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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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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

Pastry Chef – Osteria Angelina, London 🍰 Love creating stunning desserts? Join Osteria Angelina, a modern Italian/Japanese restaurant in central London. We’re looking for a Pastry Chef to lead our dessert section and bring Italian-inspired dolci to life. What you’ll do: Prepare and present desserts & pastries to the highest standard Create seasonal, Italian-inspired dishes Manage pastry prep, stock, and hygiene Work with a friendly, creative kitchen team We’re looking for someone who: Has experience as a Pastry Chef or senior pastry role Loves Italian desserts and attention to detail Is creative, organised, and a team player We offer: 🍴 Meals on duty 💰 Competitive salary 🌿 Creative freedom 🤝 Supportive, friendly environment

We are looking for a skilled and passionate chef to join our team at a vibrant bar and restaurant in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing a wide variety of dishes and a commitment to delivering high-quality meals and big booking pre order buffet and canape style settings. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a diverse menu with creativity and precision., • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment., • Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met., • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient service. Requirements: • Previous experience as a chef or cook in a restaurant or bar setting., • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and ingredients., • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Join us to enhance our guests' dining experience with your culinary expertise and dedication.

Join Our Roman Pizza Crew! 🍕 We’re slice of Rome in the heart of London! Our team crafts authentic Roman-style pizzas, appetizers, and desserts with passion, precision, and top-quality ingredients. We use wood-fired oven. We’re looking for a team player with a great attitude — someone who knows their dough and loves bringing authentic flavours to life. What You’ll Do and learn: • Hand-roll dough and open it with “al mattarello” for perfectly thin, crispy crusts, • Work the wood-fired oven like a pro, • Prepare delicious Roman pizzas, • Keep the kitchen spotless and full of good vibes, • Collaborate, create, and suggest new seasonal specials What We’re After: • Proven experience as a Pizza Chef -, • Skill and pride in dough-making, • Team spirit, positive energy, and passion for quality, • Cool under pressure and eager to learn, • Big Smile and sense of humour What’s In It for You: • Competitive pay and perks, • A fun, supportive team that feels like pack of friends, • Room to grow in the company Ready to roll up your sleeves and bring Rome to London? We can’t wait to meet you!

READ EVERYTHING We’re looking for experienced, reliable, and professional Chefs to join our dynamic team across our busy London restaurant group. This is a temporary / freelance position ideal for self-employed professionals who thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments. About You ✅ Experienced Chef: Proven experience working with fresh ingredients in high-volume kitchens (restaurants, events, or catering). ✅ Self-Employed / Freelance: You must be able to provide your own invoice and work on a freelance basis. ✅ Professional & Reliable: Punctual, well-presented, and able to work as part of a busy kitchen team. ✅ Right to Work in the UK: You must already have full rights to work in the UK — no sponsorship or student visas. What We Offer Competitive hourly rates based on experience. Regular work opportunities across multiple venues. A supportive, professional team environment. Chance to showcase your skills in a well-established restaurant group. If you meet the criteria above and are ready to jump into a fast-paced kitchen with a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

Designed as a warm, vibrant neighbourhood restaurant, Casa Felicia brings together seasonal ingredients, Italian heritage, and London energy — a place where every meal feels like a celebration.

Location: Marylebone Number of covers: 500 daily Type of contract: permanent, full-time, working 45 hours a week About us Since 2011, Granger & Co. has been bringing the best of Australian spirit in food and service to the London hospitality scene. Sunny, easy-going, and always generous, in terms of what we serve and how we serve it, Granger & Co. food is fresh, colourful and light, full of energy and vitality. We use seasonal ingredients infused with Australian flair, as well as European and Asian flavours, no matter the time of day. Who you are: · A passionate approachable individual · Someone who can organise themselves and their team on a busy demanding shift · An inspiring individual who raises the bar in delivering beautiful food to our guests · You will have a genuine desire to work with delicious, fresh produce and independent suppliers · Previous experience in an all-day dining restaurant, preferred · Hungry to step up to the next level A little about the role: · You will be managing the day to day running of the kitchen · Leading training for the whole restaurant in seasonal menu changes · With support from the Head Chef and Group Head Chef, complete daily office duties such as ordering and managing the rota · You will be responsible for leading and motivating our kitchen team Some of our great benefits: · A real work-life balance - the role allows flexibility in hours · Working in people-focused teams who share their passion for fresh everyday food · After two years of employment, an additional day of holiday per year of service. · Access to hundreds of perks and discounts via Hospitality Rewards memberships, along with wellbeing support & GP access. · All meals are included while you’re at work; which are fresh and wholesome. · A generous 50% staff discount at all four Granger & Co. restaurants. · Access to our training calendar – offering both support and guidance. · Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to eligibility). Our diversity and inclusion ethos We strive to run happy teams – working productively together, forever learning and aspiring – where everyone is given the chance to share their voice and input into what we do. We endeavour to promote a working environment that values employees as individuals, and value greatly the benefits that these principles bring to our daily practice. We hope you are as excited as we are by this opportunity and look forward to receiving your application.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen We are on the lookout for a Junior Sous Chef to join our restaurant Méli-mélo by Florent Fabulas. Working at MÉLI-MÉLO will give you the opportunity to create high quality dishes using great produce and suppliers, working alongside great individuals and our down to earth team. We are committed to investing in our people and fostering a strong sense of family and mutual respect. We celebrate individuality and diversity within our team You will have opportunities to develop, progress and learn from our inspiring leaders, who encourage creativity and welcome new ideas. ·Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development Requirements of our Junior Sous Chef: ·Passion for cooking with a desire to develop your knowledge and culinary skills further ·Ability to lead & teach a team where consistently great food is the focus ·Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen with similar standards ·Always strives for excellence and consistency ·Thrives under pressure with a positive can-do attitude ·Hard working and reliable with an excellent work ethic ·Have a minimum of 1 years experience as a Junior Sous Chef or similar role in a similar establishment ·Demonstrate knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures ·Control of ordering, costing and stock ·Excellent communication skills You don’t need to be an expert as this will be covered in your induction and training programme. You just need to have passion, great work ethic, positive can-do attitude and a be a motivated team player!