Pastry Chef – Chef de Partie | Michelin-Starred Restaurant Location: Central London Salary: £34K–£36K per annum, depending on experience Schedule: 4 days on, 3 consecutive days off Job Description We are recruiting for a talented Pastry Chef at Chef de Partie level to join a Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled kitchen, focusing on exceptional ingredients, precision and creativity. The Role • Prepare and deliver high-quality desserts and pastry creations., • Develop new dessert recipes and seasonal menu items., • Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, hygiene and organisation., • Manage preparation and service efficiently., • Contribute creativity and new ideas to the pastry section. The Ideal Candidate • Minimum 3 years of professional pastry experience., • Strong European pastry background, ideally within Michelin-starred fine dining., • Ability to incorporate Japanese ingredients into refined pastry creations., • Excellent attention to detail and creativity., • Ability to work effectively in a professional kitchen environment., • Full right to work in the UK. Salary & Benefits • £34,000–£36,000 per annum, depending on experience., • 4-day working week with 3 consecutive days off., • 7 weeks of paid annual leave during scheduled restaurant closures., • Opportunity for creativity and menu development., • Supportive team and Michelin-starred working environment. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Apply Now If you're a passionate Pastry Chef looking to develop your career in Michelin-starred fine dining, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV updated. All applications will be handled confidentially.

Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef – £48,500–£55,000 Location: Central London Salary: £48,500–£55,000 per annum, depending on experience and seniority Restaurant: Michelin-Starred Restaurant 🚫 No visa sponsorship available Headstart Recruitment is looking for an experienced Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong chef with a high-quality restaurant or fine-dining background who is looking to take the next step in their career within a Michelin-starred kitchen. The Role • Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations and menu development, • Lead, train and motivate the kitchen brigade, • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, consistency and presentation, • Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation, • Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene, • Support the smooth running of kitchen services Requirements • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-quality restaurant, • Michelin-starred experience is preferred but not essential, • Strong fine-dining background will be considered, • Confident leadership and organisational skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Passion for seasonal produce and high-quality cooking What's on Offer • Salary of £48,500–£55,000, depending on experience and seniority, • Opportunity to work within a Michelin-starred restaurant, • Career development and progression opportunities, • Central London location If you are an experienced Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity in London, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion with Headstart Recruitment.

Chefs Wanted – All Levels | £36,500–£60,000 | London Fine Dining | Michelin-Starred Restaurants | Private Members' Clubs Headstart Recruitment is currently recruiting talented chefs for a range of exciting opportunities across London's premium hospitality sector. Current Vacancies: • Demi Chef de Partie, • Chef de Partie / Senior CDP, • Junior Sous Chef, • Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef, • Head Chef, • Pastry Chef de Partie, • Catering Chef de Partie Salary: £36,500–£60,000 per annum, depending on role and experience. What We're Looking For • Previous experience in professional, high-standard kitchens., • A passion for quality food, consistency and teamwork., • Fine dining, Michelin-starred or luxury hospitality experience is highly desirable, but not essential for every position., • A positive attitude and willingness to develop professionally. Please note: Visa sponsorship is NOT available. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Ready for Your Next Move? Whether you're actively looking or simply exploring new opportunities, we'd love to hear from you! Apply with your CV today, and our team will contact you to discuss suitable positions based on your experience and career goals. All applications are treated confidentially. Headstart Recruitment – Connecting great chefs with outstanding kitchens.

Pastry / Baker Chef de Partie (Pastry, Viennoiserie or Hybrid) Location: Mayfair, London Start: ASAP Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per year (DOE) including service charge Hours: Full-time, daytime shifts with rotating weekends. Bakery-focused shifts run about 6/7am–3/4pm, and pastry-focused shifts about 7/8am–4/5pm. A luxury pâtisserie in the heart of Mayfair is looking for a talented chef to join its pastry and bakery kitchen. Family-owned, with decades of pastry heritage behind it, the brand brings that tradition to a modern, high-end London concept. It’s growing quickly, with a second Mayfair site on the horizon. We’re open to how this role takes shape. You might be a pastry chef who wants to master lamination, or a baker who wants to refine your pâtisserie and finishing. You might also want to work across both. Either way, you’ll work directly with the Head Pastry Chef, build skills on both sides of the kitchen, and help create new products as the brand grows. Choose your focus: • Pastry focus. Craft refined pastries, desserts, cakes and afternoon tea, with cake decoration and finishing at the core., • Bakery focus. Own the daily viennoiserie and bread production: croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish, and enriched and sourdough breads., • Hybrid. Split your time between both sections and develop as an all-round pastry and bakery chef. Responsibilities: • Produce premium pastries, desserts, cakes, viennoiserie and breads to exceptional standards of quality, consistency and presentation, depending on your focus, • Manage laminated doughs, fermentation and baking schedules, or pastry production and finishing, so everything is ready for service, • Work with the Head Pastry Chef to develop new seasonal and signature items, • Run your section efficiently, with organised mise en place and production planning, • Support stock control and ordering, and maintain HACCP and food safety standards at all times, • Work closely with the wider kitchen team for a smooth, well-run operation What we’re looking for: • At least 2 years’ experience in pastry, bakery or both, in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, high-end pâtisserie or artisan bakery, • Strong technical skills in your specialism. That could be pastry, desserts and cake finishing, or lamination, fermentation and bread. Sourdough or levain experience is a plus., • A genuine interest in developing skills on the other side of the kitchen, • Precision, consistency and real pride in your craft, • A calm, organised approach and a reliable, team-first attitude, • Flexibility to work early mornings, rotating weekends and busy trading periods, • The right to work in the UK Please note: contracts are 30 hour + overtime but expected weekly hours will be 40-45 hours per week) Why Apply? • Grow in both disciplines. It’s rare to get the chance to develop pastry and bakery skills side by side in a luxury kitchen., • Creative input. Work directly with the Head Pastry Chef and see your ideas reach the menu., • Daytime hours. No late nights or split shifts., • Real progression. With a second Mayfair site planned, there’s genuine room to grow., • Benefits: Staff food, employee discounts, company sick pay, flexitime and on-site parking (a rarity in Mayfair).

We are looking for an experienced pizza chef to cover shifts and join our team on a flexible basis. This opportunity may suit someone working elsewhere who is looking for additional hours. Previous experience making Neapolitan pizza is required, including strong skills in stretching and filling pizzas.

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Join the kitchen team and support the preparation and service of high-quality food in a busy Taiwanese restaurant. This is a great opportunity to develop your culinary skills, learn from an experienced team, and contribute to smooth, consistent service. You should be passionate about food, organised, and willing to learn while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and teamwork.

Job Summary We are looking to hire a committed Commis Chef with knowledge of Italian cuisine (traditional Roman recipes preferred). You’ll follow direction from senior colleagues, build your culinary skills through practical work and contribute to consistent food production for guests. Responsibilities • Prepare ingredients and dishes to the kitchen’s instructions, using suitable methods and keeping work areas clean., • Support cooking and food production during service, coordinating with colleagues to keep dishes moving smoothly., • Follow food safety and hygiene practices when handling, labelling, storing and preparing ingredients., • Assist with serving and kitchen organization as needed. Your impact: careful preparation and clear teamwork help colleagues deliver a reliable dining experience for guests. Skills Required: Knowledge of Italian cuisine and food ingredients. Proven documented experience in a similar role Food & hygiene certificate level 2, with the ability to follow instructions, stay organized and work collaboratively in a busy kitchen. Preferred: Italian speaking Kitchen, able to commute.

Pizza Chef - Bocconcino Soho restaurant Contract: full-time (48hrs per week) Salary: £2500 net monthly (after tax) Start: Immediately Bocconcino Soho restaurant just opened a vacancy for experienced Pizza Chef position. If you have a great attitude and strong experience in making thin crust (roman style) pizza from scratch, please apply. This position is full time only and due to a busy season we will only consider candidates who have no holidays booked until January. Benefits: Full time hours Staff food twice a day 28 days of holidays 50% staff discount when dining at our restaurants Complimentary dinner for 2 on your birthday Career opportunities within the company