Breakfast Chef

Staff Canteen Cook – Daytime Hours, Creative Freedom Location: London Zoo Job Type: Full-Time Shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5 days a week (includes 2 random days off) Start Date: ASAP We’re looking for a talented and self-motivated Staff Canteen Cook to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to use your creativity, design your own menus, and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with daytime shifts only. About the Role: As our Staff Canteen Cook, you’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, tasty, and comforting meals for our team. You’ll have the freedom to plan your own menus, bring in new ideas, and create a warm, welcoming food offering that makes people look forward to lunch. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and cook daily meals for staff using fresh, seasonal ingredients - Write weekly menus with variety and creativity - Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards - Manage stock, prep, and cleanliness in the kitchen - Work independently, efficiently, and with care What We’re Looking For: - Proven experience in a kitchen environment (canteen, café, or restaurant) - Confidence in menu planning and cooking. - A passion for good food and a calm, positive attitude - Good time management and organisational skills - A team player who enjoys cooking for others What You Get: ✅ Daytime hours only – work 8 AM to 4 PM, no evenings or split shifts ✅ 2 days off per week (on a rotating basis) ✅ Free coffee & tea on shift ✅ 50% staff discount across our group’s restaurants ✅ Creative control over the menu—you make it your own ✅ A supportive, friendly working environment This role is ideal for a chef or cook looking to step away from late nights and high-pressure services, while still doing what they love - cooking great food with independence and pride.

We are looking for someone to be a part of little team that brings Simple Greek dishes, some breakfast favourites and a few desserts to life. Passion for cooking is required alongside some kitchen experience but the headchef is prepared to train and teach any and all the dishes to be served.

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Prep Chef! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be responsible for completing food preparation across various sections of the kitchen before and throughout the service. - You will be working closely with chefs and follow their instructions. - You will be opening and closing the kitchen with the team. - You will respect health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork and communication skills - Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant / Prep chef is a bonus - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £15.71 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma $15.71 / hour

Chef de Partie - Ground Floor Kitchen 5 Hertford Street is the beautifully appointed private member's club owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley; located in the heart of Mayfair. Our aim is to be a home away from home, in the utmost comfort, where members are looked after by a team who know them by name. We are currently looking for a Chef de Partie to join the brigade in the Ground Floor Kitchen. Paid trial shifts offered! The company benefits our Chef de Partie receives are: - 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - Birthday day off - Discounted gym membership with GymFlex - Monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist - Private medical insurance with BUPA - Private dental insurance with BUPA - Workplace nursery scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action - Access to a company doctor - Eyecare & specs vouchers - In-house industry training - Sponsored social events - Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000 - Staff Accommodation (subject to availability) - Online retail discounts - Free English Classes - Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty - Additional Service Charge Included! The responsibilities of the Chef de Partie are: - Preparation of all food items on the restaurant menu during service - Lunch & Dinner mise-en-place The Experience & Qualifications required as Chef de Partie are: - Previous experience in a similar position is essential. - Experience of working in a luxury hotel, restaurant or private member’s club advantageous Working Hours: - The working hours for this role are a combination of single/double shifts - Open Monday-Saturday - 7 shifts a week The club is closed on Sundays, Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas each year. If you feel that you have the experience and skills to join us as Chef de Partie at 5 Hertford Street then apply by forwarding your up to date CV together with a covering letter.

Demi Chef de Partie - Ground Floor Kitchen 5 Hertford Street is the beautifully appointed private member's club owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley; located in the heart of Mayfair. Our aim is to be a home away from home, in the utmost comfort, where members are looked after by a team who know them by name. We are currently looking for a Demi Chef de Partie to join the brigade in the Ground Floor Kitchen. Paid trial shifts offered! The company benefits our Demi Chef de Partie receives are: - 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - Birthday day off - Discounted gym membership with GymFlex - Monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist - Private medical insurance with BUPA - Private dental insurance with BUPA - Workplace nursery scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action - Access to a company doctor - Eyecare & specs vouchers - In-house industry training - Sponsored social events - Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000 - Staff Accommodation (subject to availability) - Online retail discounts - Free English Classes - Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty - Additional Service Charge Included The responsibilities of the Demi Chef de Partie are: - Preparation of all food items on the restaurant menu during service - Lunch & Dinner mise-en-place The Experience & Qualifications required as Demi Chef de Partie are: - Previous experience in a similar position is essential. - Experience of working in a luxury hotel, restaurant or private member’s club advantageous Working Hours: - The working hours for this role are a combination of single/double shifts - Open Monday-Saturday - 7 shifts a week The club is closed on Sundays, Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas each year. If you feel that you have the experience and skills to join us as Demi Chef de Partie at 5 Hertford Street then apply by forwarding your up to date CV together with a covering letter.

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Junior Pizzaiolo. YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be working in the pizzeria section to make our Neapolitan pizza from scratch - everything from our authentic dough to the finishing touches. - You will respect health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent teamwork and communication skills - Previous experience or training as a Junior Pizza Chef - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £15.71 per hour + Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma $15.71 / hour

Following a successful pop-up, chef owners Jack Croft and Will Murray officially launched FOWL in October 2023, which can be found just around the corner from their flagship restaurant Fallow St. James’s. FOWL restaurant celebrates the nation’s favourite bird through an all-in, beak-to-feet menu concept, with the addition of monthly specials brought to you in collaboration with an epic line up of foodie icons! Offering both indoor and outside dining, FOWL is open for Lunch, Dinner & Cocktails. As a Sous Chef at Fowl, you will work closely with our Head Chef, bringing your culinary expertise and leadership to create an exceptional dining experience. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, innovation, and sustainability, helping to shape a dynamic and forward-thinking kitchen. Key responsibilities: - Lead and manage the kitchen team with the Head Chef, ensuring a high standard of food preparation, presentation, and service. - Continuously assess and improve kitchen processes to enhance efficiency and quality. - Manage food and labour costs, including stock takes, to ensure profitability and budget targets are met. - Organize and rotate stock meticulously, ordering according to guidelines set forth by the Purchasing Team. - Work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to ensure a seamless experience for customers. About you: - Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen. - A passion for sustainability and innovative cooking techniques. - Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop a team. - Excellent organizational and time management abilities. - A collaborative mindset and a commitment to creating a positive kitchen culture. The benefits: - Competitive salary. - Career progression. - Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses. - Wellbeing initiatives. - Reward and recognition schemes. - Free welcome lunch for you and a guest. - 50% restaurant discounts across the group. - 25% Friends and Family discounts. - 50% discount on company retail. - Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials. - Staff meal during your shift. - Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment. - Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment). - Sabbaticals (after three years employment). - Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At FOWL, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

New wine bar requires a commis chef. Assisting in the food preparation process. Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes. Preparing vegetables, meats and fish. Assisting other Chefs. Helping with deliveries and restocking. Assisting with stock rotationCleaning stations.