Catering chef - Pique Café

We are looking for an all-rounder sous chef with experience working in a busy restaurant or café environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking with experience working in patisserie or baking. Pique café is a popular neighbourhood spot for breakfast, brunch & lunch, we have 40 covers indoors and a further 18 outdoors. Day time hours only with unlimited coffee, staff food and a class pass membership included.

Job Description: Cafe General Manager at Pique Salary:35,500k (incl. Service charge) Perks: Class pass membership 40% off Pique cafe offering Who are we? Pique was founded in 2017 as a picnic delivery company and since then has grown into one of London’s most sought after caterers for breakfast & lunch events. The dream was always to open a café and this dream became a reality in January 2024 when we opened our first site on Lavender Hill. The café is popular both in the week and weekends as both a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. It seats up to 40 inside with seating for another 20 outside. The café has gone from strength to strength and is becoming a real part of the Lavender Hill community. We run a fortnightly book club, ran a successful first ‘pub’ quiz night and are looking to grow this side of things. Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food. Our focus on sustainability, quality and style sets us apart from the rest. Essential Experience & Skills • Experienced in managing large teams and busy services, • Passionate about hospitality & customer service, • Strong Barista skills (dialling in, latter art, espresso pulling), • Upbeat and able to lead a team to deliver exceptional service at all times, • Intuitive, quick to think on their feet, and able to keep a level head during busy and challenging times, • Well-presented and a good team player, • An excellent communicator, • Keen eye for detail and sense or urgency Key Responsibilities: Team • Ensure customer service excellence remains the top priority in all café operations, Ensure the FOH team represents the Pique brand by providing top-tier service with energy and enthusiasm., • Serve as the main point of contact for the team, addressing business-related queries or directing staff to the appropriate department or person., • Accurately record all staff sick days and annual leave in line with Head of Operations, • Recruit, train, and motivate staff to deliver enthusiastic and exceptional customer experiences., • Ensure staff rotas align with contracted hours while adapting to fluctuating business levels to maintain reasonable labor costs Operational • Maintain operational consistency, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, check-backs, and ensuring the café remains clean and presentable through in-service checks., • Handle customer complaints, ensuring that any issue is escalated to the management team (GM, Assistant Manager, or Supervisors) this includes replying to reviews (Just GM), • Oversee daily completion of checklists in accordance with health and safety protocols, updating procedures as necessary based on business or service changes., • Keep the Maintenance record and pest control record updated and in use (along with the head chef), • Increase café revenue, reported every 3 months through sales efforts and successful events and general running of the cafe - this is not a streamline increase and should be reported as such with relevant data, • Ensure the Pique brand remains highly visible through consistent, high-quality service, active community involvement, and strong team performance as well as social media representation on any relevant platforms Event Coordination • Manage customer enquiry regarding café events and private bookings and cafe catering pre orders, • Help organize staffing, and handovers for relevant events, • Gather and analyse feedback post-event to improve offerings and ensure customer satisfaction.

We are looking for experienced pizza chef with at least 2 years experience with Italian pizza. The ideal candidate needs to have proven experience with Italian pizzas (and pinzas) both gas and wood fire oven. We offer excellent salary between £16 and £17 plus cash tips per hour, pension, 43-45hours per week, paid holiday and weekends off on rotation. Part time also available (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) The Ideal candidate is organized, clean, responsible and a team player.

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 30 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 Pastry Demi Chef! YOUR MISSION: • You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team!, • You will be working in the pastry section to prepare our delicious desserts from scratch, from giant lemon pie to homemade gelato., • You will follow our recipes and directions from the kitchen management team., • You will be working alongside the Pastry Chef to help with training new chefs., • 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, leadership and communication skills, • Previous experience/training as a Demi Pastry Chef, • Excellent knowledge of Italian desserts, • Previous experience in a busy service environment, • Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: • Permanent, full-time position, • £16.21 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, • 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 £16.21 / hour

We’re hiring a Pizza Chef to lead our Tooting kitchen. Fast-paced, positive vibes only. ✅ What You Get: £16-18/hr (incl. service charge) 40–45 hrs/week 2 days off + 28 days holiday Monthly bonus when goal is reached. 🔧 What You’ll Do: Run daily kitchen ops Manage stock & train staff Keep quality & hygiene high 👊 You Are: Experienced & reliable Calm under pressure Passionate about pizza Apply now – Let’s make something great. Pizza chef – Senior chef – Kitchen leader – Immediate start – London – Italian restaurant – Wood-fired pizza

Sous Chef –Al Duca Restaurant Al Duca have a sponsor license and are able to sponsor eligible candiates. After 25 years of serving authentic Italian cuisine in St James’s, Al Duca has proudly relocated to Willow Place, Westminster. We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our team and play a key role in leading the next chapter of our story. About the Role As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional Italian dishes with a focus on authenticity and quality. You will help manage daily kitchen operations, lead and inspire the team, ensure high standards of food safety and consistency, and contribute to menu development. What We’re Looking For Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant. A passion for Italian cuisine and seasonal ingredients. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail. Flexibility, creativity, and a team-player attitude. Benefits & Opportunities Competitive salary and staff benefits (£45,000 - £50,000 a year) Sponsorship available (we are a licensed sponsor for eligible candidates). Career growth opportunities – the owner operates several restaurants across London, offering the chance to progress within a wider group. Be part of a respected restaurant brand with a strong reputation for quality and authenticity. If you are excited to contribute your skills, creativity, and passion to Al Duca’s new chapter in Westminster, we would love to hear from you.

PASTA CHEF £15.50-£16.50 per hour including tronc. The Italian Greyhound makes way for casual, modern Italian dining in stunning new surrounds with a larger bar area. An exciting opportunity has arisen with us, and we are currently looking for a committed and, very experienced Pasta Chef to join us. Come and join our team as a Pasta Chef, where you will meet staff members from all different walks of life; whilst working in a exciting and rewarding company willing to help you expand your skills and food knowledge. Your Rewards and Benefits as Pasta Chef: At The Italian Greyhound, it is our utmost priority to ensure each individual feels supported and valued as part of our teams. We know hospitality can be hard work, but it's rewarding! Why work with us as Pasta Chef: • Great small knit team with plenty of training and progression, • Access your pay early through Wagestream partnership, • Strong support from a great management team, • Staff meals on shift, • Great work-life balance

IN THE HEART OF CLAPHAM JUNCTION - Immediate start As part of the kitchen team, your role is to support in the running of the kitchen, working closely with your team to ensure that we are always serving the best dishes to our guests. We have an extensive Italian menu with our own recipes which are all developed from scratch using fresh ingredients each day, so preparation is a key role within our business. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is also looking to cross-train or work towards becoming a Pizza Chef. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? 28 days holiday. Flexible shifts – to fit around the other important things in life. Love dining out? You’ll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends! Full training. Development and career progression. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS CHEF YOU'LL... Making sure all necessary preparation is done for your section. Supporting head chef and sous chef in day to day tasks. Ensure that kitchen operates in timely way that meets our quality standards. Ensure that all food is prepared and presented to specification. Be aware of and comply with dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances of customers. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza, humble social food and in-house bakeries. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses too. Hours: Full time position 48h per week and part time 20h per week Salary: up to £15ph

The Natural History Museum, South Kensington are looking for experienced chefs to join the team. We believe our people play an instrumental part in our business. High volume lunch service only, working within a large kitchen team producing a selection of burgers, salads and various other mains and sides. 5 days out of 7, no late finishes! This position requires chefs with experience in the kitchen and a good attitude to work in this high volume business. We offer development to further your career in growing and exciting company. Fantastic training system Free lunch on shift Endless teas and coffees whilst your working 50% of food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free coffee on days off too! And you get to work in this Iconic Museum.

We are looking for a deli kitchen chef , applicant must have a good knowledge in the kitchen, be clean and organise and with a to do attitude. Must have the right to work in UK ,