Cake Decorator - Cakes & Bakes Original (Forest Gate) - London

Marlowe is a contemporary bar and restaurant located in London’s ‘creative heart’ - Shoreditch, offering a refined yet welcoming dining experience, vibrant atmosphere, and a strong focus on exceptional service. With a design-led setting and an all-day appeal, Marlowe delivers seasonal dishes alongside a curated drinks offering, creating a polished and engaging guest experience. As part of ETM Collection within ETM Group, Marlowe sits within a portfolio recognised for operational excellence, people development, and some of London’s most distinctive hospitality venues. Role Overview: At ETM Group, being a Head Chef is both a creative leadership role and a commercial responsibility. You’re not just leading a kitchen — you’re shaping the culinary identity of your venue, driving standards, and delivering exceptional food experiences that reflect our premium positioning and EPIC values. Across our ETM Collection venues — from rooftop restaurants to refined dining spaces — our Head Chefs lead high-performing kitchen teams to deliver seasonal, modern menus with consistency, creativity, and precision. You are responsible for setting the tone in your kitchen, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring every dish reflects the quality and attention to detail our guests expect. We place our kitchens in the hands of passionate and inspiring chefs. As Head Chef, you’ll operate with a high level of ownership and autonomy, supported by a group known for delivering premium hospitality at scale. From menu development and supplier relationships to team development and cost control, you will balance creativity with strong commercial acumen to drive performance. If you are passionate about food, leadership, and delivering exceptional dining experiences, this is an opportunity to make your mark within one of London’s leading hospitality groups. Company Benefits: • Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc), • Guaranteed 48 hours per week contract, • 50% discount for you and up to 5 friends at any of our venues, • 5.6 weeks paid annual leave, • Pension, • Quarterly Incentive Scheme, • Generous employee referral scheme, • Discounted shopping at many high street stores, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to Stream for better money management, • Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program, • Group wide Learning and Development opportunities, • Complementary hot drinks in your venue, • Complementary meal on shift, • Your birthday lunch is on us The ideal candidate will present: • Proven Experience: You have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality or premium dining environment, ideally with experience within fast paced kitchens., • Leadership Skills: You are a strong and inspiring kitchen leader, with a passion for developing and mentoring your team., • Financial Acumen: You have a solid understanding of kitchen financials, including GP management, cost control, and labour optimisation., • Quality & Consistency: You are committed to delivering exceptional food standards with a strong attention to detail., • Commercial Awareness: You understand how to balance creativity with profitability, driving menu performance and operational efficiency., • Problem-Solving Ability: You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and can adapt quickly to challenges., • Passion for Food: You have a deep appreciation for modern cuisine, seasonality, and evolving food trends., • A Hands-On Approach: You lead from the front, maintaining a strong presence in the kitchen and setting the standard for your team. About Us: ETM Group is a leading London hospitality business, home to a collection of premium restaurants, bars, and iconic sports venues. Through our portfolio of standout London venues across ETM Collection and ETM Sport London, — we deliver exceptional food, drink, entertainment, and guest experiences across the capital. From elevated rooftop dining to high-energy match-day occasions, our venues are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and memorable hospitality. At the heart of our success are our people, guided by our EPIC values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Challenge. ETM Group are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Islington is where it all began for our restaurant and bar offering, rooted in the creative, independent spirit of Upper Street. One of our most storied and beloved sites, it has been at the heart of the Ottolenghi story for many years. What you'll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we're looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef's Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years' service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Ref: 13586 Branch: Apex Temple Court Hotel - London Location: Apex Temple Court Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: £15.95 per hour plus overtime, service charge and excellent company benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: flexible Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 21/09/2026 Closing date: 02/11/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Chef de Partie in London. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction. You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team., • Contributions to a pension plan. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Role Overview: As a Chef de Partie,you will be responsible for delivering a high level of food to all our guests. Working in the Kitchen you will help maximise revenue through first class food preparation and delivery. You will embrace every opportunity to create exceptional food for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. Joining the dedicated Kitchen department, you will: • Be passionate about food, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to Company standards, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times, • Work simultaneously with all Kitchen team members in a friendly manner offering an infectious smile and collaborative approach, • Have extensive knowledge of our menus and food offerings, • Assist the management team in the control of all food supplies and purchases coming in and going out of the kitchen, using date labelling processes., • Adhere to all food safety and health and safety guidelines You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share. About you: As a Chef de Partie, we ask that you take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn. You will have a real passion for food, and you will have excellent attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately one that they will remember the most. You will be great at multi-tasking, you will be efficient at solving all guest enquiries and requests with ease. On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Chef de Partie. With this in mind, we are looking for a Chef De Partie who: • Previous experience at Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level is essential., • Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant environment is essential., • Can deliver excellent standards, • Uses initiative, • is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work, • has a customer service attitude, • has the ability to multi-task and organise a variable work load, • provides excellent attention to detail, • holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About Apex Temple Court Hotel Apex Temple Court Hotel is just seconds from Fleet Street. This hotel is perfect for visiting Theatreland, Covent Garden or London's business districts in the square mile. Tucked away in an intimate, contemporary space just beyond the reception of Apex Temple Court Hotel, Chambers Restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Chambers' menu is focused yet diverse: Canape options set the table for traditional mains with a modern twist, as the culinary team covers the spectrum of European cuisine. Chambers' unique settings include an artful main dining room with innovative lighting schemes and a charming outdoor dining space in the hotel's courtyard, surrounded by historic Temple Court buildings.

Key Responsibilities • Develop new ice cream flavours, dessert concepts and seasonal specials that showcase both your pastry skills and our ice cream., • Follow recipes and production protocols explicitly, carefully weighing and measuring all ingredients to ensure consistency., • Decorate and finish desserts to a high standard, ready for retail and events., • Work with team to develop complementary flavour combinations (e.g., cookie dough ice cream, caramel swirls, pie crust crumbles). - Taste and test new flavour prototypes, providing feedback from a pastry perspective., • Help create visually stunning sundaes and plated desserts for shops and special events. -Monitor stock levels and communicate orders to management or approved suppliers in a timely manner. • Check deliveries against specifications and store ingredients correctly following FIFO (First In, First Out) principles., • Maintain a clean, organised, and fully traceable ingredient storage area. -Ensure all baking and production areas are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. • Follow HACCP principles, monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs) such as cooking temperatures, cooling times, and storage conditions., • Complete daily production logs, temperature records, and cleaning schedules to demonstrate due diligence., • Properly label, date, and rotate all finished products and raw ingredients. • Report any issues or non-conformances immediately. -Work closely with the Production Team Leader and ice cream team to ensure smooth daily operations. -Communicate clearly about production schedules, ingredient needs, and any challenges. -Support the wider team during busy periods or events as needed.

Join a kitchen that celebrates seasonal menus, champions fresh, locally sourced produce, and takes pride in its community footprint. We nurture each other, value diverse personalities, and believe great food starts with great people. Singer Tavern is a Grade II Listed pub in Shoreditch and the former British home of Singer Sewing Machines, a not-so-subtle nod to which can be found in the pub's name and logo. It's a bright, airy pub with a full, u-shaped bar at its centre, ready to welcome the city crowds after work. Behind the bar, you'll find a range of local craft and international beers alongside an array of wines, spirits and cocktails. But, if it's cocktails you're after, you should head downstairs to the hidden 5cc bar below. You Are: • A competent Snr CDP or Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step, with a track record of commitment and stability., • Driven by great food, seasonal ingredients, and creative flair that gets you buzzing., • An approachable, inspirational team leader who brings out the best in your team with a culture of creativity., • A clear communicator, well-organized, and always ready for a good laugh., • A team player who leaves ego at the door and loves getting things done., • Experienced in fresh food kitchen environments—whether in a restaurant or pub setting., • Curious: you understand the importance of a compliant a profitable kitchen while maintaining exceptional standards. Its now time to develop your commercial skills., • Ambitious to grow and develop within an award-winning company that supports your career. What You'll Do: • Lead with creativity on seasonal menus, balancing quality, cost, and speed during service., • Mentor and inspire your team, fostering a collaborative, high-energy kitchen culture., • Maintain rigorous standards for freshness, presentation, and taste, while optimizing workflow., • Ensure health, safety, and hygiene compliance across all kitchen operations., • Partner with the Snr Chefs on menu development, specials, and seasonal promotions., • Drive profitability through efficient prep, portion control, and waste reduction. What's in It for You? • Work for a Times Top 100 Companies to Work For, • Clear pathways for training and career advancement—your growth matters!, • Discounts across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants—treat yourself!, • Work with the freshest seasonal produce—bring those flavours to life!, • Company and team trips, regular socials and incentives—let's explore!, • Experience a lively, family-oriented atmosphere—where fun meets food!, • 28 days of holiday to recharge your culinary spirit!, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for your wellbeing—your happiness counts!, • Fantastic referral scheme with rewards of up to £1000—bring your friends!, • Celebrate your birthday with a day off on us—party time!, • Cycle to work scheme. Interested in hearing more? Get in touch now so we can arrange to meet you, have a laugh and show you around Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

Location: Ilford, Barkingside Position: Part-time (20-25hrs) initially, with potential for additional hours as the business grows Pay: £13-15 ph, depending on experience and responsibilities About the role We are a growing dessert business specialising in cakes, brownies, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and other sweet treats. We are looking for a reliable, skilled and organised Dessert Production Chef/Baker to take responsibility for the preparation and production of our desserts. The ideal candidate will have hands on baking and dessert making experience, take pride in the quality of their work, and be comfortable working independently in a small kitchen. Key responsibilities Prepare and produce cakes, brownies, tiramisu, creams, sauces and other menu items, following established recipes and maintaining consistent taste, texture, portion sizes and presentation. Decorate cakes with care and creativity. Monitor stock levels, ingredient freshness, expiry dates and wastage. Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and follow food safety and allergen procedures. Keep the kitchen clean and organised, cleaning dishes and utensils as required. Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and product quality. Work independently and communicate any issues promptly. We are looking for someone who has: Previous experience in baking, pastry, dessert production or a similar role. Knowledge of pastry techniques and strong willingness to learn and improve Practical ability to produce a variety of cakes and desserts to a consistent standard. Strong attention to detail and good time-management skills. Reliable, punctual and well organised. Able to work independently and as a team meeting deadlines. Understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Willingness to learn our recipes and follow our production standards. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their practical skills during a paid trial. Please note we are a registered business and operate from a residential address To apply: Please send your CV, a brief summary of your baking and dessert making experience, and photographs of relevant work where available.