Cafe Kitchen / FOH

Job Title: Head Chef Location: South London About Us: Located in a picturesque riverside setting in South London, our pub is a vibrant hub of the local community — known and loved for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, carefully curated beer and wine list, and hearty, comforting food. We blend traditional pub charm with a forward-thinking attitude, and we’re now looking to elevate our food offering to match the quality and soul of our venue. This is more than just a kitchen — it’s a chance to lead, innovate, and take ownership of a food operation with real creative freedom, in a business that values and invests in its people. ⸻ The Role: We’re on the hunt for a passionate, creative, and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and inspire a small team with energy and ambition. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to put their own stamp on a well-loved, high-potential food pub — and build a reputation for food that’s fresh, seasonal, and unpretentious, but packed with flavour and finesse. As Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen — from designing menus and managing budgets to training your team and upholding the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and consistency. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: • Menu Creation & Development: Design and deliver fresh, seasonal menus that strike a balance between comforting classics and exciting specials, with scope to evolve the offering throughout the year. • Hands-On Leadership: Be a visible, motivating presence in the kitchen, setting the pace and tone for a positive, professional culture that supports learning, creativity, and consistency. • Kitchen Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations including prep, service, stock control, supplier management, and compliance with health & safety protocols. • Team Building: Hire, train, mentor and retain a small, reliable team that takes pride in their work and strives to improve. • Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain strict standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety, ensuring full compliance with HACCP and EHO requirements. • Budget & Cost Control: Take responsibility for food margins, portion control, ordering, waste reduction and labour costs to hit financial targets. • Collaboration: Work closely with the General Manager and FOH team to ensure smooth service, effective communication, and great customer experiences. • Innovation & Improvement: Always look for ways to improve — whether it’s a new supplier, a better prep system, or a dish that wows our guests. ⸻ Who You Are: • A confident and experienced Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef, with at least 2 years leading or co-leading a busy kitchen (pub experience a plus). • A passionate cook who genuinely enjoys what they do — from sourcing ingredients to plating up. • Creative and confident in your palate, with a flair for developing appealing dishes that balance customer appeal with kitchen efficiency. • A calm and organised leader, capable of managing people, pressure, and priorities with professionalism. • Strong on systems: able to manage budgets, suppliers, health and safety and stock with a keen eye for detail. • A natural team player who works well with FOH and sees the bigger picture. • Enthusiastic about food trends and pub culture, and eager to contribute ideas and energy to a growing venue. • Level 2 Food Safety as minimum; Level 3 and formal culinary training a bonus. • Full right to work in the UK. ⸻ What We Offer: • Competitive Salary – £38,000 to £45,000 depending on experience. • Creative Freedom – Full input on menus and food direction. • Supportive Culture – You’ll work in a positive, respectful environment where your input is genuinely valued. • Career Growth – Whether you want to stay long-term or step up to something bigger in time, we support progression. • Perks – Staff meals, family & friends discount, opportunities for training and development. • Flexibility – 8h/10h/12h shift options, with weekend availability required but fair scheduling.

🍽️ Join Our Team at Chef Golf Club, New Malden! 🍽️ We’re Looking for a Passionate Chef to Join Our Vibrant Kitchen! 📍 Located at the heart of New Malden, with beautiful views of the golf course! Are you an enthusiastic chef with a love for creating delicious dishes in a lively, fast-paced environment? Do you thrive on variety and the chance to showcase your culinary skills? We want YOU to join us at Chef Golf Club, New Malden! As part of our team, you’ll be serving daytime delights during the week and preparing roasts and functions over the weekend. Whether it’s a relaxing lunch for golfers or a big Sunday roast with friends and family, every day is an opportunity to shine! What We Offer: An exciting and dynamic kitchen environment with plenty of variety Beautiful location with stunning views of the golf course Competitive salary with tips Staff meals and discounts Opportunities for growth and career progression A supportive, friendly team of chefs and front-of-house staff Flexible working hours, ideal for those seeking work-life balance Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes from our menu, including breakfast, lunch and weekend roasts Work alongside a talented kitchen team to deliver a seamless dining experience Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste and presentation Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and ensure health and safety standards are met Take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests, whether it’s a casual lunch or a large function Be part of the team that serves incredible Sunday roasts and caters to special events and functions throughout the weekend What We’re Looking For: Previous experience in a professional kitchen (ideally in a similar setting) Passion for cooking and a keen eye for detail A love for working in a fun, team-driven atmosphere Ability to remain calm and organised during busy periods Flexibility to work weekends, especially Sundays for the roast service A creative approach to cooking and a commitment to delivering fantastic food If you’re looking for a new challenge where you can show off your culinary talents, Chef Golf Club in New Malden is the place for you!

We are looking for a creative and motivated chef to join our kitchen team at Pear Tree Cafe, Clapham Common, We are looking for a chef who is passionate and enthusiastic and also likes working in a pizza section. Your role will be half in the kitchen and half as a pizza chef. All the dough is all made in house by our incredible bakers and our chefs then come up with delicious seasonal toppings to complement the crispy bases! Our three cafes serve an All-Day Menu of breakfast, brunch and lunch and as the summer draws closer we open in the evening serving delicious sourdough pizzas and flatbreads. We opened our first cafe in 2016 and quickly built a fantastic reputation in Battersea Park. In 2021, we launched our second site on Clapham Common, and in 2024 we opened our third cafe in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. We are known for our signature menus of thoughtfully crafted cafe style dishes, bringing a fresh, seasonal and innovative approach to London’s cafe scene. It is essential that you are well organised and able to ensure that our high standards are kept up with. Consistency and quality are both key to our production. You will also work closely with FOH and kitchen and bakery teams - we are one big family team at Pear Tree Cafe and we like everyone to be involved! • kitchen service, working closely with the team of chefs and KPs • quality assurance • attention to detail • health, safety and hygiene • compliance with statutory regulations and legislation Required skills and experience: • minimum of 1 year as a chef • creativity, bringing new ideas to the table • boundless energy and enthusiasm • positive attitude • as a park cafe, weekends are our busiest periods, so weekend availability is a must!

Hey! I'm looking for a strong demi cdp/ commis or cdp for a busy little cafe in Barnes sw13. Daytime hours, no evenings except perhaps once per month when we do our supper clubs. If you're good at handling high volume and have a can do attitude and be a real team player, please get in touch.