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Job Description - Senior Chef De Partie (UBA / Hart Shoreditch F&B) Location: Uba Shoreditch (part Hart Shoreditch, London) Reports to: Sous Chef / Head Chef About the Role We are seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at UBA, part of the Hart Shoreditch Hotel by Hilton Curio Collection. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious chef who thrives in a creative, fast-paced, and lifestyle-led environment. You’ll play a key role in delivering UBA’s distinctive pan-Asian dining experience, balancing bold flavours, beautiful presentation, and efficient execution, while supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in maintaining excellence across all sections. The ideal candidate combines technical skill, consistency, and curiosity: someone passionate about learning, mentoring junior chefs, and contributing to menu development in a collaborative, forward-thinking kitchen. Key Responsibilities • Culinary Execution & Quality Control, • Lead your section confidently, ensuring every dish meets brand and quality standards., • Support menu implementation and contribute creative input for new dishes and specials., • Maintain strong mise-en-place discipline, ensuring readiness and organisation for every service., • Ensure all dishes are delivered to spec, on time, and with consistent presentation., • Operational Efficiency, • Uphold kitchen systems, prep sheets, and cleaning schedules for smooth day-to-day operations., • Work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to manage prep levels, minimise waste, and maximise ingredient repurposing., • Support daily checks on stock, deliveries, and storage — ensuring FIFO rotation and adherence to food hygiene standards., • Ensure compliance with all HACCP, Health & Safety, and food hygiene protocols. Teamwork & Culture • Mentor and support Commis and Demi CDPs, fostering a learning and positive team environment., • Maintain open communication with FOH and BOH teams to ensure seamless service, • Uphold UBA’s culture of creativity, pride, and respect — leading by example during every shift., • Contribute to training sessions, tastings, and internal workshops to grow team knowledge and skill., • Represent UBA’s identity through presentation, energy, and guest-first mentality., • Support activations, events, and special menus in collaboration with the wider F&B and creative teams., • Bring attention to detail and enthusiasm for innovation, ensuring guests experience the best of UBA every time. Candidate Profile • Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior CDP in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen, ideally within a lifestyle hotel or modern Asian restaurant., • Excellent technical cooking skills, strong understanding of prep, sauces, and plating., • Organised, dependable, and calm under pressure., • Strong sense of teamwork and communication., • Genuine passion for pan-Asian flavours, presentation, and seasonal produce., • Knowledge of HACCP, allergens, and best-practice kitchen procedures., • Eager to grow and develop within a creative, dynamic, and evolving hospitality brand. WHY JOIN US At Hart Shoreditch, we combine contemporary design with generous, guest-first hospitality. As Head Bartender, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the heartbeat of our F&B offering, bringing flair, craft, and personality to every serve. You’ll have the space to experiment, collaborate, and grow within a team that values creativity, precision, and genuine connection.

Head Bartender - UBA Shoreditch / Hart Shoreditch Reports to: F&B Manager / Head of Food & Beverage Location: UBA Shoreditch (part of Hart Shoreditch) ABOUT THE ROLE As Head Bartender, you’ll set the tone behind the bar – bringing flair, creativity, and calm confidence to one of the most dynamic spaces in the hotel. You’ll lead by example, mastering the balance between precision and personality, and ensuring every guest interaction feels personal, considered, and memorable. From morning coffees to late-night cocktails, you’ll take ownership of the bar operation, maintaining stock, driving consistency, and supporting your team in delivering exceptional drinks and warm, effortless service that reflects the UBA and Hart Shoreditch ethos. WHAT YOU’LL DO Guest Experience & Service Lead by example behind the bar, delivering consistently high-quality drinks with speed, precision, and personality. Curate and deliver memorable guest experiences that align with our brand’s creative and lifestyle-led approach. Be a visible presence during service, supporting your team and engaging naturally with guests. Maintain immaculate bar presentation and hygiene standards at all times. Creativity & Menu Development • Collaborate with the Bar Manager to develop and evolve cocktail menus, ensuring a balance of innovation, seasonality, and profitability., • Research trends, ingredients, and techniques to keep the offering fresh and relevant., • Support training sessions to inspire the team on new serves, garnishes, and storytelling around the drinks. Stock & Operational Management • Take full ownership of bar stock management, from ordering and receiving to daily counts and wastage control., • Maintain accurate par levels to ensure efficient rotation and cost awareness., • Work closely with suppliers and the finance team to track spend and maintain target GP margins., • Support setup, close-down, and ensure all bar systems and checklists are followed precisely., • Team Leadership, • Supervise and motivate bar team members to foster a positive and professional atmosphere., • Lead pre-service briefings, delegate tasks, and provide real-time feedback., • Support recruitment, training, and ongoing development of junior bartenders., • Uphold team morale and ensure alignment with the wider F&B team culture. ABOUT YOU • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a senior bar role within premium hospitality venues., • Exceptional cocktail-making skills and a deep knowledge of spirits, wine, and coffee., • Highly organised with strong stock control and financial awareness., • A creative thinker who loves to experiment while staying true to brand identity., • Calm under pressure with great communication and leadership skills., • Passionate about lifestyle-led hospitality and East London’s creative energy. WHY JOIN US At Hart Shoreditch, we combine contemporary design with generous, guest-first hospitality. As Head Bartender, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the heartbeat of our F&B offering, bringing flair, craft, and personality to every serve. You’ll have the space to experiment, collaborate, and grow within a team that values creativity, precision, and genuine connection.

Sous Chef – Uba London Location: Uba, London Salary: Competitive + Service Charge Full-Time Are you ready to bring bold flavours and vibrant energy to the table? Uba London is seeking a passionate, driven, and creative Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen brigade. At Uba, we celebrate the fusion of modern Asian cuisine with an unforgettable dining experience. We are looking for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to grow with us. Key Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and service. Lead and inspire the kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional food. Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organisation. Contribute to menu development and ensure precise execution of dishes. Assist with ordering, stock management, and cost control. Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs to build a cohesive, high-performing team. Ensure smooth kitchen operations, even during peak service times. What We’re Looking For: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven restaurant. Solid understanding of Asian ingredients, flavours, and cooking techniques (experience with Asian fusion is a plus but not essential). Passion for delivering high-quality, beautifully presented dishes. Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. Calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and a great communicator. What We Offer: Competitive salary plus service charge. Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, growing group. Creative input into menu development. Staff meals on duty. A supportive and vibrant working environment. If you are passionate about food, thrive in a buzzing kitchen, and want to be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now with your CV and let’s create something special together at Uba London.

About the Role We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at UBA, Hart Shoreditch. This is a rare opportunity for a chef eager to leave their mark on London’s dining scene—shaping menus, elevating standards, and working closely with our brand and creative teams to define a bold new direction for the restaurant and its wider F&B offering. Strong expertise in pan-Asian cooking techniques is essential. The role demands a leader who can balance creativity with control: driving innovation in food while ensuring consistency, profitability, compliance, and flawless kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities • Culinary Vision & Menu Development, • Lead the culinary direction and menu innovation for UBA, in collaboration with brand and creative stakeholders., • Develop a signature style that reflects the concept’s pan-Asian / lifestyle ethos, aligned with the Hart Shoreditch brand., • Regularly review and evolve menus across all dayparts (breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, set menus, pantry, counter)., • Ensure all menus meet GP targets, maximise ingredient repurposing, and reflect seasonal produce. Operational Leadership • Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency., • Lead, train, and inspire the BOH team to deliver a high-energy, service-focused culture., • Implement and maintain all H&S, HACCP, and food hygiene standards, ensuring compliance at all times., • Own kitchen checklists, prep systems, and cleaning schedules to guarantee smooth daily operation. Financial & Stock Control • Manage stock ordering, supplier relationships, and deliveries with accuracy and discipline., • Control wastage through smart prep, cross-utilisation, and strong stock rotation practices., • Deliver accurate GP reporting, stocktakes, and kitchen P&L accountability. Team & Culture • Recruit, train, and develop BOH team members, embedding a culture of pride, accountability, and creativity., • Support cross-training between FOH and BOH to align with the modular, lifestyle-led operations model at Hart., • Lead by example, ensuring a respectful, collaborative, and dynamic workplace. Brand & Creative Collaboration • Act as a key partner to the wider F&B and creative teams, working on activations, collaborations, and cultural programming., • Bring a chef’s perspective to brand storytelling, guest experience, and menu positioning., • Be a visible ambassador of UBA / Hart Shoreditch within the property and the wider lifestyle community. Candidate Profile • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous ready to step up, ideally in a lifestyle hotel, high-end restaurant, or boutique F&B group., • Passionate about the London and UK restaurant scene.Strong creative flair, with the ability to develop impactful menus that balance guest appeal with commercial viability., • Demonstrated leadership skills: building teams, motivating staff, and driving operational excellence., • Deep understanding of kitchen systems, food safety, and stock control., • Passion for working in a creative, lifestyle-led environment where F&B, design, and culture intersect., • Commercially astute, with experience managing food cost, GP, and supplier relationships., • Hands-on, resilient, and excited by the opportunity to leave a personal stamp on a growing and dynamic concept.

As Head of Food & Beverage, you'll lead all F&B operations at Hart Shoreditch – from breakfast service and the lobby bar to events, restaurant, and in-room dining. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, creative vision with commercial discipline. This role requires someone who can bring a sense of style, purpose, and cohesion to every F&B touchpoint across the hotel. You’ll collaborate closely with the GM to drive guest satisfaction, lead commercial planning, and cultivate a strong team culture. The ideal candidate will have a background in lifestyle-led F&B venues, with experience in concept development, service delivery, financial control, and event execution. Leadership & Culture ● Lead the F&B team with confidence, clarity, and a guest-first approach ● Inspire creativity across menus, service style, and programming ● Build an inclusive, supportive & creative culture that reflects the spirit of Hart Shoreditch Operations & Standards ● Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the leadership team. Your creativity will inspire the team to deliver beyond set expectations. ● Have a firm grip on the P&L and take ownership over the costs of the business, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst keeping the quality high and the experience top notch. ● Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and to ensure food quality and consistency is always where it should be ● Oversee day-to-day F&B operations, including restaurant, bar, in-room dining and events. ● Ensure consistent service quality and presentation across all outlets ● Maintain compliance with H&S, licensing, food hygiene, and financial protocols ● Manage systems including POS, stock, reporting, and rotas Commercial & Financial ● Drive revenue through creative F&B strategy, programming, and offer design ● Monitor COS, labour, and operational costs – target profitability across all services ● Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability in partnership with GM