Chef - VAXX Bakery & Specialty Coffee - London

Head Barista – VAXX Coffee | Battersea Salary: £15–£17 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Battersea, London Great Coffee. Big Ambitions. Your Next Move. At VAXX Coffee, we're passionate about exceptional specialty coffee, creativity and genuine hospitality. We source our beans directly from farms and roast them in London. Having participated in the London Coffee Festival and been featured in the Best Coffee Guide, we're continuing to grow — and we're looking for an ambitious Head Barista to grow with us! We're not looking for someone who just makes great coffee. We want someone who takes ownership, inspires others and brings fresh ideas to the table. ☕ What You'll Do • Lead, inspire and train our barista team., • Deliver outstanding espresso, latte art and pour-over coffee., • Maintain exceptional coffee quality and consistency., • Develop exciting new drinks and seasonal specials., • Oversee coffee stock, equipment and daily bar operations., • Help shape and elevate the VAXX coffee experience. ⭐ What We're Looking For • Minimum 2 years' barista experience., • Excellent espresso, milk steaming and strong latte art skills., • Confidence in pour-over brewing and espresso calibration., • Passion for specialty coffee and continuous improvement., • Leadership mindset and great customer service skills., • Availability to work weekends. 🎁 Why Join VAXX? • £15–£17/hour, depending on experience., • 28 days' paid holiday., • Free staff meals and staff discounts., • Friends & family discounts., • Free London Coffee Festival ticket., • Travel benefits and approved partner discounts., • Ongoing training and career development., • Employee referral bonus and HR support., • Creative freedom to develop signature drinks., • Exciting opportunities to get involved in future barista competitions. 🚀 Ready to Take Your Coffee Career Further? If you're passionate about coffee, love leading a team and want to make a real impact in a growing independent specialty coffee brand, we'd love to meet you! Apply now and become part of VAXX Coffee!

Are you a passionate food enthusiast eager to grow your culinary skills in a vibrant and dynamic environment? The Soho Hotel, part of the renowned Firmdale Hotels group, is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our successful team. Firmdale Hotels is known for its stylish design, exceptional service, and commitment to creating memorable experiences for guests. As a Commis Chef at The Soho Hotel, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various sections of our kitchen. This role is perfect for someone looking to expand their culinary expertise and thrive in a bustling, fast-paced operation. Responsibilities: • Support senior chefs in preparing high-quality dishes across different sections of the kitchen., • Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations., • Properly store and handle all ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality., • Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences., • Take initiative to learn and improve culinary techniques and knowledge. What you Need: • Previous experience in a similar role within a high-paced kitchen environment., • Demonstrate excellent attention to detail in food preparation and presentation., • A genuine passion for creating and serving exceptional dishes., • Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively., • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with the team., • Ability to work seamlessly within a large team, contributing to a positive and efficient work atmosphere. What We Offer: • We offer a competitive salary plus service charge and benefits to be discussed at venue, • Access to Stream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Complimentary meals on shift, • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards, • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • And much more!! About Us Inspired by one of London's most creative and iconic neighbourhoods, The Soho Hotel is a celebration of modern art, bold design and the vibrant energy that has made Soho famous the world over. Widely regarded as Soho's first luxury hotel when it opened in 2004, it sits on a quiet street at the heart of this buzzing entertainment district, surrounded by top London restaurants, theatre and music in every direction. To work here is to be immersed in that creative spirit every day. The Soho Hotel is a place where personality and passion are valued as much as skill, and where every member of the team plays a part in bringing an extraordinary guest experience to life. You'll be joining a team whose Awards and Accolades speak for themselves: • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, • One Michelin Key, 2024, 2025, • Condé Nast Traveller 'Triple Crown', 2026, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025, • Best Hotels in London, The Telegraph, 2024, • Coolest Hotels in London, The Times, 2024 You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

Caffe Concerto is looking for a motivated Salad Chef or Kitchen Porter (KP) to join our team, with full training and development provided by our finest Head Chefs across the branches, and a clear pathway to progress into a Sous Chef or Head Chef role. Requirements: • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Salad Chef, or in a similar kitchen role is preferred, • A genuine passion for food and working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, • Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills with full training provided, • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Good communication skills with managers, kitchen, and front-of-house staff, • Flexibility to work full-time hours and varied shifts, • Physically able to stand for long periods, bend, and lift when required, • Food Safety Level 1 and Health & Safety Level 1 certificates are an advantage (training can be provided as well) What We Offer: • Clear career progression to Sous Chef and Head Chef roles, • Full training and development within the company, • Contracted hours, • Free staff meals on duty, • 50% staff discount when dining off duty, • 28 days holiday entitlement, • A kitchen equipped with high-quality, modern equipment, • Excellent staff facilities Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year

Commis Chef – Indian cuisine Location: BOXPARK Shoreditch, London About the Role We are looking for a motivated and passionate Commis Chef to join our kitchen team at BOXPARK Shoreditch. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in food, a positive attitude and the willingness to learn and develop their culinary skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Working alongside our kitchen team, you will help prepare and cook high-quality Indian-inspired street food and modern pub dishes while maintaining excellent food standards. Key Responsibilities Assist with daily food preparation and cooking. Prepare ingredients, sauces, marinades and mise en place. Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control. Follow recipes and kitchen procedures. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene. Ensure proper food storage, labelling and stock rotation. Work efficiently during busy service periods. Support senior chefs with daily kitchen operations. Requirements Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not essential. Passion for cooking and willingness to learn. Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Good communication and teamwork skills. Strong understanding of food hygiene and HACCP standards. Knowledge of HACCP record maintenance, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules, food safety logs and daily kitchen documentation. Understanding of food storage, labelling and stock rotation. Punctual, reliable and hardworking. What we offer Opportunity to develop your culinary skills. Hands-on experience with modern Indian cuisine. Supportive and professional kitchen environment. Opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about food, enjoy working in a team and want to grow as a chef, we would love to hear from you!

In 2012, Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a '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 Senior 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: • Team leadership., • Heath & safety compliance., • Stock management., • Successful guest pizza launches., • Kitchen maintenance management., • Pizza quality. 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? • £14.95 ph +tronc., • Serious career development - We are opening 5 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.

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!

☕ WE’RE HIRING – PART-TIME CHEF! 👨‍🍳 Beachy Beans is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our team! We’re a busy, independent café in Clapham Junction, serving brunch, breakfast, toasties and great food. What we’re looking for: • Previous experience working as a chef, ideally in a café or brunch environment., • Passion for food, quality and presentation., • Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen., • Reliable, organised and a great team player., • Available to work weekends. 🇧🇷 Brazilian candidates are particularly welcome! Experience with Brazilian cuisine would be a bonus. Position details: • Part-time position, • Thursday to Sunday - 7am - 3pm, • Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience If you’re passionate about cooking and would love to be part of our growing team, we’d love to hear from you!