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CHEF DE PARTIE – CATERING South West London £36,500 per year + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits Full-Time | 45 hours per week We are currently recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join a well-established, high-quality catering operation in South West London. This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a stable, professional environment with excellent benefits, ongoing development and a strong work-life structure. The Role Working alongside the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen brigade, you will: • Prepare and deliver high-quality food across a busy catering operation, • Manage your section and maintain consistent standards, • Complete daily mise en place according to business requirements and functions, • Ensure correct food storage, stock rotation and date labelling, • Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness and organisation, • Work confidently across different sections, including larder and sauce, • Support and mentor junior members of the kitchen team, • Follow HACCP, food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures, • Assist with functions, events and larger-volume food production, • Help minimise waste and maintain quality within agreed food costs About You We are looking for someone with: • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress, • Experience within catering, hotels, private members' clubs, events or high-volume quality kitchens, • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety, • Ability to organise and manage your own section, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is desirable, • A reliable and professional approach Package & Benefits • £36,500 annual salary, • Paid overtime / time off in lieu, • £600 staff fund paid twice yearly after qualifying period, • 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, • Additional life leave, • Generous pension scheme with company matching up to 15% after qualifying period, • On-site parking, • Staff referral scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support, • Training and career development opportunities, • Staff events and access to selected leisure activities/facilities, • Death in Service benefit of 4× salary Apply with your CV to be considered for the position.

Junior Sous Chef - FINE DINING London Salary: Based on Experience Junior Sous Chef – Up to £51,000 Full-Time | 4 Days On / 3 Days Off We are currently recruiting an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join an exceptional fine dining restaurant in Central London. Working alongside an accomplished senior kitchen team with Michelin-standard experience, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding food using the finest seasonal ingredients, modern techniques, and meticulous attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef looking to take the next step in their career within a professional, high-performing kitchen. Key Requirements • Minimum 5-7 years' professional kitchen experience., • Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef, • Background in fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels, private members' clubs, or other quality-led establishments., • Experience managing sections and supporting junior chefs during service., • Strong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen operations., • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills., • Calm under pressure with exceptional attention to detail., • Passion for delivering outstanding food and developing within a professional brigade. What's on Offer • Salary of up to £51,000, depending on experience., • 4 days on / 3 days o rota., • Excellent training and career development opportunities., • Genuine progression within a growing hospitality group., • Staff discounts and additional company benefits. This position is ideal for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef looking to join a high-calibre kitchen where excellence, creativity, and teamwork are valued every day. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To apply or find out more, please send your CV updated.

Chef de Partie / Senior Chef de Partie - FINE DINING London Salary: Based on Experience Chef de Partie – Up to £42,000 Senior Chef de Partie – Up to £45,000 Full-Time | 3.5 Days On / 3.5 Days Off We are currently recruiting for a talented Chef de Partie and Senior Chef de Partie to join a highly regarded fine dining restaurant in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a professional kitchen focused on exceptional food, high standards, and continuous development. Requirements • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie, • Essential: Previous experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant or high-end fine dining, • Strong knowledge of classical cooking techniques, • Passion for quality ingredients and attention to detail, • Ability to perform under pressure in a busy service, • A positive attitude and strong team player Eligibility to work Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. What's on offer • Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience, • Career development within a respected fine dining kitchen, • Work alongside a talented and ambitious culinary team, • Supportive and professional working environment Please note: We will only consider candidates with a proven Michelin-starred or fine dining background. If you're passionate about fine dining and looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Apply now with your updated CV.

Attention all talented Pastry Chef de Parties! We're on the hunt for a skilled and experienced individual to join our fast-paced kitchen team at Vintry & Mercer Hotel, located in the heart of the City. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, gained in a restaurant or hotel of similar standard. We need someone who can hit the ground running and work with independence and confidence. As our Pastry Chef de Partie, you'll play an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of our Afternoon Tea service as well as producing high quality desserts for lunch / dinner and events. That means you'll need to have the skills to manage your own section and excel under pressure. If you're ready to showcase your culinary talents and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Join our dynamic team and help us create an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.

£17.21 hourly rate paid monthly.The wage rate changes based on the age. • Tips, • Free uniform, • Free meals during shift, • Pension scheme, • Progression and development plans, • Paid holiday, • Birthday Bonus, • Team events, • Referral scheme bonus, • Friendly environment, • Close to local transport (bus, tube, Elizabeth Line)

Cabana Brasil is a Latin American–inspired grill and tropical cocktail bar in the heart of London — a celebration of fire, rhythm, flavour and escape. Inspired by the golden age of Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s, when samba spilled into the streets and Bossa Nova drifted through the night air, Cabana brings bold flavours, flame-grilled food, tropical cocktails and vibrant energy together in one unforgettable experience. That same spirit should be felt in every part of our service. Our core focus is simple: to lift people’s spirits and create memorable experiences. As Commis Chef, you’ll learn from experienced chefs in a supportive, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, organisation, cooking and service while developing the skills and confidence to grow your career with Cabana. Your day-to-day: · Assisting with food preparation, cooking and plating under the guidance of senior chefs · Supporting the kitchen team during busy services to keep things running smoothly · Helping ensure dishes are prepared with consistency, quality and pride · Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, cleanliness and organisation · Supporting with stock control, stock rotation, deliveries and correct food storage · Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages or issues promptly · Following portion control guidelines to minimise waste and support cost efficiency · Operating kitchen equipment safely and reporting any maintenance needs · Assisting with kitchen records, including temperature checks and cleaning schedules · Bringing a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn every shift What you’ll need: · A genuine passion for food and hospitality · A willingness to learn, develop and build your kitchen skills · A strong work ethic and positive team attitude · Good organisation and attention to detail · The ability to stay calm and focused in a busy kitchen · Reliability, flexibility to work days, evenings & weekends · Pride in doing things properly and maintaining high standards · The ability to demonstrate Cabana’s values: We Love People, We Push Boundaries, We Are One Team and We Are Confident Why join Cabana? • 50% staff discount, • A great family atmosphere offering flexible working patterns, • Amazing career progression opportunities, • Fantastic training courses and state of the art training platform, • Free staff food when on shift, • Wagestream: Early access to earnt wages, • Regular competitions and incentives, • The usual benefits including pension scheme, 28 days holiday, • Partnership with the Licensed Trade Charity

14 years ago Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on... Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, we've got our own Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we're also a BCORP - something we're extremely proud about achieving. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle , to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. At Pizza Pilgrims, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; which creates proper happiness, just like our pizzas do! We work hard because we think pizza makes people happier. As a Pizza Chef, you'll be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan Pizza's, and for every guest to leave with a full belly, and already planning their next visit. You'll also be accountable for prep, pizza quality, health & safety, and kitchen cleanliness. Whilst skills are important, representing our values is just as important too. These shape our team culture. • 'Push Yourself' because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team., • 'Be Yourself' means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work., • 'Respect Others' because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong., • 'Enjoy Yourself' because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work. What's in it for you? • £12.90 - 14.00 ph + tronc., • Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year & next., • On top of the standard 28 days holiday (full time), you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years)., • After 5 years with us, you get a paid 4-week sabbatical on top of your 33 days holiday! Some of our favourite Pizza Perks include... • 1 extra day holiday as "Happiness Day' so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work., • Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias, • A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join., • Free food & espresso every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants, • A free after-work drinks (soft, beer or gin), • 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!), • Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when you are not at work for you & up to 3 friends. So, if you've got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we're a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon! Ciao!

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Junior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. What will I be doing? • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills, • Helping with the kitchen service to ensure it is running smoothly., • Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness. What are we looking for? • Someone with previous experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills., • Someone with a good command of English., • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What's on offer... • Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place, • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • Full time or Part time hours available with all overtime paid for., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash, • Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities, • Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens, • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Second Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. What will I be doing? • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly., • Leading shifts and taking ownership in the absence of the Head Chef., • Adhering to the highest standards, including cleanliness and organising deep cleans., • Training the team alongside the Head Chef., • Completing all prep as required and taking responsibility for your workstation., • Work collaboratively in a team alongside the wider team. What are we looking for? • Someone with previous experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • Someone with a good command of English., • An excellent communicator who enjoys being part of a team!, • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What's on offer: • Working with a fantastic team in a fun environment, • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • There's loads of opportunities to progress to a Head Chef role as we have really ambitious expansion plans!, • A competitive hourly rate including bonuses., • Full time hours - around 40 hours per week with all overtime paid for., • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service, • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities!, • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Fun staff parties - we close the shops so we are all able to join together!, • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, **YSP

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. What will I be doing? • Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment., • You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site., • Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team!, • You'll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service., • Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged., • Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures., • Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards., • You'll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs., • Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? • Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza!, • Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven., • A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills., • Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail., • Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What's on offer: • Competitive Hourly Rates., • Full time hours - around 40 per week. Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Paid overtime., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI's., • Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Staff parties throughout the year., • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP