Chefe de Parti - L'ARTE Cockfosters - London

Join the L’Arte Family! 🍝We’re expanding and looking for passionate Waiters/Waitresses with at least 5 years experience at📍L’arte Cockfosters, if you’ve got a love for great food, genuine experience in the hospitality, and vibrant Italian culture, this is your chance to be part of the most modern Italian restaurant group in Barnet!feel free to contact us And Come share your passion, bring your energy, and grow with us at L’ArteAll the candidates must have at least 5 years previous experience in restaurants (Italian is a plus )

Join the L’Arte Family! 🍝We’re expanding and looking for passionate experience Waiters/Waitresses with experience at L’arte Cockfosters if you’ve got a love for great food, genuine experience in the hospitality, and vibrant Italian culture, this is your chance to be part of the most modern Italian restaurant group in Barnet!feel free to contact us , walk in directly at the restaurant And share your passion, bring your energy, and grow with us at L’Arte. the candidates must have previous experience in Italian restaurants, The Italian language is a plus

Join our dynamic team as a Front of House Deli Specialist and sandwich maker, where you'll engage directly with customers while preparing high-quality sandwiches with premium ingredients. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare delectable sandwiches using top-quality ingredients, • Operate an electric slicer with safety and precision, • Demonstrate expertise in Italian food products, • Maintain a clean and visually appealing work area Requirements: • Experience in sandwich making or deli work, • Proficiency with an electric slicer, • Knowledge of Italian culinary products, • Ability to prepare authentic Italian coffee, • Professional appearance and work ethic, • Excellent communication and customer service skills If you're passionate about Italian cuisine, coffee culture, and delivering impeccable service, we would love to hear from you. Thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centered environment with us.

Rossella is expanding, and we’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team at our Muswell Hill restaurant, working on our starters section. Building on the success of our Kentish Town restaurant, voted in the Top 10 Italian Restaurants in London by OpenTable and ranked in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing neighbourhood Italian restaurant with a strong focus on quality food, genuine hospitality, and developing great chefs. This is a role with a clear progression pathway. You’ll begin by running our starters section, preparing and plating dishes to a consistently high standard. As you learn and are signed off on additional kitchen sections, you’ll receive pay increases. The more sections you can confidently run, the more you’ll earn. We're looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working on a starters or larder section, • Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food, • Can work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, • Is organised, reliable and calm under pressure, • Has a positive attitude and is eager to learn new sections, • Wants to develop into a well-rounded chef and grow with the business long term What's in it for you? 🏠 Closed every Monday 🧑‍🍳 Full-time, 48–50 hours over 4 days (3 days off) 📈 Structured pay increases as you learn and master additional kitchen sections 🍝 Free staff food and drinks while working 🤤 50% discount for you and your friends 🥳 Guaranteed birthday off 💰 Paid every 2 weeks 🏋️ Ongoing training, multi-section development and genuine opportunities to progress within our growing multi-site restaurant group If you're passionate about cooking, enjoy learning, and want to build a long-term career where your skills and pay continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Rossella is expanding, and we are opening a brand new site in Muswell Hill. Building on the success of our Kentish Town restaurant, voted in the Top 10 Italian restaurants in London by OpenTable and ranked in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, we are looking for a skilled and fast Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. Rossella is an established neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Kentish Town, known for its warm, family-led hospitality and seasonal Italian cooking. Ranked in the Top 10 Italian restaurants in London by OpenTable and in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, we are looking for a skilled and fast Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. You will be working as part of a strong, experienced team in a busy, fast-paced environment, using quality Italian ingredients and maintaining high standards throughout service. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands consistency, and can handle volume without compromising quality. You will be responsible for dough handling, stretching, topping and cooking, ensuring every pizza meets our standards. At Rossella, we place a strong focus on training and development. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills, work across sections, and develop within a supportive team. We are looking for someone who wants to improve, take on more responsibility over time, and be part of the business long-term. Experience working with pizza in a professional kitchen is preferred, but a strong attitude, speed and willingness to learn are just as important. 🏠 Closed Sundays every week 🧑‍🍳 Full time 48/50 hours across 4 to 5 shifts 🍝 Free staff food and drinks when working 🤤 50% discount for you and your friends 🥳 Guaranteed birthday off 💰 £15.00 to £16.00 per hour, paid every 2 weeks 🏋️ Ongoing training, multi-section development and opportunities to grow within a multi-site business

Chef – Middeys Brasserie We are looking for an experienced and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team at Middeys Brasserie in Cockfosters. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, organised, and comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment. You should be able to maintain consistently high standards while working efficiently as part of a team. Key responsibilities: • Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard, • Maintaining consistency in presentation and portion control, • Ensuring excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness, • Managing your section efficiently during busy services, • Following recipes, procedures and food safety standards, • Supporting the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, • Monitoring stock and minimising food waste Requirements: • Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy restaurant, • Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen procedures, • Reliable, punctual and professional, • Able to work well under pressure, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends We offer a friendly, professional working environment with competitive pay based on experience. If you are passionate about food and would like to become part of the Middeys team, we would love to hear from you.

Gin’s Cafe in Palmers Green is looking for an experienced chef to help lead the kitchen for our new Italian deli concept. The menu will include: • Croissants and breakfast pastries, • Cakes and tiramisu, • Parmigiana, • Lasagna, • A small selection of fresh pasta dishes, • Focaccia, sandwiches and Italian deli-style food You will be responsible for food preparation, cooking, presentation, stock control, ordering, food safety and the daily organisation of the kitchen. We are looking for someone who: • Has strong Italian/Mediterranean cooking experience, • Can work independently and manage a small kitchen, • Is organised, clean and reliable, • Can maintain food quality and consistency, • Understands food costs, stock control and waste management, • Can help develop dishes and improve the menu

Location: Kentish Town Type: FULL TIME NO PART TIME Start Date: ASAP About Us:We are Piena e Felice, specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. With a focus on fresh ingredients, traditional techniques, and a warm dining experience, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our dynamic kitchen team. Job Description:Are you a commis chef eager to enhance your culinary skills, especially in Italian cuisine? Join our team and immerse yourself in the art of Italian cooking. You will work closely with experienced chefs, learning everything from handmade pasta to classic sauces and traditional dishes from various Italian regions. What We Offer: • Hands-On Training: Learn directly from Italian chef., • -Creative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and innovation., • -Authentic Experience: Gain in-depth knowledge of Italian cooking techniques, ingredients, and recipes., • -Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation and cooking of Italian dishes under the guidance of senior chef., • Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen., • Participate in daily kitchen operations, from prep to plating., • Eagerly learn and apply new techniques and recipes. Requirements: • Previous experience as a commis chef or in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory., • Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to new challenges., • Excellent teamwork and communication skills., • Basic knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety.

Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Production Manager (Kitchen Operations) Location: Leyton, E10 7QP Hours: Full-Time Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Are you looking for a new role in an exciting, fast-growing company? Do you enjoy leading teams, solving problems and making sure things run smoothly in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to help transform the health of people and the planet through food? We have the perfect role for you. We're Planthood, one of the fastest-growing health food companies in the UK. Our mission is to help people live healthier, happier lives by eating more plant-based whole foods. We do this from our own London kitchen, where we cook up irresistibly delicious food and deliver it to thousands of customers across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will's kitchen in 2020, we've now cooked over 4 million meals, featured on BBC Dragons' Den, and grown 300%+ year-on-year. As we continue to scale, we're looking for an exceptional Kitchen Supervisor to help lead our kitchen operation. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business, responsible for ensuring our kitchen team operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards every day. A key focus of this role will be overseeing the daily food preparation and cooking processes, while managing our team of chefs and kitchen porters. You'll be responsible for managing production flow, signing off batch quality, and maintaining the exceptional culinary and hygiene standards that our customers expect. You'll play a key role in driving performance, developing people, improving processes and holding the kitchen team accountable. Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll help ensure that every component leaving our kitchen reflects the standards and values that have fuelled Planthood's growth so far. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a rapidly growing food business and help shape the future of our kitchen operation. What You'll Be Doing Team Leadership • Lead, motivate and support our kitchen team members., • Create a positive, engaged, high-performing, and accountable kitchen team culture., • Lead daily team briefings and debriefings, assigning clear stations, individual tasks, and time expectations., • Train and onboard new chefs and KPs, supporting their development and success., • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, coaching sessions, and performance conversations, managing team performance in real time., • Manage kitchen staffing levels, rotas, holidays and shift changes to ensure operational requirements are met. Kitchen Operations • Drive the daily production flow on the kitchen floor by sequencing tasks strategically, coordinating closely with the packing, warehouse and procurement teams to prevent bottlenecks and keep output steady., • Adjust production flow in real time, reallocating kitchen staff effectively to manage short-staffing scenarios and minimize idle time., • Step into production stations and demonstrate strong Chef de Partie (CDP) skills when required to maintain operational speed., • Support the day-to-day management of operations and deputise for the Production Managers when required., • Draft the weekly kitchen production schedule and set the daily production plan, dynamically factoring in variables like equipment availability, delivery delays, and staffing levels., • Procure fresh ingredients for the next production day using systems like Rekki., • Ensure KPIs and quality standards are consistently achieved., • Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and workflow., • Maintain accurate kitchen records, strong reports, and operational documentation., • Maintain a direct and vital line of communication with the Production Manager(s) by providing high-quality, comprehensive reports and structured end-of-day handovers., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the kitchen floor. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure food safety, allergen, hygiene and HACCP standards are followed at all times., • Support quality control processes and ensure all required checks are completed accurately., • Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the kitchen operation., • Support audits, risk assessments and compliance activities, including SALSA accreditation., • Help maintain the high standards our customers expect from every Planthood delivery. Stock & Equipment • Support stock control, stock rotation and waste reduction initiatives., • Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance issues promptly., • Help ensure production machinery is operated safely and efficiently. What We're Looking For • Strong culinary expertise: Minimum Chef de Partie (CDP) level experience with a strong palate, refined taste-testing skills, and a deep understanding of complex flavor profiles., • Mastery of cooking processes: Excellent knowledge of high-volume cooking methods, precise recipe scaling, ingredient behavior, and yield optimization., • Technical kitchen capability: Solid technical capability operating heavy kitchen equipment (e.g., bratt pans, large industrial boiling pots, blast chillers) and light kitchen machinery., • Production management skills: Excellent production sequencing abilities, knowing how to balance output speed with premium product quality., • Supervisor experience: Proven supervisory experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen, food manufacturing facility, or fast-paced catering operation., • KPI ownership: Experience driving team performance against key production metrics and taking personal accountability for shift output targets., • Strong reporting skills: Experience maintaining meticulous data logs and delivering high-quality, comprehensive operational reports to management teams., • People leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience coaching, developing, and motivating teams., • Operational mindset: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement., • Composure & drive: A resilient, positive, and organized individual who maintains composure and drives urgency under pressure., • Compliance knowledge: Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens, and health & safety requirements., • Tech-savvy: Comfortable using digital systems such as Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Drive, etc), Slack, Trail, etc. Why Join Us? • Be part of one of the UK's fastest-growing health food companies., • Play a key role in a business that's scaling rapidly and making a positive impact., • Work with a passionate, supportive and ambitious team., • Enjoy opportunities for development, progression and increased responsibility., • Help us transform the health of people and the planet through food.

CHEF / COOK – IMMEDIATE START Dua Lounge is looking for an experienced Chef/Cook to lead our kitchen operation in North Finchley (N12). This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who is confident working independently and helping build a food operation from the ground up. Initially, you will be the sole chef responsible for kitchen operations. As the business grows, kitchen assistants and additional staff will be recruited to support the role. Responsibilities: • Food preparation and service, • Managing the kitchen independently, • Maintaining food quality and presentation standards, • Stock management and ordering requirements, • Following food hygiene and safety procedures, • Assisting with the development of menu items, • Preparing food for both in-house customers and online delivery platforms Requirements: • Previous experience as a Chef or Cook, • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the kitchen, • Strong organisational skills, • Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations, • Experience with Mediterranean, Grill, Burgers, Wraps, Sharing Platters or Lounge-style food is preferred, • Reliable, punctual and professional What We Offer: • Immediate start, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Opportunity to build and lead the kitchen department, • Potential progression into Head Chef position, • Growing business with long-term opportunities Location: Dua Lounge 318 Ballards Lane North Finchley London N12 To apply, please send your CV, availability and salary expectations.