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Production Junior Sous Chef / £38,000 /Italian / 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Term: Full-time W/H: 5 days Holidays: 28 Days off: 2 Junior Sous Chef of Production at Padella Are you passionate about food beyond your professional life? Do you love European cuisine, winemaking, and dining culture? Do you care deeply about where your produce comes from and its impact on the planet? If so, Padella wants you! The Padella Story: Founded by Jordan and Tim, Padella serves the best hand-rolled pasta with authentic, slow-cooked Italian sauces. Known for our fresh pasta made daily, Padella offers a fun, informal, and buzzing dining experience. You'll be trained and nurtured by our experienced team, with plenty of opportunities for growth. Best of the Rest: Balanced Work-Life: We prioritise a healthy work-life balance with a strict 45-hour workweek. Referral Bonus: Earn £500 for referring a friend who passes probation. Early Wage Access: Access up to 50% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on food and drinks at Padella and a 60% discount at Trullo. Party Time: Join us for fabulous summer and Christmas staff parties. Professional Development: Gain wine qualifications up to WSET level. Exciting Trips: Travel with us to Italy and around the UK to meet our suppliers. Delicious Daily Meals: Start your day with an epic breakfast prepared by our ninja chefs. Training & Growth: Dive into Padella's rich training program to expand your culinary prowess and elevate your career. Fancy a New Bike? Join our cycle to work scheme, and we'll help you finance it. Chef requirements About you: Food Preparation & Production: You will be responsible for preparing and creating various products, including pasta dough, shaping and rolling, pasta filling, pastry, tarts and desserts, frangipane, batch food/sauces, and cocktails. Product Knowledge and The Creative Environment: Maintain and drive the highest team member product knowledge standards. Ensure chefs follow recipes 100% of the time for consistency. Training & Development: Create a culture of nurturing, monitoring, and celebrating success. Support the Head of Production in overseeing performance and progression processes, maintaining development paths for all team members, keeping them engaged and conducting regular appraisals. Recruitment: Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of all new team members in the Production Kitchen. I follow their progress and report to the Head of Production. Meetings & Training: Attend training sessions and staff meetings when necessary. Leadership: Lead and motivate the team positively, creating a culture that encourages high standards of professional behaviour. Acting Leadership: Take charge of the Production Kitchen when the Head of Production is away, ensuring consistency and maintaining high standards. Health and Safety: Ensure adherence to Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation. Monitor and act on feedback from In-House H&S Audits. Be fully aware of fire procedures and ensure the team is trained and aware of their responsibilities. Update and amend risk assessments for all kitchen equipment and train team members. Manage production equipment maintenance in line with the allocated budget.

Piazza Italiana is an award-winning and popular Italian Restaurant situated in the Bank. We are looking for a Chef de partie who can work in all sections and keep up with the high standards, as well as assist with the prep. You will be working under the direction of the Head Chef and Sous Chef. We only use the freshest seasonal produce available in the market, which helps our team create a fantastic Italian menu. Chef requirements • Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within your speciality;, • Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins;, • Helping Sous Chefs and Chefs to develop new dishes and prepare menus;, • Answering our customers’ queries regarding ingredients and menu items;, • Ensuring food is served in accordance with Health & Safety rules and regulations;, • Follow directions from the management;, • Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards;

Lurra takes its influence from the traditional charcoal and wood grills, "Erretegia", found all over the Basque Country. This is a great culinary tradition that enhances flavour, aromas and respects the virtues of the product. We are looking for a talented & enthusiastic Senior Chef de Partie to join our existing professional and passionate team at Lurra. This is an incredibly exciting and rewarding opportunity for a chef who comes from a food-focused background and has a professional and positive attitude. The kitchen is well organised and delivers the best dishes to our guests. You must be a passionate and talented individual who has a desire to learn and push yourself to be the best. Chef requirements • Successfully prepare and set up for service in your section, • Work as part of a team to ensure a smooth service, • Be inspired and contribute to ideas for dishes, • Monitor standards of hygiene to ensure the highest standards are maintained, • Quality driven, • Have excellent culinary skills with an attention to detail, • A creative thinker, • Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a desire to learn
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We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our Team. Chez Antoinette is a French restaurant with homemade cuisine, the food is based on organic, seasonal and fresh produce. We are looking for the right person to join the team , You're there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. At Chez Antoinette we offer a high quality product yet simple in a busy environment. What we are looking for: • To be passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality, • Promote good working relationships throughout the team, • Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen, • Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team, keeping abreast of current trends, • Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times, • Take responsibility for the management and supervision of the health and safety. In return: • You can look forward to working with a dedicated team, • You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday, • Free staff meals, • You will be working in a central location

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 27 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 Chef De Partie in Hot Section! YOUR MISSION: • You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team!, • You will be overseeing the hot section to prepare our authentic Italian dishes from scratch., • You will be communicating regularly with kitchen management, helping with onboarding and training of the new chefs and ensuring the hot section is operating smoothly., • 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 as a Chef de Partie in a big and busy section, • Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine, • Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: • Permanent, full-time position, • £17.96 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

Hey there, talented foodie superstar! We’re on the hunt for an outstanding Chef de Partie to bring the heat and hustle to our lively team. Open from late morning to late evening, offering a dining menu to suit all occasions with dishes such as our infamous Burger, delightful small plates and our tasty Tradition Pub Food. Behind the bar our experienced team mix up some of London’s best cocktails, signature gin and tonics and premium craft beers; perfect for after-work drinks or a meal with that special someone. What’s in it for you? Competitive rate per hour inclusive of tronc (cha-ching!) Be part of an award-winning company going places – recently rated Sunday Times 100 best places to work Delicious training, career growth, and promotion opportunities (your future head chef role starts here!) Discount fun across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants Team trips, socials, and incentives — because we work hard and play harder! Free grub on shift — yes, we feed our heroes! Celebrate YOU — birthdays off on us! Cycle to work scheme, Stream wages, and more cool perks! What will you be doing? Demonstrate commitment and reliability to the kitchen squad Be part of the team to create dishes that wow and excite our guests Helping develop and perfect our menu — elevating pub classics with seasonal flair Keeping standards high, safe, and fun — because a happy kitchen is a tasty kitchen! Working with fresh produce allowing for creativity — your ideas matter! Are you the one? Passionate about food & being in a team Reliable and takes on responsibility Ready to work in a buzzing, high-energy environment Looking to grow into a Head Chef role (we’ll support you every step of the way!) Ready to make magic happen? Drop us a line! Come for a tour, share a laugh, and see why Urban Pubs and Bars is the place to be. Let’s cook up something amazing together!

We are an independent cafe looking for an all rounder chef to work 32 hours, 3 week days and half day weekends. Hours are 7am-3pm and weekends 8am-noon. You will need to be confident and able to run service, create salads and bake cookies/cakes. This position is for someone who can be a leader in the kitchen and manage two others. Stock checking, stock ordering, maintaining hygiene and level 2 is a must. We will only hire someone who has been in a similar role and can juggle multiple tasks.

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Commis to join our Team. Our restaurant is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment and will reopen at the end of October with a fresh new look and feel. We are now recruiting enthusiastic team members to join us ahead of reopening, so that you can be part of our journey from the very beginning. Chez Antoinette Covent Garden is a French restaurant offering a warm and authentic dining experience, specialising in tartines and classic Bistrot dishes. Our menu is inspired by the flavours of traditional French cuisine, served with a modern touch. Responsibilities • To assist in the preparation of all food mise en place, ensuring all necessary work is completed prior to the commencement of service., • To assist in the prevention of pilferage from the dry stores and refrigeration within the department., • To assist other sections of the kitchen in the production and service of food or the cleaning down of the section as and when required due to the workload., • To remain on duty until the following shift takes over or until you are discharged by the Head Chef or Sous Chef., • To ensure all recipes are executed following the directives of the Chef de Partie and other Senior Brigade members., • To ensure all working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are always maintained in a clean and hygienic condition, and especially after your shift has finished., • To respect all regulations surrounding COSHH and Personal Protective Equipment use., • To apply, in your daily duties and activities, any knowledge that has been taught to you via on the job, online, group session or personal trainings., • To operate with respect of the Allergen legislation and standards, and with the health and safety of our teams and guests as a priority. In return: • You can look forward to working with a dedicated team, • You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday, • Free staff meals, • You will be working in a central location, • Cycle to work scheme

We are looking for a Resident Chef responsible for designing, preparing, and executing a seasonal menu inspired by Puglia’s culinary heritage, presented with a modern and creative touch. This role requires deep knowledge of local ingredients, traditional techniques, and a strong sense of storytelling through food. You will collaborate closely with our hospitality teams to curate unforgettable experiences — from intimate farm-to-table dinners and wine pairing suppers to hands-on cooking workshops and culinary residencies for visiting chefs. Our mission is to celebrate Puglia’s culinary heritage — its humble ingredients, seasonal rhythms, and artisanal mastery — while presenting it through a modern, creative lens for an international audience. For this reason, we are seeking a Puglian-born Chef who embodies the values of authenticity, craftsmanship, and innovation — someone capable of transforming the simplicity of rural life into an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Key Responsibilities • Menu Creation: Design and execute seasonal menus that reflect the depth and simplicity of Puglia’s culinary tradition in a modern way., • Local Sourcing: Build close relationships with local farmers, cheesemakers, fishermen, and artisans to source ingredients that honor the land., • Culinary Storytelling: Guide guests through Puglia’s flavors and traditions with passion, offering insight into ingredients, techniques, and history., • Event Collaboration: Participate in private dinners, curated events, and international culinary showcases representing the essence of Puglia., • Team Leadership: Manage daily kitchen operations and mentor staff with respect for craftsmanship and precision., • Sustainability: Uphold responsible sourcing, reduce waste, and promote the ethical values that define southern Italian hospitality. Ideal Candidate • Native of Puglia, with an intimate understanding of its food culture and terroir., • Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in fine dining, boutique hospitality, or culinary residencies., • Creative and visionary, with the ability to reimagine classic Puglian dishes in refined, contemporary form., • Deep knowledge of local ingredients, traditional preservation methods, and regional wines., • Excellent communication in Italian and conversational English, with the ability to connect with guests through storytelling and food, • Passionate about sharing the identity of Puglia with the world. What We Offer • The opportunity to work in a restored countryside estate surrounded by olive trees, vineyards, and the Mediterranean landscape., • A chance to shape the culinary heart of an ambitious new hospitality project., • Creative freedom to develop menus, collaborations, and guest experiences that reflect your vision., • Participation in culinary events and residencies both in Italy and abroad. How to Apply Please send your CV, portfolio (with images or menu samples), and a brief letter describing your vision of what “Modern Puglia Cuisine” means to you to.

Working alongside the team running the grill section. Must have grill experience.

Experienced BREAKFAST CHEF required for busy kitchen full time which includes weekend working - must be able to work on own initiative and also work as a part of the team. Working hours are 6am to 4pm. - Weekdays and some weekends. Good English essential. Starting wages £15 per hour. Which will be reviewed after your 3 months probation. Shop is based in LONDON VICTORIA.