Head Baker - Farha - London

Marlowe is a contemporary bar and restaurant located in London’s ‘creative heart’ - Shoreditch, offering a refined yet welcoming dining experience, vibrant atmosphere, and a strong focus on exceptional service. With a design-led setting and an all-day appeal, Marlowe delivers seasonal dishes alongside a curated drinks offering, creating a polished and engaging guest experience. As part of ETM Collection within ETM Group, Marlowe sits within a portfolio recognised for operational excellence, people development, and some of London’s most distinctive hospitality venues. Role Overview: At ETM Group, being a Head Chef is both a creative leadership role and a commercial responsibility. You’re not just leading a kitchen — you’re shaping the culinary identity of your venue, driving standards, and delivering exceptional food experiences that reflect our premium positioning and EPIC values. Across our ETM Collection venues — from rooftop restaurants to refined dining spaces — our Head Chefs lead high-performing kitchen teams to deliver seasonal, modern menus with consistency, creativity, and precision. You are responsible for setting the tone in your kitchen, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring every dish reflects the quality and attention to detail our guests expect. We place our kitchens in the hands of passionate and inspiring chefs. As Head Chef, you’ll operate with a high level of ownership and autonomy, supported by a group known for delivering premium hospitality at scale. From menu development and supplier relationships to team development and cost control, you will balance creativity with strong commercial acumen to drive performance. If you are passionate about food, leadership, and delivering exceptional dining experiences, this is an opportunity to make your mark within one of London’s leading hospitality groups. Company Benefits: • Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc), • Guaranteed 48 hours per week contract, • 50% discount for you and up to 5 friends at any of our venues, • 5.6 weeks paid annual leave, • Pension, • Quarterly Incentive Scheme, • Generous employee referral scheme, • Discounted shopping at many high street stores, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to Stream for better money management, • Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program, • Group wide Learning and Development opportunities, • Complementary hot drinks in your venue, • Complementary meal on shift, • Your birthday lunch is on us The ideal candidate will present: • Proven Experience: You have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality or premium dining environment, ideally with experience within fast paced kitchens., • Leadership Skills: You are a strong and inspiring kitchen leader, with a passion for developing and mentoring your team., • Financial Acumen: You have a solid understanding of kitchen financials, including GP management, cost control, and labour optimisation., • Quality & Consistency: You are committed to delivering exceptional food standards with a strong attention to detail., • Commercial Awareness: You understand how to balance creativity with profitability, driving menu performance and operational efficiency., • Problem-Solving Ability: You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and can adapt quickly to challenges., • Passion for Food: You have a deep appreciation for modern cuisine, seasonality, and evolving food trends., • A Hands-On Approach: You lead from the front, maintaining a strong presence in the kitchen and setting the standard for your team. About Us: ETM Group is a leading London hospitality business, home to a collection of premium restaurants, bars, and iconic sports venues. Through our portfolio of standout London venues across ETM Collection and ETM Sport London, — we deliver exceptional food, drink, entertainment, and guest experiences across the capital. From elevated rooftop dining to high-energy match-day occasions, our venues are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and memorable hospitality. At the heart of our success are our people, guided by our EPIC values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Challenge. ETM Group are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

Job Summary We are looking for a creative, skilled, and detail-oriented Cake Decorator to join our bakery team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking and cake design, with the ability to create beautiful, high-quality cakes for birthdays, weddings, celebrations, and other special occasions. Key Responsibilities • Decorate cakes according to customer requests and design specifications., • Create attractive cake designs using buttercream, fondant, icing, and other decorating techniques., • Prepare and apply fillings, frostings, and decorative finishes., • Produce customised cakes for birthdays, weddings, and special events., • Ensure cakes meet high standards of quality, presentation, and taste., • Work efficiently to complete orders within required deadlines., • Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic workspace., • Follow food safety and hygiene regulations., • Monitor decorating supplies and assist with stock management., • Communicate with customers to understand their cake design preferences., • Work closely with bakers and other team members to ensure smooth daily operations. Skills and Qualifications • Previous experience in cake decorating or a similar bakery role., • Strong creativity and artistic skills., • Experience working with buttercream, fondant, piping, and cake decorating tools., • Excellent attention to detail., • Good time management and organisational skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards., • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines., • Good communication and customer service skills.

The team behind Temper is looking for an experienced Head Chef for a planned restaurant opening under a new brand, bringing together bold flavours, barbecue and a lively dining experience. This is an opportunity to build your kitchen team, establish high standards and help shape the restaurant The role • Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team., • Lead daily kitchen operations, delivering consistent food quality., • Work with the operations team on menu development, • Manage food costs, stock, ordering and kitchen labour., • Maintain excellent food safety, allergen and hygiene standards., • Work closely with the General Manager to deliver a successful opening. About you • Proven experience as a Head Chef in a busy restaurant., • Strong skills in meat cookery, grilling and barbecue., • A hands-on approach and the ability to lead calmly under pressure., • Good commercial awareness and experience managing kitchen budgets., • A passion for developing people and delivering great food., • Previous opening or relaunch experience would be an advantage. The project is currently being finalised. Further details about the brand, location and opening timetable will be shared during the recruitment process.

We are on the hunt for some exceptional and creative talent. Are you a Head Chef looking to take the next step in their career? We are looking for a Head Chef who has a great range of experience working at gastro pub food level. The Highbury Barn Tavern is a welcoming, independent community pub just a stone's throw from Highbury Fields. We are dedicated to exceptional service, quality produce, and a true sense of hospitality, embracing the essence of a traditional British pub. With charming period features, our pub is the perfect spot for a relaxed drink or meal with friends. Join us for a buzzing atmosphere on game day, when the Arsenal F.C. faithful gather before and after fixtures, or on Sundays for Islington's best roast." Do you love working with only fresh ingredients and enjoy leading a kitchen to delivering great dishes enjoyed by all? Do you wish to add your distinctive creative flare to our pub classics and new innovative dishes? Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for. You Are: • An enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified Head Chef who is ready for a new challenge., • Able to demonstrate your experience of working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus., • Able to demonstrate experience of working in a professional kitchen showing a clear understanding of Health and Safety., • Able to show a proven track record of managing the kitchen and controlling stock and GP., • Someone with a background of dealing with high volume., • Able to show technical skill and attention to detail, • Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently., • Confident in your communication skills and ability to lead and motivate their teams. What's in it for me: • Competitive salary + bonus, • Be part of a brand new opening, • Training and development, • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner, • Get out and about, you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants, • Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times, • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral, • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us, • Cycle to work scheme Interested in hearing more? Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic!

Technical & Production Development Manager – French Pâtisserie About Belle Époque Pâtisserie Belle Époque Pâtisserie is an artisan pâtisserie specialising in authentic French pastries, viennoiserie, cakes and desserts. We supply our own retail shops alongside a growing portfolio of wholesale customers. As our business continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced Technical & Production Development Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, production improvement and new product development. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine passion for French pâtisserie. You could be an experienced Technical Manager from a premium bakery or food manufacturing background, or an Executive Pastry Chef with substantial technical, commercial and production management experience. The Opportunity Working closely with the Directors and production team, you will play a key role in shaping the next stage of our growth. Your priorities will include leading the business towards SALSA accreditation, strengthening our food safety and quality systems, developing innovative products and improving the efficiency of our production kitchen. You will also lead a practical programme of kitchen modernisation, reviewing equipment, layout and workflows to improve productivity, reduce waste and minimise downtime without compromising the craftsmanship and quality of our products. This is a hands-on leadership role offering genuine scope to influence technical standards, production operations and product innovation. Key Responsibilities Technical, Quality & Food Safety • Lead the business towards successful SALSA accreditation., • Develop, implement and maintain a robust Quality Management System., • Take ownership of HACCP, food safety, quality assurance and allergen management., • Ensure compliance with UK food legislation, customer requirements and relevant industry standards., • Manage supplier approval, product specifications, traceability and technical documentation., • Coordinate internal audits, customer audits and external inspections., • Manage customer technical enquiries, questionnaires and compliance requirements., • Monitor quality performance and drive continuous improvement across production and retail operations. Production Improvement & Kitchen Development • Assess existing kitchen equipment, identifying machinery requiring repair, replacement or upgrading., • Develop a phased equipment investment and kitchen improvement plan with the Directors, including cost comparisons, expected benefits and implementation timescales., • Review kitchen layout, storage, production flow and workspace organisation to eliminate bottlenecks and improve efficiency., • Improve production planning, batch sizes, preparation processes and shift handovers., • Reduce waste, unnecessary handling, production delays and equipment downtime., • Coordinate equipment installation, servicing and preventative maintenance with suppliers and qualified contractors., • Introduce clear standard operating procedures and ensure the team is trained in updated processes and equipment use., • Monitor production output, labour efficiency, waste and downtime while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and product quality. New Product Development • Lead new product development from initial concept through trials, costing, production testing and commercial launch., • Develop and scale recipes that are commercially viable while retaining authentic French pâtisserie standards., • Work closely with pastry chefs and production teams to improve recipes, consistency, presentation and shelf life., • Ensure product specifications, nutritional information, allergen declarations and supporting documentation are accurate., • Support the development of products for retail, wholesale and new commercial opportunities., • Provide technical guidance to wholesale customers and support the successful launch of new products. About You You will be a practical, organised and commercially minded professional who can confidently move between technical compliance, production management and product development. You will understand both the science and discipline of food manufacturing and the craftsmanship required to produce exceptional French pâtisserie. Essential experience and skills: • Proven experience as a Technical Manager, Technical & Quality Manager or Senior Technical professional within bakery, pâtisserie or food manufacturing., • Strong working knowledge of SALSA, BRCGS or equivalent food safety standards., • Excellent understanding of HACCP, food legislation, allergen controls and quality management systems., • Experience preparing for audits and managing customer technical requirements., • A genuine understanding of artisan French pâtisserie, viennoiserie and premium bakery production., • Experience developing, testing and scaling bakery or pâtisserie products for commercial production., • Demonstrable experience improving production efficiency, equipment utilisation, kitchen layout and operational workflows., • Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills., • A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to work effectively with pastry chefs, production teams, suppliers and senior management., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to introduce improvements while gaining the team's support. Desirable Qualifications & Experience • Previous experience successfully achieving SALSA accreditation., • A degree or relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or an equivalent discipline., • Advanced HACCP training or qualification., • Experience supplying premium retail, hospitality and wholesale customers., • Professional pastry qualifications or substantial experience in high-end French pâtisserie. Why Join Belle Époque Pâtisserie? At Belle Époque Pâtisserie, we combine traditional French craftsmanship with modern production standards and ambitious plans for growth. Joining us means having the opportunity to: • Make a meaningful impact on the future of an expanding artisan pâtisserie business., • Lead the development of our technical systems and food safety culture., • Modernise production facilities and introduce practical, measurable improvements., • Influence product innovation and bring new pâtisserie creations to market., • Work directly with the Directors and collaborate with a passionate pastry and production team., • Help build the operational foundations needed to support our growing wholesale business. This is more than a technical compliance role. It is an opportunity to combine expertise in food safety, production development and French pâtisserie to help a growing business reach its full potential. How to Apply If you have the technical expertise, production experience and passion for exceptional French pâtisserie to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and what you could bring to Belle Époque Pâtisserie. Location: London, N5 Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Jugged Hare is a traditional British pub and restaurant located near Barbican in the City of London, offering a classic dining experience, warm atmosphere, and a strong focus on exceptional service. Renowned for its game-led menus and seasonal British cuisine, the venue combines heritage character with a refined approach, creating a distinctive and memorable guest experience. As part of ETM Collection within ETM Group, The Jugged Hare sits within a portfolio recognised for operational excellence, people development, and some of London’s most distinctive hospitality venues. Role Overview: At ETM Group, being a Senior Sous Chef is both a senior leadership role and a key part of the kitchen management team. You’re not just supporting the kitchen — you’re instrumental in delivering the culinary vision, driving standards, and ensuring exceptional food experiences that reflect our premium positioning and EPIC values. Across our ETM Collection venues — from rooftop restaurants to refined dining spaces — our Senior Sous Chefs work closely with the Head Chef to lead high-performing kitchen teams. You play a crucial role in delivering seasonal, modern menus with consistency, creativity, and precision, while helping to shape the culture and performance of the kitchen. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, leading service, supporting menu execution, and developing your team. You will act as a key point of leadership in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring standards are maintained at all times while balancing quality with strong commercial awareness. If you are a driven and ambitious chef looking to step into a senior leadership role within a premium hospitality group, this is an opportunity to develop and grow within one of London’s leading hospitality businesses. Company Benefits: • Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc), • Guaranteed 48 hours per week contract, • 50% discount for you and up to 5 friends at any of our venues, • 5.6 weeks paid annual leave, • Pension, • Quarterly Incentive Scheme, • Generous employee referral scheme, • Discounted shopping at many high street stores, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to Stream for better money management, • Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program, • Group wide Learning and Development opportunities, • Complementary hot drinks in your venue, • Complementary meal on shift, • Your birthday lunch is on us The Ideal Candidate Will Present: • Proven Experience: You have strong experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality or premium dining environment, ideally within fast-paced kitchens., • Leadership Skills: You are a confident and capable kitchen leader, able to support, motivate, and develop your team., • Operational Knowledge: You have a solid understanding of kitchen operations, including prep, service, and maintaining high standards under pressure., • Financial Awareness: You understand kitchen financials, including GP control, stock management, and minimising waste., • Quality & Consistency: You are committed to delivering exceptional food standards with strong attention to detail., • Commercial Awareness: You support in balancing creativity with efficiency, ensuring strong kitchen performance., • Problem-Solving Ability: You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and can confidently manage service challenges., • Passion for Food: You have a strong appreciation for modern cuisine, seasonality, and evolving food trends., • A Hands-On Approach: You lead from the front, supporting service, maintaining standards, and stepping up in the absence of the Head Chef. About Us: ETM Group is a leading London hospitality business, home to a collection of premium restaurants, bars, and iconic sports venues. Through our portfolio of standout London venues across ETM Collection and ETM Sport London, — we deliver exceptional food, drink, entertainment, and guest experiences across the capital. From elevated rooftop dining to high-energy match-day occasions, our venues are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and memorable hospitality. At the heart of our success are our people, guided by our EPIC values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Challenge. ETM Group are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.