Breakfast chef - Atlas bistro Ltd - Carshalton

Brunch Chef to run the pass and lead our brunch menu. We're a new, quirky, modern brunch spot built around eggs done brilliantly, with bold flavours and plates that look as good as they taste.You'll own the kitchen during service: cooking to a consistently high standard, keeping the line moving at peak weekend rush, and helping shape specials as the menu grows. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves the energy of brunch and takes pride in a perfectly poached egg.

Lead Chef — No22 Kitchen & Bar Streatham, London No22 is an independent kitchen and bar bringing together great food, good company and community. Our menu combines European favourites with subtle Caribbean influences, serving everything from brunch to evening meals and food for private events. We’re looking for a reliable, organised and passionate chef to take the lead in our kitchen and become the main point of contact for all kitchen enquiries. THE ROLE This is a hands-on position in a small business. You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working independently on some shifts and alongside a part-time chef throughout the week. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes consistently to a high standard for regular service and events., • Managing all food ordering, liaising with suppliers and checking deliveries., • Planning preparation and stock levels around bookings, normal service and upcoming events., • Controlling food costs, managing portion sizes and keeping waste to a minimum., • Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, safe storage, cleaning and allergen management., • Keeping food safety records accurate and up to date., • Coordinating with the owners and front-of-house team on kitchen enquiries, dietary requirements and event arrangements., • Organising the part-time chef’s preparation and service tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly., • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes, menu improvements and event menus. ABOUT YOU We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their cooking and is comfortable taking ownership of a small commercial kitchen. You should have: • Ideally, at least three years’ experience cooking in a commercial kitchen, with experience leading shifts or taking responsibility for service., • The confidence to manage preparation and service independently., • Experience with food ordering, stock rotation, portion control and waste management., • A strong working knowledge of food hygiene, temperature controls, cross-contamination prevention and allergens., • Good organisation and communication skills, with a calm approach during busy periods., • Availability for the agreed rota, including weekends and occasional evening events. QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE • Level 2 Food Safety in Catering, or equivalent training and demonstrable knowledge., • Level 3 Food Safety in Catering would be an advantage, given the responsibility for overseeing the kitchen., • Up-to-date allergen awareness training., • A professional cookery qualification, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, is welcome, although strong practical experience is equally valued., • Experience with brunch, European or Caribbean-inspired cooking, and catering for private events would be beneficial. INTERESTED? Apply with your CV and a short introduction explaining your kitchen experience and why you’d like to join No22.

We are looking for an Indo-Chinese Chef who does fried rice, noodles , north Indian curries and Chinese curries. We prefer chefs who reside in and around Croydon..

Head Chef / SOUS CHEF— Nigerian Cuisine — Jollof Haven (Surbiton) — Opening Team Location: Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 7AQ Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000 - £35,000 per year (DOE) + Tips + Bonus Start Date: November 2026 — Interviews October 2026 About Jollof Haven:* Surbiton's first authentic Nigerian Restaurant & Bar — opening November 2026. 40-cover restaurant + bar + takeaway/delivery. We are bringing true Lagos flavour, premium presentation, and warm Naija hospitality to Surbiton. We need a Head Chef who can OWN the kitchen. If you are interested and believe you have the experience to be a head chef or The Role: You will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation — from menu execution to team leadership, stock, hygiene and profitability. This is not just cooking — this is building a brand. Key Responsibilities: • Leading daily kitchen operations and managing all kitchen staff, • Preparing, cooking and presenting all Nigerian dishes to highest standard: Jollof Rice (Party & Classic), Fried Rice, Ofada & Ayamase, Suya, Asun, Nkwobi, Isi Ewu, Amala & Ewedu/Gbegiri, Pounded Yam, Egusi, Efo Riro, Ogbono, Oha, Banga, Afang, Pepper Soup (Goat, Fish, Assorted), Moi Moi, etc., • Developing specials, controlling portioning and reducing waste, • Creating prep lists, ordering stock, and liaising with suppliers, • Maintaining 100% Food Hygiene, HACCP, allergen compliance and EHO readiness, • Training, mentoring and rostering Chef Assistants / Commis, • Managing food cost, GP, and working with owner on menu pricing, • Ensuring consistent taste — every plate must taste like home What We Need: • Proven experience as Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in Nigerian / West African restaurant (UK essential), • Expert in cooking almost all major Nigerian dishes — you must be able to cook them blindfolded, • Strong leadership — able to lead, train and discipline kitchen team, • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required), • Level 2 Allergy Awareness, HACCP knowledge, • Right to Work in UK — must be reliable and punctual, • Able to work evenings and weekends Benefits: • £28k-£35k + service charge/tips + performance bonus, • Free staff meals on shift, • 28 days holiday, • Be the founding Head Chef — name on the menu, creative input, • Growth to Executive Chef as we expand Application Questions: 1. How many years as Head Chef / Senior Sous in Nigerian restaurant?, 2. List 10 Nigerian dishes you can cook at high restaurant standard., 3. Do you hold Level 3 Food Hygiene? (Certificate number?), 4. Can you reliably commute to Surbiton KT6?, 5. Are you available for a paid trial shift (cooking 3 dishes)? Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount

An Ivy Chef De Partie will possess a background in high volume and attention to detail. The Ivy Collection can open many doors in your hospitality and catering career. As a Chef De Partie you will run a designated section ensuring each dish is executed with precision and presented to The Ivy standard. Our brigades come together from different backgrounds in hospitality and catering to deliver an Ivy dish to be proud of in a pace that can challenge you.

As a Grill Chef De Partie you will run a designated grill section but be able to adapt and move to others ensuring each dish is executed with precision and presented to The Ivy standard. Our brigades come together from different backgrounds in hospitality and catering to deliver an Ivy dish to be proud of in a pace that can challenge you