Poptata

We are looking to recruit Team Members for Poptata in Croydon You must be available to work 2/4 days per week. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given. Team Members perform essential duties in many different areas within the restaurant, including the cash register area, dressing station, fry station and morning prep area, and provide friendly, fast and accurate service in order to ensure an excellent customer experience. This position will require long periods of standing on hard surfaces, occasionally in warm temperatures. There is also likely to be extensive lifting or supplies and materials and moderate to loud noise. The use of hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects is required.

Head Chef — Launch & lead a groundbreaking Café in South East London South East London | 🕒 Full-time | Competitive salary + profit share potential About Us We’re creating more than just a café — this is a space where the energy of original South London meets the tastes of the city’s new wave. Think: unapologetically local, creatively elevated, and community-driven. Our menu will blend modern British comfort, bold global flavours, and nostalgic nods to the streets that raised us — all with the quality and presentation expected from a city that loves to brunch, snack, and gather in style. We’re looking for a Head Chef who can bring this vision to life — someone who’s as passionate about the details as they are about the bigger picture. If you want to shape a kitchen that people travel across the city for, this is your chance. The Role This isn’t just a job. This is your kitchen. Your menu. Your moment! As our Head Chef, you’ll: Design and execute a unique, fresh, South London-inspired menu that speaks to both long-time locals and newer residents. Champion quality, sustainability, and seasonality in every dish. Build and lead a small but mighty kitchen team with high standards and creative flair. Ensure exceptional food hygiene, cost control, and consistency. Work closely with ownership to refine the vision, shape specials, and adapt to trends. Be the face of the kitchen — engaging with customers, collaborating on events, and becoming part of the community fabric. What We’re Looking For ✔ A chef with serious talent, creativity, and ambition — someone ready to leave their mark. ✔ Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen (brunch, small plates, bakery, or fusion experience a bonus). ✔ Strong understanding of modern café culture + an appreciation for London’s diverse food scene. ✔ Ability to design and cost menus that balance flair, profit and accessibility. ✔ Confident, inspiring leadership style — you’ll recruit, train, and motivate a small team from the ground up. ✔ Passion for local suppliers, ethical sourcing, and seasonal ingredients. Perks • A genuine opportunity to build something from the start. • Profit-sharing options for the right candidate. • Creative freedom: your ideas will shape this café. • Potential for future expansion and career growth as we scale.

We're looking for a new Head Chef to join our OG site in Brixton! Earlier this year we became the National Burger Awards Winner 🏆! We actually came 3rd in 2024 too! We've managed to really cement ourselves as a top burger spot nationally! We were TopJaw's personal top burger choice, and feature on loads of the top burger spot lists including TimeOut, Evening Standard, Esquire and many more. We opened out 9th restaurant this Spring and looking for our next spot. Simple done well is one our philosophies, so if you take pride in attention to detail, cooking with top quality produce and not over complicating anything then you'll fit right in! About the Role - Team management - Hiring, training, writing rotas (to a budget), leading a shift from the front - Stock Management - Ordering, Stock rotation, Stock counts, minimising wastage and maintaining quality - Due Diligence - keeping the highest hygiene standards, maintaining cleaning and cooking records, avoiding cross contamination and overall awareness of food safety and health & safety. - Role Model - Leading by example, taking huge pride in everything you do and taking the time to get the best out of your team. The other bits! - Pay package up to £50k/yr - £34k/yr basic - £9k+/yr tronc - £4k/yr KPI target based bonus - £2.7k/yr Deliveroo sales bonus - 45h/wk on the rota plus admin (1-2h/wk) If this sounds like something you're interested in we'd love to hear from you!

Job Opportunity: Chef Join our passionate team and make a difference! Position: Café Cook Hours: 35 hours per week. Location: Earlsfield, SW17 Are you a skilled cook with a passion for fresh, high-quality food? We are looking for a motivated Café Chef to join our team and contribute to our social enterprise, providing excellent customer service and workplace opportunities. About the Role As a Café Chef, you will prepare and serve freshly made breakfasts, Brunch, light lunches, cakes, and snacks. You’ll work closely with the owners to maintain a high standard of food quality and customer experience. Your role will also include supporting the development of menu ideas and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality breakfast, lunch, and snack options for eat-in and takeaway customers. Cook to order in a fast-paced café environment while maintaining excellent presentation and taste. Engage with customers, responding to feedback to enhance their experience. Assist in menu planning and introducing new dishes to attract customers and boost revenue. Maintain high hygiene standards, ensuring all areas, including fridges and freezers, are kept clean and well-organized. Monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures daily. Ensure proper food handling, storage, and rotation according to food hygiene regulations. Minimise food wastage and keep track of inventory. Maintain and report issues with kitchen equipment to the Owners. Comply with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations. Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a café, restaurant, canteen, or pub kitchen. Strong cooking skills with a flair for high-quality food preparation. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A proactive and motivated approach, with the ability to work under pressure. A positive, customer-focused attitude with a passion for food. Good time management and the ability to multitask effectively. Desirable: Food Safety & Hygiene and Understanding Allergens qualifications. Personal Qualities: A results-driven approach with a commitment to high standards. A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive workplace. Customer-focused, professional, and proactive in problem-solving. Eager to learn and take advantage of development opportunities. Why Join Us? Work in a friendly and supportive team with a strong community focus. · If you’re ready to bring your Chef skills to Toast Stores and be part of something fresh and exciting, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re hiring a Head Pizza Chef to lead our Tooting kitchen. Fast-paced, positive vibes only. ✅ What You Get: £15–17/hr (incl. service charge) 40–45 hrs/week 2 days off + 28 days holiday 🔧 What You’ll Do: Run daily kitchen ops Manage stock & train staff Keep quality & hygiene high 👊 You Are: Experienced & reliable Calm under pressure Passionate about pizza Apply now – Let’s make something great. Pizza chef – Head chef – Kitchen leader – Immediate start – London – Italian restaurant – Wood-fired pizza

What we offer: £12.5 to £14per hour depending on experience plus bonuses Pension scheme and incentives 28 days PA holiday pro rata Birthday bonus to enjoy your day Staff food and drinks whist on shift Full training and certificates offered Opportunities for career growth Immediate starts Flexible schedules What we require: 1 year chef or kitchen experience Hardworking and good attitude Team player Punctual and reliable Great at communicating Eager to start work and get stuck in Clean and presentable

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service What will I be doing? - You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills - Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly. - Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness. - Working with a fast-paced kitchen team. - What are we looking for? - Someone with excellent experience 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 and all overtime paid for. - Loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service - Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities. - 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

Assist in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes in accordance with the bars menu and standards. Manage food preparation processes, ensuring that all dishes are prepared on time and to specification. Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen, adhering to health and safety regulations. Collaborate with the Head Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and inventory management. Train new kitchen staff on food production techniques and best practices. Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed.

We are looking for grill chef with experience. Full time/Part time Salary 12.21-15 /hour