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Head Chef - Sway Bar - London

Chef & Cook

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Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable, high-energy Chef to lead our kitchen operations and deliver excellent casual dining experiences. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a varied menu of high-volume pub favourites, sharing platters, burgers, and wings. The ideal candidate thrives in a lively, fast-paced environment and excels at maintaining food quality, speed, and safety standards—especially during major televised sporting events and peak weekend rushes.
Key Responsibilities

  • High-Volume Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present menu items quickly and consistently according to company recipes and portion controls.
  • Match-Day Execution: Efficiently manage the kitchen line and expedite orders during high-pressure rushes, ensuring short ticket times when the venue is at maximum capacity.
  • Food Safety & Hygiene: Adhere strictly to local health and safety regulations, food hygiene laws, and cross-contamination guidelines (including allergen management).
  • Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients using FIFO (First In, First Out), minimise food waste, and assist with ordering supplies.
  • Kitchen Maintenance: Maintain a pristine, sanitized workspace, ensuring all grilling, frying, and refrigeration equipment is cleaned and monitored daily.
  • Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly with front-of-house staff and coordinate with junior kitchen team members to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: 1–3 years of experience as a Line Cook, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a high-volume pub, sports bar, or casual dining restaurant.
  • Speed & Stamina: Proven ability to work at a rapid pace while standing for extended periods in a hot kitchen environment.
  • Technical Skills: Competency operating standard commercial kitchen equipment, including deep fryers, flat-top grills, and commercial ovens.
  • Certifications: Valid Food Handler Certificate (e.g., Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering).
  • Availability: Highly flexible schedule with mandatory availability for evenings, weekends, and major sporting tournament schedules.
  • Attributes: Strong teamwork skills, an organized mind, and a calm, positive attitude during chaotic rushes.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £16 – £20 hourly
  • Benefits
    Tips and Service charge

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Bar, Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since November, 2025

At Sway Bar, we’re more than just great food and drinks we’re a team that moves together. Working here means joining a friendly, fast-paced environment where your personality shines, your ideas matter, enjoying Hospitality on every shift.

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