
The World's First Nigerian Tapas Restaurant•1-10 employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since August, 2018
Founded by a brother-sister duo, Chuku's offers an award-winning cultural dining experience - recommended by Time Out.
You'll fit right in if you have a big heart and big smile, take pride in your work and have fun when doing it!
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🍽️ Sous Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £33,000 – £36,000 per annum 📆 Full-time | 45 hours per week 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽🍳 YOUR ROLE As Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our Head Chef and leading the kitchen team day-to-day. You’ll set high standards, keep the kitchen running smoothly, and help create a positive, growth-focused culture. Your responsibilities will include: • Running service and leading the pass when required, • Supporting the Head Chef with kitchen compliance and stock management, • Training, motivating, and supporting junior team members, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Managing wastage and contributing to COGS control, • Acting as a Chuku’s ambassador — bringing energy, passion, and culture into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 3+ years’ chef experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, • Confidence in running a section and stepping up to lead when needed, • Experience with supplier management and stock control (or willingness to learn), • Strong organisational skills and calm communication under pressure, • A team-player mindset — lifting up those around you, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just come hungry to learn. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the passion. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

🍽️ Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £12.50 – £13.25 per hour 📆 Full-time | 40 hours per week 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽🍳 YOUR ROLE As a Chef, you’ll take ownership of your section and play a key role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support the Sous and Head Chef, develop your skills, and help deliver the high standards that make Chuku’s special. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading on food prep - preparing and cooking dishes to Chuku’s standards, • Supporting with mise en place, accepting deliveries and completing daily checks, • Taking ownership of your role during service and running it with confidence when required, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage, • Helping to train and support junior chefs and team members, • Bringing positive energy, teamwork and passion into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 2+ years’ experience working as a chef in a busy kitchen, • Confidence in taking ownership during service and supporting the team with consistency, • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality dishes, • Good organisation and communication skills, even under pressure, • A willingness to learn, grow, and support your teammates, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just bring your curiosity and passion. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the dedication. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.
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