Senior Sous Chef – MOI, Soho MOI is a Japanese-inspired restaurant in Soho, combining open-fire cooking with a dedicated sushi counter. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Sous Chef with strong leadership skills, attention to detail and a passion for quality ingredients. Working closely with the Head Chef and Executive Chef, you will help lead daily kitchen operations, deliver consistent food standards and develop the team. Your responsibilities: • Lead busy services, maintaining quality, consistency and pace., • Support menu development, dish testing and seasonal changes., • Train junior chefs and hold the team accountable for standards., • Control stock, ordering, portions and waste., • Support rota planning and kitchen productivity., • Maintain a spotless kitchen and excellent food safety standards. About you: • Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant., • A confident cook who leads by example and stays involved throughout service., • Strong organisational skills and a practical understanding of kitchen costs., • An interest in Japanese cuisine and open-fire cooking., • A positive, direct approach to teamwork and developing others. To apply, please send your CV and a short introduction

Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3-hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! So they opened another one, and then another one. Each with its own name, personality and story, but always with the same love for French food and hospitality. And 10 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026, in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in leading every service. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to support the day-to-day kitchen operation. You will lead the team during service and ensure every dish leaves the pass to the highest standard. You'll be confident working across all kitchen sections, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and setting the example through your organisation, communication and attention to detail. What success looks like • You'll lead calm, organised and efficient services where every chef knows what they need to do., • You'll ensure every dish is prepared, plated and served to the highest standard, every time., • You'll confidently support every kitchen section, stepping in wherever needed to keep service running smoothly., • You'll maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen that is always ready for service., • You'll communicate clearly with both the kitchen and front of house teams, creating a seamless experience for every guest., • You'll coach and develop junior chefs, helping build a confident, capable and engaged team., • You'll help manage stock, minimise waste and protect food cost, contributing to the overall performance of the kitchen. What you'll bring • You're already working as a Junior Sous Chef, or you're a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up., • You're confident working across all kitchen sections in a high-quality, high-volume kitchen., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to organise, motivate and support a team during service., • Excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen standards., • Reliable, hands-on approach with high personal standards, attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional food. What we offer: • Annual salary from £45,000 (including Tronc), • 48-hour contract, 5 working days and 2 days off., • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing kitchen team and culture from the early stages., • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • The opportunity to work with the best UK suppliers and quality ingredients in a kitchen that prepares everything from scratch and takes pride in exceptional food., • A supportive management team that values high standards, teamwork and continuous development. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3-hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! So they opened another one, and then another one. Each with its own name, personality and story, but always with the same love for French food and hospitality. And 10 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026, in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As a Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chef's right hand, playing a key role in leading the kitchen and delivering exceptional French cuisine. You'll bring strong culinary expertise and a passion for cooking from scratch, working with high-quality seasonal ingredients and ensuring every dish is prepared with precision, consistency and attention to detail. You'll oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation, from leading service and managing food quality to organising the team, delegating responsibilities and maintaining the highest standards. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to develop chefs, improve kitchen performance and build a strong, skilled team that takes pride in the food it creates. What success looks like • You'll lead a well-organised kitchen where every service runs smoothly, with clear responsibilities and strong teamwork across the team, • You'll ensure every dish is prepared from scratch, using the right cooking techniques and delivering exceptional flavour, presentation and consistency., • You'll oversee all kitchen sections, maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, cooking and presentation., • You'll maintain exceptional food safety, cleanliness and operational standards throughout the kitchen., • You'll lead, coach and develop our chefs, delegating responsibilities and helping them improve their skills and performance., • You'll manage stock, deliveries and supplier relationships, ensuring the kitchen is organised and ready for service., • You'll minimise waste, control food costs and make commercially smart decisions without compromising food quality., • You'll work closely with the Head Chef to continuously improve the food, develop the team and strengthen the kitchen operation. What you'll bring • You're an experienced Sous Chef with a strong background in high-quality, high-volume restaurants., • You're confident leading a busy kitchen and overseeing multiple sections at the same time., • You have excellent culinary knowledge, strong cooking techniques and a passion for preparing exceptional food from scratch., • You have strong leadership skills and know how to organise, delegate, coach and develop a team., • You have excellent knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations and maintaining consistently high standards., • You're organised, commercially aware and confident managing stock, food costs and kitchen performance., • You lead by example, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering exceptional food and an outstanding guest experience. What we offer: • Annual salary starting from £55,000 (including Tronc), • 48-hour contract, 5 working days and 2 days off, • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift, • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing team and culture from the early stages., • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • The opportunity to work with the best UK suppliers and quality ingredients in a kitchen that prepares everything from scratch and takes pride in exceptional food. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

About Fonda Fonda showcases regional Mexican cooking through Santiago's unique lens, presented in an elegant, vibrant style, complemented by contemporary design. In Mexico, a Fonda is a family-owned eatery, serving traditional dishes in an informal setting, each inspired by personal recipes from the generations that came before. Santiago Lastra's Fonda builds on this concept to showcase recipes from across the country. Though seemingly simple, Fonda's dishes draw on the quality and provenance of ingredients, combined with innovative techniques to elicit the flavours of Mexico in a modern way. The warmth and genuine hospitality is at the forefront of how we look after our team and guests, replicating Mexico's traditional family-run Fonda's. We'd love to hear from you if you're an experienced Chef de Partie and you're up for a new challenge and the opportunity to work alongside Santiago Lastra. Fonda Chef de Partie Requirements: • A confident and talented chef who can support the services and sections to maintain a premium guest experience, whilst working in a large team environment., • Experienced in working with fresh, top-quality ingredients and building relationships with our world leading supply partners., • Maintain quality and quantity controls across your sections, supporting the senior team with quality, food safety and stock management processes., • An enthusiastic and proactive individual, who whilst supporting the senior team can take ownership of their section and departments of the Fonda Kitchen., • Able to work with integrity, generosity, and excellent attention to detail for people & product., • Passionate and knowledgeable about food, wine, and hospitality and able to exceed guests' expectations., • A champion of our values and ethos, be always working to a 'Best in Class' level. What we offer our Chef de Parties: • 50% staff discount across all MJMK restaurants, • Free staff meals while on shift, • Up to £500 team referral bonus, • Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us, • Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days, • Wide range of benefits from Hospitality Action - Including: mental health & well-being support, Benefits Hub with retail discounts, wellness podcast, nutrition-focused recipes, digital gym, mindfulness meditation, as well as Employee Assistance Program About MJMK Restaurants About MJMK Restaurants MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star and been named one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. In 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair - our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra - and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star. In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia, opened in September 2025.

BAO Shoreditch is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen team with care, clarity, and consistency. This is a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen - perfect for someone who takes pride in high standards and supports others to do their best work. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, helping to set the tone on shift, guide the team, and keep service running smoothly. At BAO, we believe in building kitchens where people can grow, with a 6-shift week to support better balance and a strong focus on development. The Restaurant Tucked into East London’s creative hub, BAO Shoreditch takes its cue from the bustling beef noodle shops of Taiwan - reimagined with a playful, London twist. Upstairs, guests enjoy rich bowls of beef noodle soup, signature BAOs, and a menu full of bold Taiwanese flavours. Downstairs, there’s a bar and private KTV room, a unique space for late-night drinks, group dining, and the occasional singalong. It brings a fun, unexpected layer to the Shoreditch experience. Like every BAO restaurant, Shoreditch has its own identity - energetic, characterful, and rooted in great food and service. The Position At BAO, we care about doing things properly - from the quality of our ingredients to how we run our kitchens. This role is all about consistency, standards, and leading by example. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver our menus to the highest standard, manage the day-to-day kitchen operation, and support your team to do their best work. This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and is looking to take the next step in their culinary career. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the Head Chef in running smooth, efficient day-to-day kitchen operations, • Leading service and maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation across every dish, • Managing prep schedules, ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation, • Coaching and supporting junior team members - helping build a kind and capable kitchen culture, • Assisting with rota planning, costings, and food safety compliance What we’re looking for: • Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality-focused kitchen, • Confident in kitchen systems and structure - you know what ‘good’ looks like, • A calm, organised and detail-focused approach to leadership, • Someone who leads with kindness, communicates clearly, and sets a great example on shift The Benefits We want working at BAO to feel like stepping into a warm, fluffy bao - soft, supportive, and full of good stuff. Here's what you'll get as part of the team: Work-Life Balance • 6 shifts across 5 days, with a maximum of one double shift, • Paid overtime, • Rotas released two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead Growth & Development • Personalised development plans tailored to your goals, • Access to School of BAO, a series of talks, workshops and fieldtrips Perks & Discounts • Up to 50% off food and drink across all BAO restaurants and discounts across friends in the industry, • Access to curated wine and meat suppliers at trade prices Rewards & Recognition • BAOcoin - earn rewards for living BAO values, then spend them in the BAOshop, • BAO Pyramid Scheme - earn up to £500 for referring someone to join the team Milestones • Extra holiday and perks to celebrate work anniversaries and milestones Celebrations • Annual Wei Ya & BAO Awards Party, • BAO Social Clubs: Grandma’s Home Cooking Club, Hot Pot Supperclub The Group BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 7 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu. At BAO we seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is inspiring, where our unconventional way of thinking bring humour and innovation; our detail challenges you to do your best.

Commis Chef / Line Cook – Full-Time | Immediate Start. Pot & Rice, Soho. Estimated total pay: £13.50–£14.50 per hour, including tronc/service chargeJob type: Full-time, PermanentStart date: ASAP Pot & Rice is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Commis Chef / Line Cook to join our Pan-Asian kitchen team. This is a hands-on, cooking-focused role. Your main responsibilities will be preparing, cooking and plating food during service, as well as completing daily prep. As part of a small and supportive kitchen team, you will also help with general kitchen operations when needed—including cleaning and washing up during busy periods or when the Kitchen Porter is not on shift. What you’ll do Prepare, cook and plate dishes during busy serviceComplete daily food prep and mise en placeWork closely with chefs and support different kitchen sections as requiredMaintain Pot & Rice’s standards for food quality, presentation and consistencyFollow recipes, portion control, allergen procedures and food-safety standardsKeep kitchen stations, equipment and back-of-house areas clean and organisedHelp with washing up and general cleaning duties when operationally requiredReceive, label and store deliveries correctlyWhat we’re looking for Previous experience as a Commis Chef, Line Cook, Cook or Kitchen Assistant in a busy professional kitchenConfident with food preparation and cooking during serviceA positive, practical and team-focused attitudeWillingness to support across all areas of the kitchen when neededExperience or interest in Asian cuisine is a bonusAvailable full-time and able to start ASAPRight to work in the UKJob Types: Full-time, Permanent