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Discover Soul Mama, an immersive dining and music experience blending the vibrant culinary traditions of Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Listed in the Evening Standard’s "Top Restaurants to Look Forward to" is one of the fastest growing restaurant brands in the country‚ serving the best of Caribbean food, fine wine and featuring world class shows. Due to expansion we are looking for great chefs of all levels to be part of our growing family unit. •up to £18.00 per hour Depending on experience •Busy Iconic Restaurant and Cocktail Bar •40 for lunch, 120+ for dinner •Full & Part time positions available •Set In the Iconic Gantry Hotel in Stratford •40/45 hours per week •Excellent opportunities to progress into management. •Discount on restaurant dining for up to 4 covers. •Free freshly cooked meals on duty. •Pleasant working environment with low staff turnover. •Opportunities to train and work with with What Soul Mama is looking for; •Great Chefs of all levels who are passionate and career driven. •Previous experience working in busy upmarket establishments. •The ideal chef will have at least 2 years experience in a busy fresh food restaurant •A chef that is well organised and can work well within a large team. •Someone who has a stable employment history. •A chef with some knowledge of Caribbean & African cuisine.
Head Chef About Heard Heard is a new smashed burger concept from two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, created to take an everyday classic and make it exceptional. After years in fine dining, Jordan brings chef-level skill, bold flavour, and premium ingredients to smash burgers - served fast and without compromise. Following a year touring the UK’s biggest events, Heard has landed in Borough with its first restaurant, pairing signature burgers and beef salt fries with low-intervention wines and local craft beers. Heard is on a mission to redefine fast-casual dining. Role Overview As Head chef, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of our Borough site - leading the team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving performance across service, operations and financials. You’ll set the tone for energy, quality, and culture every shift, working closely with central teams to bring the Heard vision to life. Key Responsibilities Lead the team to consistently deliver high-energy, high-quality service with speed, warmth, and precision. Take full responsibility for rota planning, labour control, ordering, stock, and P&L performance. Build, coach and retain a high-performing team who embody Heard’s values. Own daily briefings and ensure everyone is aligned on service standards, product knowledge, and goals. Create a welcoming, professional environment where guests and staff feel genuinely cared for. Collaborate with the culinary, ops and marketing teams to improve performance, guest experience, and site-level execution. What You’ll Bring Proven experience as a HC or strong SC in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or premium fast-casual environment. Excellent leadership and coaching skills - you know how to get the best out of a team. Strong proven understanding of hospitality operations - confident with P&L, stock, scheduling, and compliance. Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and obsessed with delivering great What We Offer £45,000 - £55,000 per annum including service charge (DOE) 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays) Free meals during shifts Staff discounts and socials Direct involvement in shaping one of London’s most exciting food brands Ongoing training and internal progression opportunities Why Work With Us Career Progression - Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities Competitive Compensation - Competitive pay and transparent tronc Work-Life Balance - Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling Development Opportunities - Ongoing learning and leadership exposure Inclusive Culture - Diverse, welcoming, and people-first environment
Please note: Vinoteca Borough is seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef, with experience in the grill and hot section. Full time role, but it will mainly be Monday to Saturday. Around 35 ~ 40h a week. Up to £17p/h Closed on Sunday, When you join, you will have access to a generous package of benefits, including: 30% discount on food & drink for up to 4 people. 20% off wine in our wine shop. The opportunity for Local & International WINE TRIPS for both FOH & BOH staff. Staff meals on duty. Weekly wine training. Genuine opportunities for promotion as we grow, our main focus is to promote from within.
We are looking for a full time Commis Pastry Chef to be responsible for assisting in the crafting of delicious desserts and confectionery, as well as savoury items and pastry based delicacies. You should be passionate about baking and hard working. To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Pastry Chef Responsibilities: - Assisting the Head Baker with the operating and management of the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the Head Chef to ensure a successful working environment. - Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment. - Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe. - -Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations. Pastry Chef Requirements: - 2 or more years in the industry - Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process. - In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition. - Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment. There will be 3 stages: Interview | Reference Check | Trial Thank you.
Only for people with a minimum of 3 years of relative experience (no chain restaurant or pub experience) No people who can't work in the UK without the need of a visa Sous chef British cuisine, big focus on meat 200-300 covers a day 52 hours contract 3 double , 2 singles Earliest start 8am, latest finish 10:45pm You need to be , Reliable (no time wasters) Professional Able to step up and take responsibilities Fast and organised No ego Be fully flexible with rota (no set days off or Monday to friday) Be available asap We offer UP TO £50000 + Excess troncs (depending on experience)
Need Wok experience , making pan asian food
We are seeking focused and enthusiastic Chef to support our head chef and join the dynamic back of house team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by providing outstanding customer service, assisting with food preparation, being attentive, vigilant and a team member- willing to collaborate under pressure, and multi-task the various positions in the kitchen. We are seeking an individual who is accustom to working and navigating a a fast-paced environment and whilst also retaining a true passion for hospitality. - Responsibilities Assist with food preparation and presentation in accordance with food safety standards. Multi-roling various kitchen orders from Head chef. Provide information about menu items. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen/ BOH area, including surfaces, appliances and utensils. Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and address any guest inquiries or concerns, including food safety and hygiene information. Uphold high standards of food safety and hygiene practices throughout the establishment. Manage time effectively to ensure all tasks are completed promptly during busy periods. - Skills Previous experience working in a kitchen as a chef or alongside a senior chef is ESSENTIAL Strong understanding of food safety regulations and practices. Excellent attitude friendly and approachable demeanour to uphold collaboration and sustain morale. Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting. A keen interest in culinary arts is encouraged, alongside a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
🥐 BAKER – OKJA BAKERY 📍 London based 🕐 Full time ⏰ Able to start at 3:30am 💰 Starting from £14 per hour We are Okja A bakery but not as you know it Everything we make is plant based but that’s not the headline We focus on flavour craft and community We make food people love in spaces they want to be in Now we’re looking for a baker to join the early crew Someone who loves working with good ingredients and doing things properly Someone who can help us set the tone each morning and bake with care at pace 🛠 What You’ll Do - Prepare and bake a range of plant based goods including sourdough rolls and viennoiserie - Laminate and work with enriched doughs from scratch - Shape mix and manage doughs using fresh ingredients - Ensure product quality consistency and speed across every batch - Support morning shop set up and handover to the retail team - Keep a clean organised and safe working environment 💡 What You’ll Need - Some experience in a bakery kitchen or production environment - A passion for great food and high standards - Willingness to learn and grow with us - Confidence working with doughs and a curiosity to keep improving - Able to work early starts and move with purpose - Right to work in the UK We’re open to developing the right person If you’ve got the drive and care we can teach the rest --- ✨ The Okja Behaviours Entrepreneurial Energy - You show up and take responsibility - You move fast and take pride in your work Taste First - You care about flavour texture and consistency - You don’t cut corners and it shows in the product People Led - You bring good energy to the team - You communicate clearly and look out for others ⭐ What We Offer - Starting pay of £14 per hour - A key role in a growing bakery with big plans - A values driven and supportive culture - Opportunities to grow with the business - Early shifts and regular hours - 🥐 All the pastries you can handle strictly for quality control of course