Chef - Haz Restaurant - Loughton

Chef de Partie – Job Description Position Summary The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring consistent quality, efficient preparation, and smooth service operations. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Take full ownership of the assigned kitchen section (grill, sauté, garnish, pastry, etc.), • Complete daily mise en place accurately and on time, • Prepare all menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and quality expectations, • Maintain speed, organisation, and control during service hours, • Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Sous Chef/Head Chef, • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and Health & Safety standards, • Support the training and development of new team members, • Use kitchen equipment correctly and report any faults or maintenance needs, • Contribute to overall kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and closing procedures Required Qualifications • Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role, • Experience working in high‑volume or fast‑paced kitchens, • Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (Food Safety Level 2 preferred), • Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion control, • Team‑oriented, communicative, and solution‑focused, • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends Preferred Skills & Attributes • Experience with modern cooking techniques, • Passion for culinary excellence and continuous improvement, • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards

Haz and Olea Social Restaurant is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Waiter/Waitress to join our front-of-house team. You will play a vital role in ensuring our guests have a memorable dining experience, delivering exceptional service with a friendly and professional demeanor. Key Responsibilities: • Greet guests warmly and assist them with seating., • Present menus, answer questions about menu items, and make recommendations., • Accurately take food and beverage orders, communicating them clearly to the kitchen and bar staff., • Serve meals and drinks promptly and courteously., • Check on guests regularly to ensure satisfaction and address any needs or concerns., • Process payments efficiently and accurately., • Maintain a clean and organized dining area, including tables, chairs, and service stations., • Collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth service operations. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a busy restaurant or hospitality setting., • Excellent customer service skills with a positive and engaging attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities., • Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced environment., • Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of service., • A team player with a strong work ethic., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Haz Restaurant is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Waiter/Waitress to join our front-of-house team. You will play a vital role in ensuring our guests have a memorable dining experience, delivering exceptional service with a friendly and professional demeanor. Key Responsibilities: • Greet guests warmly and assist them with seating., • Present menus, answer questions about menu items, and make recommendations., • Accurately take food and beverage orders, communicating them clearly to the kitchen and bar staff., • Serve meals and drinks promptly and courteously., • Check on guests regularly to ensure satisfaction and address any needs or concerns., • Process payments efficiently and accurately., • Maintain a clean and organized dining area, including tables, chairs, and service stations., • Collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth service operations. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a busy restaurant or hospitality setting., • Excellent customer service skills with a positive and engaging attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities., • Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced environment., • Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of service., • A team player with a strong work ethic., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Haz Restaurant is seeking a dedicated and talented Chef to join our culinary team. As a Chef, you will play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests, showcasing your passion for food and commitment to quality. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including Turkish cuisine, in accordance with Haz Restaurant's recipes and quality standards., • Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest standards, maintaining consistency and aesthetic appeal., • Oversee kitchen operations, including managing inventory, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste., • Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen environment, adhering strictly to all health and safety regulations., • Collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service., • Contribute to menu development and innovation, bringing fresh ideas and culinary expertise. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a busy restaurant or corporate chain setting., • Fluency in both Turkish and English is essential for effective communication within our diverse team and with suppliers., • In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment, with a strong understanding of Turkish culinary traditions., • Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced and demanding environment., • Strong organizational and time management skills., • A true passion for cooking and a commitment to culinary excellence., • Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

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. Walthamstow – set in a beautiful old glass factory – opened in January 2017 and was our first shop with an actual yard (well, we say 'yard', its more of a deck!). Our biggest shop to date, Walthamstow is a real hit E17ers, serving up our infamous pizza for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. 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

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing authentic Afro-Caribbean dishes and a commitment to culinary excellence. Responsibilities include: • Overseeing daily kitchen operations and food preparation., • Developing and creating new, exciting Afro-Caribbean menu items., • Ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste., • Managing kitchen staff, including training and scheduling., • Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations., • Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Chef, with a focus on Afro-Caribbean cuisine., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus., • A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.

The Standard Pub is a modern, busy neighbourhood pub known for its focus on fresh, high-quality food. We are seeking a dedicated chef to join our team. You will work in an organized kitchen environment, ensuring consistent quality and hygiene standards in food preparation and presentation. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook dishes according to specifications, • Maintain high levels of food hygiene, health, and safety, • Assist in menu execution and creating daily specials, • Manage preparation, stock rotation, and minimize wastage, • Perform effectively during busy periods, • Contribute positively to the team atmosphere Requirements: • Proven chef experience or strong commis skills ready for advancement, • Passion for fresh, consistent cuisine, • Excellent time management and ability to remain calm under pressure, • Knowledge of food hygiene standards (Level 2 preferred), • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends What We Offer: • Competitive pay and regular hours, • Supportive management with a respectful team culture, • Opportunities for growth within the business, • Encouragement for creative input for the right candidate, • Staff meals and discounts

Pizza Chef Wanted – Join Our Team! We're looking for a reliable and passionate Pizza Chef to join our team. What we're looking for: • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pizza Chef., • Must know how to make pizza dough from scratch and prepare high-quality pizzas., • Someone who is reliable, hardworking, and can be counted on., • Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining high standards. Schedule: • Monday to Sunday (5 working days per week), • 2 days off, • Full-time position If you're passionate about making great pizzas and want to be part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Indian Curry Chef Wanted – Immediate Start We are looking for an experienced Indian Curry Chef to join our busy and well-established restaurant in Ilford, East London. Requirements: • Strong experience in preparing authentic Indian curry dishes, • Able to work in a fast-paced, busy kitchen, • Reliable, hardworking, and passionate about quality food, • Team player with a positive attitude What We Offer: • Excellent salary (depending on experience), • Full-time, permanent position, • Immediate start available, • Friendly and supportive working environment If you are interested, please send your CV or contact us directly for more information.

Award winning Sourdough Pizza restaurant. Long ferment method using fershly milled grain, local produce, set in a cobbled mews. Looking for a strong pizza chef who can work efficiently and become a trusted and valuable member of the team. If this sounds of interest to you then please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Gina, Chingford Gina is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. We are an independent neighbourhood restaurant in Chingford, founded by husband-and-wife chefs Ravneet Gill and Mattie Taiano. We cook generous, seasonal food using excellent produce and care deeply about consistency, hospitality and creating a positive place to work. This is a key leadership role within the kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the team through preparation and service, maintain standards across every section and support the development of the chefs around you. You will be confident running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and able to create a calm, organised and professional working environment, even during busy services. The Role You will: Lead the kitchen team during preparation and service. Run the kitchen confidently in the Head Chef’s absence. Support and manage the pass, ensuring dishes leave the kitchen accurately and consistently. Maintain high standards of food quality, seasoning, presentation and portion control. Train, coach and support Junior Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs. Help create a positive, respectful and ambitious kitchen culture. Support ordering, stock control, deliveries and supplier management. Minimise waste and contribute towards food cost and GP targets. Assist with rotas, staffing and the efficient management of labour. Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, organisation and food safety. Support menu development, dish testing and the implementation of new dishes. About You You will have previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef, or be an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step. You should be: Calm, organised and confident under pressure. A clear and respectful communicator. Passionate about food, hospitality and developing others. Comfortable taking responsibility and holding standards. Positive, practical and solutions-focused. Experienced in a busy, quality-led kitchen. Knowledgeable about food safety and HACCP. We are looking for someone who takes genuine ownership of their role, leads by example and wants to play an important part in the continued growth of an independent restaurant. In return, you will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced chef-led team, take on meaningful responsibility and help shape the culture and day-to-day running of Gina’s kitchen.

Commis Chef – Patty & Pickle Patty & Pickle is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our small kitchen team. We serve a focused menu of quality burgers, sides, and house-made products, with an emphasis on consistency, freshness, and great food. This is a casual role with regular hours available, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced but supportive environment and wants to develop their kitchen skills within a close-knit team. Key Responsibilities • Assist with daily food preparation and mise en place., • Prepare and cook menu items to company standards., • Support service during busy periods, maintaining speed and consistency., • Help with stock rotation, storage, and labelling., • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness., • Assist with receiving and checking deliveries., • Follow food safety procedures and HACCP requirements., • Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service., • Support with opening and closing kitchen duties., • Minimise waste and help maintain an organised workspace. What We're Looking For • Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not essential., • Positive attitude and willingness to learn., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure., • Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality food., • Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player., • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required (typically Friday & Saturdays with some other shifts) If you're passionate about good food and want to be part of a growing independent burger concept, we'd love to hear from you.