Experienced Pizza/Pasts Chef for Italian Restaurant - Clapham Manor Restaurants - London

Join Lievito Madre, a cherished independent Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Clapham, renowned for its warm hospitality and commitment to high-quality, scratch-made traditional Italian dishes and pizzas. We are actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to take the helm of our kitchen, ensuring our premium food standards are not just met, but exceeded. As our Head Chef, you will be the culinary leader of our back-of-house operations, entrusted with maintaining the authenticity and excellence of our Italian cuisine. Your expertise will guide everything from menu innovation and team mentorship to stringent quality and cost control, playing a pivotal role in our continued success. Key Responsibilities: • Menu Development: Design inspiring seasonal specials while preserving the heart of our classic Italian core menu., • Quality Control: Oversee the meticulous preparation of fresh pasta, sauces, and the expert making and stretching of pizza dough, ensuring consistent excellence in every dish., • Team Management: Lead, train, and inspire our kitchen brigade, including conducting interviews and comprehensive inductions for new team members., • Stock & Cost Control: Efficiently manage food margins, minimize waste, and cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to source the finest ingredients., • Health & Safety: Uphold full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations, ensuring a safe and pristine kitchen environment. What We're Looking For: • A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a fast-paced Italian/Pizzeria environment., • Exceptional pizza-making skills are crucial; proficiency in preparing pizzas from start to finish is essential., • Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen budgets effectively and optimize gross profit margins., • A natural, composed leader capable of thriving under pressure during peak service periods., • Valid EU/UK Right to Work. What We Offer: • A competitive salary complemented by a share of the service charge., • 28 days of annual leave annually., • Generous staff discounts for you, • Reliable monthly payment via PAYE

Exciting opportunity available at our new Asian restaurant! Are you a culinary visionary with a passion for Asian cuisine? We are thrilled to announce an opening for chefs at our brand new restaurant in Clapham. About Us: We aim to blend traditional Asian flavors with modern culinary techniques to create a unique dining experience. Our menu will showcase the best of both worlds, and we need a talented group of chefs to work in our kitchen! Weekends are for brunch and the ideal candidate need to have solid experience with creating delicious brunch's with our own twists. What We Offer: • A creative and collaborative working environment, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth Key Responsibilities: We have worked hard to create an innovative Asian fusion menu that excites and delights our guests. Your job will include: • Working with the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation, • Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and plating, while maintaining exceptional hygiene and safety standards in the absence of the head chef, • Supporting the head chef with kitchen inventory, ordering, and cost control to maximize profitability Requirements: • Proven experience as a sous chef with a focus on quality and consistency. Experience in Asian cuisine would be an asset., • Strong understanding of Asian culinary techniques and flavor profiles, • Exceptional communication skills, • Creative mindset with a passion for experimentation and innovation, • Must have experience using wok If you are ready to be part of our kitchen and work with a talented team to create unforgettable dishes, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

Job Title: Waiting Staff Location: Clapham Job Type: Part-Time Are you a hospitality all-rounder? Tirak, a vibrant restaurant in the heart of Clapham, is looking for a charismatic Front of House team members to join our family. We are a busy spot that offers everything from weekend brunch and coffee in the day to crafted cocktails and dinner service in the evening. We are looking for someone who is just as comfortable pulling a perfect espresso shot as they are mixing a cocktail or recommending a wine pairing. What we are looking for: · Service Excellence: A friendly, professional demeanor with a passion for guest satisfaction. · Team Player: Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and support the team during rushes. Why join us? · Competitive hourly rate inclusive of service charge. · Flexible part-time hours. · Work in a unique, energetic dining concept in Clapham. How to Apply: If you love hospitality and thrive in making your customers happy, we want to hear from you.

RB Holdings is a growing hospitality group shaping some of the most distinctive private members’ clubs and food businesses in London and New York. Founded by Robin Birley, our businesses are built on discretion, craftsmanship, and deeply personal service - delivered by teams who take pride in doing things properly. Our London portfolio includes 5 Hertford Street, Oswald’s, and Birley Bakery and Chocolate Shop in Chelsea. In 2025, we expanded internationally with the opening of Maxime’s, alongside a new Birley Bakery in New York City. We are currently seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen team at 5 Hertford Street, with the opportunity to earn up to £50,000 p/a! Why work with us as a Junior Sous Chef? • Salary of up to £45,000 per annum + discretionary service charge, • 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Discounted gym membership with GymFlex., • Monthly well-being days with our in house Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist., • Private medical + dental insurance with BUPA., • Employee Assistance Programme, • Online retail discounts, • Workplace nursery scheme., • Cycle to Work Scheme., • Eyecare & glasses vouchers., • Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000., • Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty., • And more! Working Hours: • 4/5 day working week between Monday - Saturday, • 48 hours a week on a rota basis, • Bank Holidays and the Christmas period off – our venues are closed. What you will do: • Maintain high standards across all aspects of food preparation and presentation, • Work with the freshest seasonal ingredients to create culinary excellence, • Play a key part in a collaborative and focused team. What are we looking for? • Passionate chefs who take pride in making each dish a culinary experience, • Chefs keen to contribute to a positive and productive working environment ensuring all food offering are consistent Bring your skills to the next level and provide unforgettable experiences to our members – apply today and become part of the team at 5 Hertford Street.

Santo Cielo, a modern sandwich brand crafting fresh schiacciata with premium British produce and Italian flair, is opening a brand-new site in September. We are London's fastest-growing sandwich company and we're building a team of people who love good food, great service, and being part of something on the up. We're looking for a genuine all-rounder — someone who's just as happy chatting to customers at the counter as they are prepping ingredients and building cracking sandwiches in the kitchen. No two days look the same, and we want someone who likes it that way. This is a Part-time role, reporting to the Site Manager. Hours are 10am–3pm daily, offering sociable hours with no late nights or early starts. What you'll be doing: • Serving customers with energy and a smile, keeping the front of house running smoothly, • Prepping ingredients and making sandwiches to a high, consistent standard, • Keeping the workspace clean, organised, and compliant with food hygiene standards, • Handling tills, taking orders, and managing busy lunchtime rushes, • Restocking, helping with deliveries, and pitching in wherever needed, • Being a positive, reliable part of a small, close-knit team What we're looking for: • A friendly, can-do attitude and genuine enthusiasm for food, • Someone happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in all round, • Reliability and a strong work ethic, especially under pressure, • Previous hospitality, café, or kitchen experience is a bonus (but not essential — attitude matters most), • Food hygiene certificate welcome, but we can support you in getting one What we offer: • Competitive pay rate, • Free lunch every day — eat well on us, • Sociable hours (10–3) — your evenings and nights are your own, • A chance to join a fast-growing company at an exciting moment, • Real progression — as we expand, there's room to grow into supervisor and management roles for the right person, • A supportive, fun team environment with regular team socials, • Staff discount for friends and family, • Tips shared across the team Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.

Head Chef The Winchester House Club, Putney Full-Time (Thursday to Sunday mostly – Additional shifts may be required) Immediate Start Available You will be the primary chef, meaning most of the cooking will be done by you with support from a junior chef / kitchen assistant. This is a tiny kitchen team where your skill shine. We expect high standards of food quality, presentation and service. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and motivating a very small kitchen team, • Developing attractive, commercially viable menus, • Managing stock control, ordering and food cost targets, • Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards, • Delivering consistent, high-quality food for members and guests, • Supporting club events, private functions and special dining occasions (these would be in addition to the general service Thurs – Sunday), • Creating an organised and efficient kitchen operation The Winchester House Club is a friendly and well-established private members' club in the heart of Putney. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape the next chapter of our food offering. This is a hands-on role for a chef who enjoys producing quality food in a welcoming club environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence menus, improve kitchen operations and build a strong reputation for consistently excellent food. About You The ideal candidate will: • Have previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, • Level 3 accreditation in Food Hygiene, • Be very well organised with excellent leadership skills, • Understand food cost control and kitchen financial performance, • Be calm, reliable and professional under pressure, • Have a passion for quality food and hospitality, • Have a complete understanding of food safety and compliance requirements This appointment is subject to a three-month probationary period. Wage: £20 to £25 p/hr depending no experience. Location: Putney, London Job Type: Full-Time Work Location: In Person

Gloria Osteria ✨✨✨ Dernier ouverture du groupe Big Mamma, est bien plus qu'un simple restaurant italien : c'est un temple de la cuisine italienne authentique, où chaque plat est préparé 100 % fait maison, avec des ingrédients ultra-frais sélectionnés avec soin directement auprès des meilleures productions italiennes. Tout est réalisé selon des techniques traditionnelles, avec un niveau de précision gastronomique digne des meilleures osterie italiennes. Tous les produits proviennent de petits producteurs soigneusement choisis, et chaque recette est honorée comme si c'était un plat de famille. Au cœur du 7ᵉ arrondissement de Paris, Gloria Osteria se distingue comme la dernière création haut de gamme du groupe Big Mamma. Big Mamma est un groupe franco-italien de restauration, créé par Victor Lugger et Tigrane Seydoux. Depuis 10 ans, nous avons ouvert les portes de 32 restaurants en Europe (France, Monaco, Angleterre, Espagne, Allemagne, Belgique et Italie). Notre mission ? Partager l'ambiance unique des plus beaux lieux de la tradition italienne, en créant des moments exceptionnels de partage avec nos clients. Chef de rang 🍋🍋 Tes missions : • Accueillir et faire voyager nos clients en Italie pour faire de chaque étapes du service un moment chaleureux et convivial., • Connaissance parfaite de la carte du restaurant (produits et des vins) pour conseiller et accompagner les clients dans leurs choix., • Connaissance des techniques de vente pour optimiser ton ticket moyen et participer à la performance économique du restaurant., • Transmettre ton savoir faire pour accompagner la montée en compétences des runners. Rejoins nous si : • Tu aimes la culture Italienne et tu adores travailler dans des environnements stimulant., • Tu es solaire et tu adores travailler en équipe., • Tu a le sens du détail et tu sais prendre du feed-back pour t'assurer de la satisfaction client., • Tu comprends rapidement la typologie de client que tu as face à toi et sais adapter ta communication dans chaque type de situations. Notre offre : • CDI - 42H/semaine avec 2 jours de repos consécutifs, • Pourboires hebdomadaires & Primes en fonction du CA réalisé sur tes rangs, • Remboursement 50% pass Navigo + mutuelle ALAN., • Un repas préparé chaque jour avec amour par notre squadra et une réduction de 15% dans toutes nos tratto, • Un abonnement Gymlib pour profiter d'un accès flexible à des milliers de salles de sport et d'activités de bien-être partout en France, • De nombreuses évolutions de carrière, mobilités géographiques en France & Europe, AND much more! Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA est un employeur offrant l'égalité des chances. Les candidats qualifiés seront considérés pour un emploi sans tenir compte du sexe, de l'identité de genre, de l'orientation sexuelle, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, de l'âge ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Elevate Your Career at Gaia – London’s Mediterranean Jewel Gaia Mayfair, part of Fundamental Hospitality, is searching for a Senior Chef de Partie to take our kitchen to the next level. If Mediterranean cuisine is your passion and you thrive in a high-paced, luxury environment, this is your stage. Why Gaia? • Be Inspired: Cook stunning dishes that blend tradition with modern flair., • Lead & Mentor: Own your section, guide junior chefs, and shape the future of our kitchen., • Thrive in Luxury: Join a team that sets London’s Mediterranean dining standard. What’s In It For You: • Competitive salary + tips + tronc surplus, • Career growth across Fundamental Hospitality’s global portfolio, • Training & development in a supportive, world-class kitchen, • Meals on duty & exclusive staff perks Who You Are: • Experienced Senior CDP with luxury hotel or high-end restaurant pedigree, • Master of classical & modern cooking techniques, • Calm under pressure, precise, creative, and confident, • A natural leader and collaborator, passionate about hospitality Step into a role where your talent is celebrated and your culinary vision is valued. Apply now and make your mark at Gaia Mayfair!

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills 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. We welcomed our sixth shop and FIRST south of the river in October 2020, during a difficult time where many other hospitality businesses sadly had to close their doors...a huge hats off to our brilliant delivery business model that facilitated us to open this beauty! Our full team of in-house drivers worked like mad delivering our handmade pizzas to the lovely folk of Dulwich and surrounding areas, a brilliant start! What will I be doing? • Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment., • You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site., • Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team!, • You'll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service., • Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged., • Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures., • Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards., • You'll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs., • Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? • Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza!, • Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven., • A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills., • Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail., • Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What's on offer: • Competitive Hourly Rates., • Full time hours - around 40 per week. Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Paid overtime., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI's., • Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Staff parties throughout the year., • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our vibrant team, contributing to the authentic Spanish food experience at Tapas Brindisa. For over 20 years, we've celebrated warm hospitality, bold flavours, and a genuine love for Spanish culture across our London restaurants. As Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in our kitchen operations, supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary standards and inspiring our team. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and food preparation, • Lead and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring high performance and continuous development, • Maintain consistent food quality and presentation, adhering to Brindisa's authentic Spanish culinary standards, • Oversee kitchen operations, including stock management, ordering, and inventory control, • Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, • Develop and train junior chefs, fostering a positive and productive work environment, • Contribute to menu development and innovation About You: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Senior Chef de Partie in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment, • A genuine passion for Spanish cuisine and high-quality ingredients, • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a team, • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, • Committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene What We Offer: • 28 days holiday, • 35% discounts across our restaurants and retail offerings, • Staff meals provided during shifts, • Employee assistance program to support your well-being, • Childcare vouchers (where applicable), • Cycle to work scheme, • £300 refer a friend reward scheme, • Excellent opportunities for career progression within our growing business, • The chance to participate in exciting trips to Spain to meet our producers

Sous Chef We have a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our team. To be considered for the role, you'll have two years of experience working as Sous Chef or Head Chef for a high-end casual or fine dining restaurant. You will be working alongside a great team and serving amazing tapas created from the best Spanish produce. Be part of our team Here at Brindisa, our food is homely and authentic, with flavour always being the key factor. Above all our food is about sharing. We celebrate the culture and dining experience of small plates. We have a direct relationship with all our suppliers, bringing their ethos and quality to the table. We offer: • 28 days holiday, • paid overtime, • 35% discounts in our restaurants and our retail offerings, • cycle to work scheme, • refer a friend reward, • opportunity for trips to Spain to meet our producers