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Head Chef - Darling's Eatery and Studio

Chef & Cook

16 January 2026385 views

Expires in 15 days

Darling’s is looking for an experienced Italian Head Chef / Lead Chef to take full ownership of our kitchen operations.


This role is ideal for a confident, organised chef who enjoys working independently and delivering consistently high-quality food in a small, well-run kitchen.


The Role

  • Run the kitchen day-to-day with full responsibility
  • Prepare and deliver service for up to 50 covers
  • Menu execution and contribution to menu development
  • Manage stock, ordering, and food cost control
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety
  • Work independently and efficiently during service

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience as a strong Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie with Italian restaurant experience
  • Comfortable working solo in the kitchen
  • Calm, reliable, and well-organised under service pressure
  • Passionate about quality ingredients and consistent execution
  • Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen management
    What We Offer
  • A manageable service size (up to 50 covers)
  • Creative input and autonomy in the kitchen
  • Supportive working environment
  • Competitive pay (based on experience)
  • Opportunity to truly make the kitchen your own
    Location: Darling’s
    Start: Flexible / ASAP
    To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Wednesday (10-10), Thursday (5-10), Friday (5-10), Saturday (10-10)
  • Salary
    £15 – £20 hourly
  • Benefits
    Inclusicve of service charge
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon455 Wick Lane, Fish Island, E3 2TB, London

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Italian restaurant • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since May, 2024

Darling's is a female owned and self-funded pasta eatery in East London that serves lunches, dinner and wine from independent wine-makers from Italy. As we value great produce and service, our standards are set high.

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