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Commis Chef – Ma/Na Mayfair About Ma/NA Ma/Ma is inspired by the Japanese philosophy that every ingredient carries an invisible power — a life-force shaped by nature and the hands that honour it. 'Mana' is the spiritual energy that exists beneath the surface of all things. It is felt rather than seen, transforming emotion into experience and a meal into memory. Ma/Na offers a seamless blend of restaurant and bar, pairing refined Japanese cuisine with an exceptional cocktail, wine and sake programme. Cocktails flow effortlessly into dinner, and dinner naturally returns to drinks. Every element of Ma/Na, from design and service to sound and light, is intentional. Each detail celebrates the extraordinary within the simple. The Role – Commis Chef As a Commis Chef at Ma/Na, you will support the Chef de Partie and wider kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional Japanese-inspired cuisine to the highest standards. Working across different sections of the kitchen, you will assist with food preparation, mise en place and service while developing strong technical skills in a disciplined, collaborative and quality-driven environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Commis Chef looking to learn from experienced chefs and build a long-term career in fine dining. Key Responsibilities • Prepare ingredients and assist with mise en place across kitchen sections, • Support the Chef de Partie during service to ensure dishes are prepared consistently and to specification, • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation and portion control, • Follow all food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures, • Keep your section clean, organised and fully stocked, • Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and waste reduction, • Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service, • Demonstrate a willingness to learn new techniques and continuously develop your culinary skills What We're Looking For • Previous experience as a Commis Chef or relevant kitchen experience within a quality-driven restaurant, • A genuine passion for Japanese cuisine and exceptional ingredients, • A positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and develop, • Excellent organisation and attention to detail, • The ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced kitchen, • A strong work ethic, reliability and a team-first mentality What We Offer • Competitive salary plus service charge, • Private Health Insurance, • 10 days fully paid sick leave, • 50% discount across our restaurants when dining with family and friends, • Ongoing training, development and genuine career progression opportunities, • Staff meals on duty, • Wellness initiatives, • A supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture, • The opportunity to work within one of London's most exciting hospitality groups Join MA/NA If you're an ambitious Commis Chef who is passionate about craftsmanship, precision and continuous learning, we'd love to hear from you. At Thesleff Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and believe that diversity makes our teams stronger. We recruit based on talent, potential and passion for hospitality

We’re looking for passionate and creative Bakers to join the team at Boxcar, with opportunities available across both daytime and nighttime shifts. This is an exciting opportunity for bakers at different stages of their careers. We’re looking for people who can support with core baking tasks such as cake production and prep, as well as more experienced bakers confident in bread, sourdough, and viennoiserie, including double lamination. The Role As a Baker at Boxcar, you'll be part of a passionate team producing high-quality breads, pastries, and baked goods. Working with carefully sourced ingredients and a strong focus on craft, you'll play an important role in maintaining the quality, consistency, and attention to detail that Boxcar is known for. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being at the bench, takes pride in their craft, and thrives in a busy bakery environment. Whether you're looking to build on existing experience or continue developing your skills, you'll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow within a supportive and ambitious team. Key Responsibilities Bakery Production & Craft • Work across bread, viennoiserie, cakes, and cookies, • Develop confidence with sourdoughs, fermentation, and lamination, • Support both batch production and smaller, more detailed bakes, • Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation Creative & Development • Contribute to an evolving bakery offer with regularly changing products, • Bring ideas, curiosity, and creativity to the team, • Learn from senior bakers and collaborate on product development, • Respond to seasonality, feedback, and customer needs Collaboration & Teamwork • Work closely with the Head Group Baker and wider kitchen team, • Communicate effectively with colleagues, including the night baker team, • Support a positive, organised, and collaborative working environment Standards & Operations • Uphold food safety, hygiene, and organisational standards, • Take pride in your work and your section, • Be proactive, flexible, and solution-focused Why Join Us This is an opportunity to: • Be part of a growing, ambitious bakery team, • Develop your skills and progress your career at your own pace, • Contribute to a creative, quality-driven product range, • Work closely with experienced and supportive leadership, • Help build something with longevity, creativity, and care at its core, • Instant access to wages via Stream, • Refer a friend scheme, • Company dining discounts, • Staff Meals

Sous Chef – The Broadcaster, White City Located in the heart of White City, The Broadcaster is a vibrant, four-floor pub and dining destination with a stunning rooftop terrace. We serve fresh, seasonal food, made from scratch using quality ingredients from some of the UK’s finest suppliers. We’re looking for an experienced, ambitious Sous Chef to join our team. The Role • Lead busy services, run sections and support the pass., • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene., • Coach and develop junior chefs., • Support menu development, tastings and dish costing., • Help manage stock, food costs, portion control and waste., • Work closely with the Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef and front-of-house team., • Help create a positive, organised and professional kitchen. About You • Experienced, passionate and confident during service., • A supportive leader who brings out the best in others., • Organised, calm under pressure and commercially aware., • Proud of your cooking and keen to develop your career. Why Join Us? • Supportive team and career progression opportunities., • Fresh, seasonal cooking and input into menus., • Staff meals and refreshments., • Group dining discounts and team incentives., • Stream access for early wage withdrawals., • An extra holiday day per year of service, up to five days., • Uniform and shoes provided, yours to keep after six months. If you’re passionate about great food, strong teamwork and leading by example, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is a core pillar of consistency, craft, and leadership within the BAO kitchen 🔹 Purpose of the Role To take full ownership of a section and lead it with structure, care, and consistency. You run your area confidently during prep and service, guide junior chefs, and help protect BAO’s standards through disciplined organisation and clear communication. 🔪 Section & Service Control • Lead your section across prep, service, and close-down with confidence., • Maintain full knowledge of BAO’s recipes, techniques, flavour profiles, and specs., • Cook and plate with precision, consistency, and speed., • Oversee the timing and flow of dishes to keep service controlled., • Support the pass and step into leadership duties when required., • Coordinate closely with other sections to maintain smooth flow., • Raise risks early and offer solutions proactively. 🍱 Prep, Organisation & Standards • Keep mise en place sharp, accurate, and well-organised., • Maintain a tidy, efficient section and lead others in doing the same., • Anticipate prep needs, communicate counts, and support planning with Sous Chefs., • Ensure accurate portioning, storage, labelling, and rotation., • Uphold strict food hygiene, safety, and allergen procedures., • Support stock management through accurate prep and low waste. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team Leadership & Culture • Guide CDPs and Commis with respect, clarity, and patience., • Support skill development through hands-on coaching and feedback., • Treat all teammates with kindness and fairness — especially under pressure., • Help maintain a calm, respectful, team-first culture., • Lead by example during service: organised, measured, and solutions-focused., • Participate actively in tastings, briefings, and development sessions. 🧭 Personal Conduct • Be a dependable, steady leader on your section., • Keep a professional, composed presence at all times., • Take feedback constructively and use it to grow., • Uphold BAO’s values in every interaction.

We’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic chef to join our family. At Busaba, family is everything and that is at the core of our ethos. If you were to join our team of chefs, get ready for fresh, authentic, modern flavours with an innovative twist. But it isn’t just about the food itself. It’s about the way it’s made, the approach, the ingredients, the preparation, and the presentation. That’s why we have a wok school where our chefs get specialist training. You could be one of them! All we ask is that you are a team player and you are eager to learn and be part of our family. Modern, informal restaurants, serving amazing Thai food inspired by Modern Bangkok. Famous for our fantastic, buzzing atmosphere, fast and attentive service and friendly, helpful, knowledgeable teams. At Busaba, family is everything and that is at the core of our ethos. Whether you want to become a Head Chef or General Manager, we will support your progression and can proudly say that 95% of all FOH management roles and 86% of BOH Sous Chef/Head Chef roles have been filled internally. Salary: Up to £16 ph Benefits: • 50% off Food and drink in our restaurants, • Apprenticeships qualifications for all roles available, • Free meals on duty, • Flexible hours and rotas, • Access to earnings before payday via PayWise, • Membership in our tronc scheme, • Discounted Gym Group, • Internal vacancy and promotion opportunities, • Department incentive bonus schemes, • Everyday discounts from high street retailers, • Team parties! Apply today and we will get back to you within 24 hours!

Chef de Partie Overall earnings up to £17.36 per hour, dependent on experience. 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 Chef de Partie who knows how to support a team and wants to share their passion for cuisine 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 Chef de Partie and all teams: • Free meals & drinks when working, • Dining discount when visiting with family & friends., • Coffee discount, • 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, • Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. What you'll be doing as a Caravan Chef de Partie: • You'll be serving up our famous 'well-travelled' food, which is inspired by flavours from our founders' native New Zealand, as well as their global travels., • You'll also support the restaurant team with our 'Caravan of Love' customer experience, • You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills, • You'll take ownership of your role and thrive in a kitchen environment, • You'll love to cook with fresh ingredients Caravan Values We live by 4 core values. We expect our Chef de Partie 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.