Head Pastry Chef - Café Ciel

The Sous Chef is an experienced (5yr+) chef and leader responsible for ensuring the preparation and presentation of dishes meet established quality standards. This role involves supervising junior kitchen staff, maintaining food safety and hygiene compliance, and supporting Head Chef in daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient service.

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring the preparation and presentation of dishes meet established quality standards. This role involves supervising junior kitchen staff, maintaining food safety and hygiene compliance, and supporting Head Chef in daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient service.

We’re Hiring: Commis Chef (Full-Time) We are a family-run Italian restaurant looking for a passionate and dynamic Commis Chef to join our team. What we’re looking for: Previous experience in professional kitchens Good knowledge of Italian food and cuisine is required Energetic, reliable, and eager to learn Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Team player with a positive attitude Your role will include: Assisting with food preparation Supporting the Head Chef during service Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen Following food safety and hygiene standards If you’re passionate about Italian food and want to be part of a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you!

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Pizza Chef Wanted – Join Our Team in Chiswick, London We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pizza Chef to join our pizzeria based in Chiswick, London. If you take pride in creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. What we offer: Competitive pay from £12.50 to £16.00 per hour (depending on experience) Pension scheme Staff meals provided during shifts Employee discount when dining with us About the role: You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality, authentic Neapolitan pizzas, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish. You’ll work closely with the team to maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen organisation. Requirements: Previous experience working as a pizza chef is essential Strong knowledge of Neapolitan pizza techniques A positive attitude and team spirit If you’re passionate about pizza and want to be part of a friendly, dedicated team, apply now!

We have a position for a senior Chef with solid proven “Fresh Food” experience to take over the running and management of our busy kitchen. Serious, proven candidates only. You must be a strong communicator who is approachable across all levels. You must be reliable and dedicated to exceeding expectations. Our ideal candidate will be up to date with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S & legal regulations. You can deliver proven experience supporting, coaching, and developing our small and effective team. You should have a full understanding of Kitchen Management & food safety. We are looking for proven experience of stock taking & waste management with the ability to adapt and learn new systems and operating procedures. Ideally holding level 3 Food Safety qualification An ambassador of the company’s values, always working within the code of conduct. Be happy to work closely with the rest of the kitchen team and have the ambition to take this pub & restaurant and private events operation, to the next level.

Join Our Vibrant Breakfast-Focused Restaurant! Are you a passionate and energetic Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, creative kitchen? We’re looking for a talented individual to join our dynamic team at a lively, customer-loved restaurant known for its fresh, innovative breakfast and brunch menu. About Us We’re a vibrant, high-energy restaurant that celebrates bold flavours, quality ingredients, and exceptional hospitality. From classic breakfast favourites to modern brunch creations, we take pride in delivering memorable dining experiences every day. The Role As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, maintain high culinary standards, and inspire the team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys early starts, creative menu development, and a buzzing service environment. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, • Lead and motivate the kitchen team during busy breakfast and brunch services, • Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes, • Assist in menu development, with a focus on innovative breakfast offerings, • Maintain food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards, • Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen organisation What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up, • Passion for breakfast, brunch, and fresh seasonal ingredients, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, • Creativity and a keen eye for detail, • Flexibility with early mornings and weekend shifts If you’re ready to bring your creativity and leadership to a vibrant kitchen where mornings are the main event, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something exciting.

Perks of the Job • £17-18 per hour, • Healthy work-life balance, • Serious career development - We are opening new pizzerias every year., • Learning and development support to help you grow in the company., • On top of the standard 28 days holiday (full time), you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years), • Early closing hours (9pm Sun-Wed, 10pm Thu-Sat), • Work for the number #6 Best Artisan Pizza Chain in the world (50 Top Pizza 2025)., • 2 minute walk from Northern Line and 5 min from Overground stations. 14 years ago Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on… Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, we’ve got our own Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we’re also a BCORP - something we’re extremely proud about achieving. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including: Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte from Latteria Sorrentina, San Marzano tomatos from Solania in the Vesuvio region of Campania! Responsibilities: • Opening and closing the pizzeria, • Safety checks and allergen orders, • Placing orders, inputing invoices and counting stock, • Ensuring pizza stays top quality, • Making our Neapolitan pizza dough, • Leading the team on shifts, • Being in charge of the pizzeria on a regular basis., • Supporting the Head Chef in running the business.

Sous Chef Salary – Up to £18.92 per hour depending on experience, PLUS BONUS At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, hand crafted good food and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to invite a fun, talented, prolific Sous Chef who knows how to support & inspire a team, and who's passionate about cuisine and wants to share that passion with their team & guests. We would love to hear from you if you’re up for a new venture and a fresh start. It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re looking forward to expanding in the coming years, with new openings on the horizon. To say thanks for choosing us, we also offer our Sous Chef and all teams: • Free meals & drinks when working, • Dining discount when visiting with family & friends., • Coffee discount, • Bike to work scheme, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • You’ll be serving up our ‘well-travelled’ food, which is inspired by flavours from our founders’ native New Zealand, as well as their global travels., • Support the restaurant team with our ‘Caravan of Love’ customer experience, • You will work with your Head Chef to nurture and develop your team leading them from the front in every service., • You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills and you’ll take ownership of your role and your kitchen., • We work with Fourth, FnB and Harri so it would be great if you have experience with these systems, although we can always show you the ropes if you haven’t. Caravan Values We live by 4 core values. We expect our Sous Chef and all our teams to live, promote and role model these values at all times; 1. Caravan of Love, 2. No boundaries, 3. Well-travelled, 4. All welcome Sustainability • We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few. Diversity & Inclusion • All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.

Ukai, a premier bar restaurant renowned for its innovative contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine, modern cocktails, and stunning design, is seeking a talented and passionate chef to join our culinary team. As a key member of our kitchen, you will be instrumental in crafting exquisite sushi and sashimi dishes that reflect our commitment to quality and artistic presentation. We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to culinary excellence and has a deep understanding of Japanese culinary traditions and modern techniques. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare a wide variety of sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese delicacies with precision and artistry., • Ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation., • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service., • Adhere to all health and safety regulations. We are looking for candidates who possess: • Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in a high-volume, quality restaurant environment., • Expertise in knife skills and traditional Japanese culinary methods., • A strong passion for Japanese cuisine and a creative approach to food preparation., • Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation standards., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Join Ukai and become part of a team that values innovation, quality, and exceptional dining experiences.