fostering a supportive environment. Requirements. • Previous experience in a similar environment., • Experience with BBQ/smoked meat. We offer. • £1,000 every annual employment anniversary., • Monthly bonuses for top performers., • 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants., • Cycle-to-work scheme., • Cost price wine through our suppliers., • International trips for top performers., • In-house training dedicated to your personal development., • Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards., • We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training., • Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home., • Whole team staff parties., • Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.

Job description At Urban Greens, we believe that perfectly crafted salads can empower how we eat and feel. We are creators - leading the salad revolution to redefine London’s healthy eating scene. What does that mean? It means we’re bringing people together, one salad at a time, connecting them to real ingredients, unbeatable flavour and a community of people who care. Now at 6 stores strong, and with big plans for growth we're looking to expand our team! We’re looking for someone who brings fun, energy, has a keen eye for detail, and solves problems with a smile! The role We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kitchen Manager to join our growing team! The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and compliance with health and safety regulations. The Kitchen Manager will play a crucial role in the restaurant’s success by creating a positive dining experience for our guests and upholding the highest standards of quality and service, all whilst championing the UG brand. Key Responsibilities • Train and lead kitchen team., • Ensure stock levels maintained managing cost of goods, • Inventory management by ordering correct stock, • Control costs, including food and labour, to maximise profitability., • Oversee inventory management, including ordering and stocking supplies., • Monitor food quality and maintain optimal inventory levels., • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations., • Manage daily operations in the kitchen, • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards., • Monitor supplier performance and evaluate product quality., • Foster a positive work environment and motivate staff., • Be an ambassador for everything Urban Greens stands for, ensuring our brand reputation is upheld at every customer touchpoint. Benefits • A generous 50% discount at any Urban Greens location., • Complimentary meal during your shift., • 28 days of annual leave., • Opportunities for skill development and career advancement—promotions await you!, • Competitive salary.

Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It’s an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business also offer events catering. We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our Team at Gigi. We are looking for the right person to join the team, you’re there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. What we are looking for: · To be passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality · Promote good working relationships throughout the team · Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen · Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team, keeping abreast of current trends · Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times · Take responsibility for the management and supervision of the health and safety. In return: · You can look forward to working with a dedicated team · You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday · Amazing staff meal · You will be working in a central location

Bakery Commis Chef – La Maison Ani, London La Maison Ani is seeking a passionate and motivated Bakery Commis Chef to join our pastry and bakery team in London. Working within a high-end culinary environment, you will support the production of exceptional breads, viennoiserie, and baked goods that reflect the restaurant’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and seasonal ingredients. Note: This is a night shift role, with an early morning finish. The Role As Bakery Commis Chef, you will assist the senior pastry and bakery team in preparing a range of artisan breads, breakfast pastries, and baked products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their skills within a professional and creative kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Assist with the preparation and production of breads, viennoiserie, and bakery items., • Follow recipes and production schedules with precision and consistency., • Maintain high standards of presentation, quality, and organisation., • Ensure all food hygiene and health & safety standards are followed at all times., • Support the pastry and bakery team during daily preparation and service., • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workstation. About You • Previous experience in a professional kitchen, bakery, or pastry environment (preferred but not essential)., • A genuine passion for baking, pastry, and artisan products., • Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills., • Strong attention to detail and organisation., • Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen. What We Offer • Competitive salary + Tips + Tronc surplus, • Career development within a growing hospitality group., • Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced chefs., • Meals on duty and staff benefits., • Opportunity to work within one of London’s leading restaurant teams. If you are passionate about baking and eager to build your career in a professional kitchen, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of our culinary team.

Reports to: Head Chef (Shankar Gurumurthy) Department: Operations Location: Wood Green, London N22 Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday (full-time) Type: Permanent About Eat Píng Eat Píng is a fast-growing, London-based meal subscription business delivering balanced and nutritious Asian food at scale. We combine authentic flavours with healthier ingredient substitutions and no trade-off between taste and health. We’ve scaled from zero to over 5,500 meals per week within our first year and are building the operational foundations to triple that. This is not a live-service kitchen. We are a food production operation built with systematic, military-grade operational discipline. Every dish follows a standardised recipe bible and plating bible, batch cooked and blast chilled to exacting food safety standards. The Role We’re hiring a Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef and be a hands-on leader in the kitchen. You’ll play a central role in production execution, quality assurance, team supervision, and food safety compliance as we scale. This is a role for someone who thrives in a high-intensity, process-driven environment and takes personal ownership of output quality. Key Responsibilities Production & Execution • Lead and execute batch cooking across a weekly production cycle: sauce prep (Tuesday), main prep (Wednesday), production (Thursday), portioning and sealing (Friday–Saturday), • Operate and oversee use of commercial kitchen equipment including Rational Bratt Pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, Robocoupes, and heat sealers, • Ensure all food is blast chilled to below 2°C within protocol timeframes and correctly stored in cold rooms, • Prepare dishes to exact specifications set out in the recipe consistency is a non-negotiable, • Conduct taste tests on every production batch and escalate quality concerns to the Head Chef for sign-off, • Uphold a zero-tolerance food safety culture; ensure all team members are HS2 certified and wearing full PPE (hair nets, gloves, white overalls, safety shoes) at all times, • Supervise and direct kitchen assistants and picker/packers during production and portioning shifts, • Act as second-in-command to the Head Chef; take full ownership of the kitchen in their absence, • Train new team members on SOPs, equipment handling, food safety procedures, and production workflows Essential • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a high-volume food production or commercial kitchen environment, • Strong knowledge of batch cooking techniques, blast chilling protocols, and cold chain management, • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (HS2) — or willingness to obtain before start date, • Demonstrable understanding of HACCP principles and food safety record-keeping, • Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment (Bratt pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, Robocoupes), • Ability to lead a team under pressure while maintaining quality and safety standards, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment with high expectations for output and discipline, • Right to work in the UK Desirable • Experience with Asian cuisine — particularly South East Asian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese cooking techniques and flavour profiles, • Background in meal prep, subscription food, or FMCG food production, • Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification, • Experience with recipe scaling and cost-aware production planning Our Culture Eat Píng operates by four core standards. These aren’t aspirational — they’re how we work every day: • Aggressive Intensity — We are here to win. We expect high performers who consistently bring their A-game., • Ruthless Efficiency — Every effort must drive meaningful results. We focus on what matters most and execute relentlessly., • Cross Collaboration — No role operates in isolation. Kitchen, operations, growth, and tech work together with shared responsibility., • Creative Discipline — Punctuality, professionalism, and respect are mandatory. At the same time, if you believe a process can be improved, we want to hear it.