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SOUS CHEF – £42K–£45K + UP TO £5K BONUS | HEAD CHEF PROGRESSION Sanzio Italian Restaurant | Willesden Green, NW London 45 hours per week | Monday & Tuesday OFF Ready to run your own kitchen? We’re looking for a talented, ambitious Sous Chef with the passion, creativity and leadership skills to become our next Head Chef. Sanzio is an established, independent Italian neighbourhood restaurant, and we’re looking for someone who wants more than just another job. This is your opportunity to make your mark! WHAT WE OFFER • £42,000–£45,000 starting salary, • Performance-related bonus of up to £5,000 per year, • 45-hour working week, • Two consecutive days off – every Monday & Tuesday, • Genuine progression to Head Chef, with increased salary, • Creative freedom to develop menus, specials and new ideas, • Opportunity to lead and develop your own kitchen team, • Direct involvement with the owners in shaping the restaurant’s future WHO WE WANT An energetic, hands-on chef with a strong background in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine, a passion for fresh food, good commercial awareness and the confidence to lead a team. We value ambition, personality and fresh ideas as much as experience. If you’re ready to take the next step, bring your ideas and help build something special, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a short introduction telling us what you could bring to Sanzio. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Are you passionate about food and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Firmdale Hotels is seeking a dedicated Demi Chef de Partie to join our exceptional culinary team at the prestigious Ham Yard Hotel. This is your chance to shine in a role where your talent and enthusiasm for culinary excellence will be valued and nurtured. Firmdale Hotels is renowned for its unique blend of luxury, style, and impeccable service. With a collection of award-winning boutique hotels in London and New York, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. Our commitment to excellence extends to our culinary offerings, where innovation and quality are at the heart of everything we do. As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in our kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation. You will work closely with our talented team to deliver exceptional dining experiences across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. Your creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to culinary artistry will contribute to our reputation for outstanding cuisine. Responsibilities: • Assist with the preparation and order of service for breakfast, lunch, or dinner., • Supervise and support a small team, ensuring smooth kitchen operations., • Monitor stock levels and manage ordering within your section., • Maintain exceptional attention to detail in food preparation and presentation., • Collaborate effectively with the team, demonstrating strong organisational and communication skills., • Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen. What you Need: • Previous experience in a similar role within a high-pressure, busy environment., • A genuine passion for food and a keen eye for detail., • Proven ability to supervise and motivate a small team., • Strong organisational and communication skills., • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate from £15.50 to £ 16.50 (£ 36,500 - £38,500 p.a.) inc Service Charge, • Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Complimentary meals on shift, • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards, • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • And much more!! Why join Firmdale Hotels? Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design. We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades: • Proud winners of The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025, • The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade, • Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024, • Food & Beverage Manager of the Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024, • Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024, • Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025, • Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2025, • Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award 2025, • Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024, • Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel, Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024, • Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award, • Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024, • Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure 'IT List' best hotels in the world, • Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys, • Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024. You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Firmdale Hotels and contribute to our legacy of excellence, apply now to join our vibrant team at Ham Yard Hotel! Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

Chef de Partie Candidate Requirements: • Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality restaurant., • Obsessed with delivering exceptional food and guest experiences., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment., • A team player with the ability to motivate and support junior staff., • Excellent attention to detail and ability to uphold high kitchen standards., • Experience with food safety standards and regulations., • Passionate about food and eager to contribute to a creative kitchen environment. What We Offer Our Chef de Partie: • 50% staff discount across all MJMK restaurants, • Free staff meals while on shift, • Up to £500 team referral bonus, • Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us, • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days, • Wide range of benefits from Hospitality Action - Including: mental health & well-being support, Benefits Hub with retail discounts, wellness podcast, nutrition-focused recipes, digital gym, mindfulness meditation, as well as Employee Assistance Program About Casa Our journey began in 2018 with the launch of Casa do Frango in London Bridge – a Portuguese grill concept inspired by Marco's Portuguese heritage and fond memories of his upbringing in Southern Portugal. Offering a menu of fresh, wood charcoal-grilled dishes in a warm atmosphere, it quickly became a local favourite. Building on this success, we were fortunate to be able to expand Casa to the neighbourhoods of Mayfair (2022) and Victoria (2023). We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team at Casa Victoria where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food and contributing to deliver outstanding guest experiences. The site welcomes around 1500 guest each week, a 155-cover dinning space split into two floors, including a spacious mezzanine with its own bar and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the street and restaurant below. The site also features a comfortable terrace, perfect for summer, accommodating up to 64 guests. We are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests and nurturing a positive, energetic work environment for our team. After winning Disruptor Brand at the 2023 Peach 20/20 Hero & Icon Awards and Emerging Concept at the MCA Hospitality Awards 2023, there's never been a better time to join us. With our expansion continuing in 2025, career progression opportunities are endless. About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star and been named one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. In 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair - our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra - and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star. In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia, opened in September 2025.

We are excited to be recruiting for an amazing Head Chef, who has experience with High Volume to join Daisy Green Collection WHO WE ARE The Daisy Green Collection brings relaxed and buzzing Australian food and coffee culture to London. Through individually designed cafes and restaurants, we create iconic spaces that become local destinations and meeting points for our surrounding residents, workers and visitors. Our food is carefully sourced and cooked in house from scratch. Menus are inspired by our founders, Prue Freeman, childhood at home on her sheep farm and hot summers on the beach. Food combines simple fresh Mediterranean ingredients with POPs of Asian flavours and textures. There is an overriding sense of freshness, quality and simplicity. Over the last decade the business has grown organically to include an exciting mix of cafes, restaurants, secret underground gardens, canal boats and shipping containers. Each site is an adventure and a story carefully curated for its unique audience. The business is made up of 19 venues, all within Zone 1, Central London and Richmond. DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FOR OUR HEAD CHEFS • A can attitude and a true desire to succeed, • An eye for detail and a focus on ensuring every plate is as beautiful as the last, while focusing on speed, • A born problem solver who thrives under pressure, • A flair for great tasting, bold beautiful food that demonstrates the healthy Australian lifestyle, • Sound knowledge of P&L, stock control, team management, training, • Experience in similar high end busy kitchens, • Full knowledge of Food safety

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at an Italian restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Italian cuisine, excellent leadership skills and a genuine passion for fresh ingredients, quality food and consistency. Key responsibilities • Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team., • Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service., • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency., • Create and develop seasonal menus and daily specials., • Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and waste., • Ensure excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards., • Train and develop kitchen staff., • Work closely with management to improve kitchen performance and profitability. Requirements • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef., • Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine., • Excellent organisational and leadership skills., • Ability to work under pressure in a busy restaurant environment., • Good understanding of food costs and kitchen management., • Passion for food, creativity and attention to detail. If you are passionate about Italian food and ready to lead a dedicated kitchen team, we would love to hear from you.

JOIN LA PETITE BRETAGNE FULL-TIME CRÊPIER / CHEF At La Petite Bretagne, making crêpes is more than just cooking — it is craftsmanship. Every galette and crêpe that leaves our kitchen reflects our standards, attention to detail and pride in what we do. We are looking for an experienced Chef or Crêpier who is confident working independently, highly organised and able to stay calm under pressure. This is not an entry-level kitchen position. Previous crêpier experience is a major advantage, but it is not essential. We can teach you our recipes, techniques and standards. What we cannot teach from scratch is professional kitchen discipline, organisation, consistency and the ability to manage yourself during a busy service. Previous professional kitchen experience is essential. Long-term commitment only. No seasonal or short-term applications, please. THE REALITY OF THE ROLE We want to be completely transparent about the position before you apply. La Petite Bretagne is a small restaurant with a small kitchen team, which means that for a large part of your shifts, you will be expected to work independently and manage your section by yourself. There will not always be another chef next to you telling you what needs to be done. You need to be able to organise your own preparation, keep your section ready, manage multiple orders at the same time and stay in control when service becomes busy. That means strong organisation and the ability to work under pressure are extremely important. You will need to: • Organise your own mise en place., • Keep your section fully stocked and prepared., • Manage several orders at the same time., • Prioritise correctly during busy periods., • Work quickly without losing consistency., • Maintain excellent cleanliness throughout service., • Communicate clearly with the front-of-house team., • Stay calm and focused when the kitchen gets busy., • Take responsibility for your own section. If you need constant supervision or struggle to organise yourself during a busy service, this position will probably not suit you. If you enjoy being trusted, working independently and having ownership of your section, you will probably feel very comfortable here. YOUR ROLE As our Crêpier / Chef, you will be responsible for: • Preparing and cooking traditional savoury galettes and sweet crêpes., • Running your kitchen section independently., • Preparing ingredients and organising your mise en place., • Managing orders efficiently throughout service., • Maintaining consistency in every dish., • Monitoring stock levels., • Keeping your section prepared throughout the day., • Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards., • Keeping your workspace exceptionally clean and organised., • Communicating effectively with front of house., • Taking pride in every plate that leaves your section. ORGANISATION IS ESSENTIAL Being fast is important. Being organised while working fast is even more important. Our restaurant can become very busy, and because you will often be working independently, you need to think ahead. You should naturally be able to recognise: • What needs to be prepared next., • What is running low., • Which orders need priority., • How to organise your workspace efficiently., • How to stay clean while working quickly., • How to maintain the same standard when several orders arrive at once. We are looking for someone who does not wait to be told what to do. You see what needs doing and you do it. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Previous professional kitchen experience is essential., • Previous Crêpier experience is highly desirable., • Excellent organisational skills., • Strong time-management skills., • Confidence working independently., • Ability to remain calm under pressure., • Strong attention to detail., • Consistency in food preparation and presentation., • Excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards., • Reliability and punctuality., • Good communication skills., • Someone who takes genuine pride in their work., • Someone looking for a stable, long-term position. Applications from candidates without professional kitchen experience will not be considered. A SMALL, STABLE TEAM One of the biggest advantages of working at La Petite Bretagne is the environment. We have a small and established team, with people who have been with us for a long time. The atmosphere is friendly, calm and respectful. We are not a large kitchen with constant staff changes, unnecessary pressure or endless layers of management. You come in, do your job properly, work with a good team and go home. Once you are fully trained and comfortable with the restaurant, you will be trusted to work independently without somebody constantly standing over you. We believe good people perform better when they are trusted. WORK-LIFE BALANCE The job itself can be demanding during service, but the structure around the job is designed to give you stability. You will have: • Two consecutive days off every week., • A consistent weekly rota., • A rota that remains largely the same from week to week., • Rotas published approximately one month in advance., • The ability to organise your personal life properly., • A stable and predictable working routine., • A friendly and positive working environment. We take work seriously, but we also understand that people have a life outside the restaurant. For someone who values routine, stability and being able to plan ahead, La Petite Bretagne offers a very strong work-life balance. PAY & BENEFITS Your earnings are made up of: Salary + Service Charge + Tips + Performance Bonuses. Guaranteed 16£ minimum In addition, you will receive: • Competitive salary., • Generous service charge on top of salary., • Additional tips., • Performance-based bonuses., • Complimentary staff meals., • Employee discounts., • Full Crêpier training., • Two consecutive days off every week., • Stable weekly rota., • Rotas published approximately one month in advance., • Friendly and supportive working environment., • Recognition and performance-based rewards., • Opportunities to develop within the business. WHO WILL SUCCEED HERE? Someone who enjoys responsibility. Someone who is comfortable working independently. Someone who can walk into their section and organise themselves without waiting for instructions. Someone who stays calm when five orders arrive at once. Someone who understands that independence also means accountability. Someone who works cleanly, thinks ahead and takes pride in consistency. Someone who enjoys working with a small, stable team without unnecessary kitchen politics. And someone who wants a long-term position with strong earning potential, stability, independence and a genuinely good work-life balance. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.