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Salary up to £37,000 per annum Chef de Partie - Nico's Nico’s is a high-end Italian grill and pizza restaurant, owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley, owner of private member’s clubs 5 Hertford Street & Oswald’s. Located in the heart of Mayfair, the restaurant has a welcoming and exclusive environment with a menu that offers members freshly made pasta, pizza and grill creations using the freshest and finest ingredients. We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our Nico's team. We offer paid trial shifts! The company benefits our Chef de Partie receives are: • 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Discounted gym membership with GymFlex, • Monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist, • Private medical insurance with BUPA, • Private dental insurance with BUPA, • Workplace nursery scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action, • Access to a company doctor, • Eyecare & specs vouchers, • In-house industry training, • Sponsored social events, • Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000, • Staff Accommodation (subject to availability), • Online retail discounts, • Free English Classes, • Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty, • Additional Service Charge Included The Experience & Qualifications required are: • Knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, • Able to work as part of a team delivering consistent service The responsibilities of the Chef de Partie are: • Preparation of all food items on the restaurant menu during service, • Lunch & Dinner mise-en-place, • Maintain high health & safety hygiene standards Working hours: The working hours for this role are on a rota basis, 7 shifts a week. Closed every Sunday evening and all day Monday The club is closed on Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas each year. If you feel that you have the experience and skills to join us Chef de Partie at Nico’s then apply by forwarding your up to date CV to the link below.

Chefs – From Chef de Partie to Sous Chef (Permanent & Temporary Roles) Location: London Area – Fine Dining Restaurants & 4–5 Star Hotels Salary: £33,000 – £45,000 per year (depending on role & experience) + Holiday + Service Charge About the Roles We are recruiting talented and ambitious Chefs at all levels – from Chef de Partie to Sous Chef – for a variety of permanent and temporary opportunities across London’s most prestigious restaurants and luxury 4–5 star hotels. This is your chance to take the next step in your culinary career, gain exposure to different kitchens, and become part of London’s thriving fine dining scene. What We Offer • Competitive Salary: £33,000 – £45,000 per year, depending on role and experience, • Additional Benefits: Holiday entitlement + service charge, • Work-Life Balance: 40–48 hours per week, depending on position and location, • Career Growth: Clear opportunities for progression within top establishments, • Networking & Exposure: Access to a wide range of fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels, discovering new techniques and styles of cuisine What We are Looking For • At least 3 years of professional kitchen experience within fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels, or similar high-level environments, • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and a genuine passion for food, • A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, • The ability to remain calm and focused in fast-paced kitchens, • Ambition and drive to grow within your career Available Roles • Chef de Partie (CDP), • Senior Chef de Partie, • Junior Sous Chef, • Sous Chef (Permanent and temporary contracts available, depending on your career goals and lifestyle.) How to Apply If you are a talented, motivated Chef ready to make your mark in London’s top kitchens, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and join a network of passionate chefs shaping the future of London’s hospitality scene.

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Chef De Partie in Hot Section! YOUR MISSION: • You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team!, • You will be overseeing the hot section to prepare our authentic Italian dishes from scratch., • You will be communicating regularly with kitchen management, helping with onboarding and training of the new chefs and ensuring the hot section is operating smoothly., • You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day!, • You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: • Big Smile and passion for Italian food!, • Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit, • Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills, • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a big and busy section, • Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine, • Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: • Permanent, full-time position, • £17.96 per hour + Tronc Point, • 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off, • Tasty staff food served family style, • 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants, • £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend, • Employee of the Month award, • Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support, • Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays, • Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma £17.96 / hour

Key Responsibilities: Specialized Cooking: Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within their assigned section (e.g., breakfast). Supervision and Training: Overseeing and training any junior chefs or commis chefs working in their section. Section Management: Ensuring the smooth operation of their kitchen station, including preparation, cooking, and plating. Quality Control: Maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene within their area. Inventory Management: Assisting with stock control and portion control to minimize waste. Teamwork: Collaborating with other chefs, including the sous chef and head chef, to ensure efficient kitchen operations.

Looking for energetic chefs with experience and flexibility. Experience essential and a positive attitude. We are a fast paced restaurant with casual fine dinning Style. Great benefits like free staff meals on shift and a 50% discount in our restaurants amongst the least. If you passionate about food and you are willing to learn, then please apply

Sous cheg – Heard. Soho (Flagship Opening) Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards. Heard is the most talked-about name in London’s fast food scene, created with 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey. Our first site in Borough launched in February 2025 to rave reviews — now, we're opening our flagship in Soho, and we're looking for a Head Chef to lead it. This is your chance to take ownership of a brand-new kitchen, build your brigade from scratch, and set the standard for what fast food should be: fast, fresh, and uncompromising on quality. In Your First 12 Months, You'll... Launch the Soho kitchen to spec and on schedule, delivering a fully operational kitchen with prep, service, storage, food safety, and communication systems in place ahead of opening Hire and onboard a full brigade, including all line chefs and prep roles, with clear responsibilities, trial shifts completed, and training plans delivered before launch Train all team members to deliver the Heard food standard, achieving consistent plate execution within four weeks of opening across every service period Run the pass with full control, ensuring all revenue streams (dine-in, delivery, takeaway) hit speed, quality, and presentation targets daily Write and implement kitchen SOPs across service, cleaning, stock, allergen handling, and prep — fully embedded and signed off by week two of trading Deliver food cost margin within target range by month two, using Heard systems to monitor usage, track waste, and adjust ordering in real-time Achieve and maintain a* 5 Health & Safety rating at first inspection through fully documented food safety procedures and ongoing team compliance Collaborate daily with the General Manager to analyse service performance, adjust rota needs, and drive daily prep and recovery standards Review and improve kitchen systems and workflows quarterly, in collaboration with Jordan Bailey, ensuring the operation evolves with service demands

AGORA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We work with the most inspiring, sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of our restaurant. We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background, and we've had a brilliant first year - being awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin and ranked 51st at the National Restaurant Awards 2025. OMA + AGORA opened last year in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market. Two restaurants in one building, where OMA is inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant, and AGORA is inspired by the energy of Athens’s markets and streets. It is the latest project by dcco.[SMOKESTAK, manteca ]. About the role. We are looking for an experienced chef de partie to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in fast paced and dynamic kitchens but most importantly take pride in the food you create. You’ll be cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team. Responsibilities. • Management of a section, including ordering for the section and prepping for service., • Following and maintaining HACPP procedures., • Supporting the wider kitchen team with daily tasks and processes., • Being an ambassador for our brand through exceptional teamwork and fostering a supportive environment. Requirements. Previous experience in a similar environment. We offer. • £1,000 every annual employment anniversary, • Monthly bonuses for top performers, • 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants., • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Cost price wine through our suppliers., • International trips for top performers., • In-house training dedicated to your personal development., • Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards., • We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training., • Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home., • Whole team staff parties., • Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.

Senior Chef de Partie – Pasta & Grill New Opening – Authentic Italian Restaurant in Kensington We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our team for an exciting new Italian restaurant opening in the heart of Kensington. Key Responsibilities: Take charge of the pasta and grill sections, ensuring consistent quality and presentation Prepare fresh, authentic Italian pasta dishes and perfectly grilled meats & seafood Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and kitchen organization Work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver an outstanding dining experience Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff Requirements: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior CDP, ideally in Italian cuisine Strong skills in pasta making and grill techniques Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment A keen eye for detail and a passion for high-quality food Good communication skills and a positive team spirit We Offer: Competitive pay and benefits The opportunity to be part of an exciting new opening in a prestigious London location A supportive and professional working environment Career development opportunities within the company