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🍳 Head Chef/ Sous chef/ pizza – The Good Egg, Walthamstow, London, £15- £17available weekends
Breakfast • Brunch • Middle Eastern Plates • Freshly Made Pizzas

About Us
The Good Egg is a buzzing daytime restaurant and evening casual dining spot rooted in Middle Eastern flavours, vibrant brunch culture, and fresh, honest cooking. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., we serve a much-loved breakfast and lunch menu. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., we also offer a rotating set menu and a line-up of handcrafted pizzas — bringing something special to both daytime and early evening guests.

We are now looking for a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and maintain high standards across both service periods.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and lead the kitchen team through breakfast, brunch, and pizza service (12–8 p.m.).
Maintain high EHO and food hygiene standards at all times.
Inspire the team through structured leadership, accountability, and motivation.
Ensure consistent quality and presentation of all dishes, from shakshuka to pizza.
Coordinate daily prep and service with strong focus on organisation and efficiency.
Control kitchen costs, manage stock levels, and reduce waste.
Train and develop junior team members.
Collaborate on menu development and kitchen systems.
What We’re Looking For
✔️ Previous Head Chef or senior Sous Chef experience in a quality kitchen
✔️ Natural leader with strong people and organisational skills
✔️ Experience with breakfast service, pizza prep, and Middle Eastern dishes a plus
✔️ High standards for cleanliness, structure, and professionalism
✔️ Proactive, accountable, and solutions-driven
✔️ Able to lead by example and develop kitchen culture
✔️ Food safety trained with solid HACCP knowledge

We Offer
Free meals on shift
Creative input into menus and systems
A dynamic, positive team environment

Send us your CV and a short note explaining why you’re a great fit. We’re after someone with heart, hustle, and hunger — for food and for building a great team.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £30,000 – £40,000 yearly

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