Head Chef - The Highbury Barn Tavern - London

La Maison Ani is seeking a passionate and motivated Bakery Commis Chef to join our pastry and bakery team in London. Working within a high-end culinary environment, you will support the production of exceptional breads, viennoiserie, and baked goods that reflect the restaurant’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and seasonal ingredients. Note: This is a night shift role, with an early morning finish. The Role As Bakery Commis Chef, you will assist the senior pastry and bakery team in preparing a range of artisan breads, breakfast pastries, and baked products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their skills within a professional and creative kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Assist with the preparation and production of breads, viennoiserie, and bakery items., • Follow recipes and production schedules with precision and consistency., • Maintain high standards of presentation, quality, and organisation., • Ensure all food hygiene and health & safety standards are followed at all times., • Support the pastry and bakery team during daily preparation and service., • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workstation. About You • Previous experience in a professional kitchen, bakery, or pastry environment (preferred but not essential)., • A genuine passion for baking, pastry, and artisan products., • Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills., • Strong attention to detail and organisation., • Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen. What We Offer • £14.55 per hour + Tips, • Career development within a growing hospitality group., • Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced chefs., • Meals on duty and staff benefits., • Opportunity to work within one of London’s leading restaurant teams. If you are passionate about baking and eager to build your career in a professional kitchen, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of our culinary team.

Immediate opportunity for an ongoing office catering position, working Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Pay is £19 per hour. Applicants must be available to complete the required onboarding forms before starting.

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.

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.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 75p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. We're buzzing to be opening our 12th Yard Sale Pizza in North London's Tufnell Park in April 2024. Bringing our award-winning handmade, hand-delivered pizzas to this stunning neighbourhood! We'll be serving up London's ultimate delivery pizza, all delivered by our amazing team of drivers through our in-house delivery service, with seats for dine-in customers. What will I be doing? • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills, • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly., • Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness., • Working with a fast-paced kitchen team. What are we looking for? • Someone with excellent experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills., • Someone with a good command of English., • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What's on offer... • Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place., • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • Full time or part time hours available and all overtime paid for. * Loyalty incentive - extra 75p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service., • Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities., • Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens., • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP