Kitchen Team Leader - Dickens Tavern - London

We are looking for a chef for our small but busy kitchen at Dickens Tavern in Paddington. Previous experience is essential with fryier, grill, etc Fluent english Full Time

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, salsiccia e friarielle , to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. At Pizza Pilgrims, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; which creates proper happiness, just like our pizzas do! We work hard because we think pizza makes people happier. As a Senior Chef, you'll be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan Pizza's, and for every guest to leave with a full belly, and already planning their next visit. You'll also be accountable for: • Team leadership., • Heath & safety compliance., • Stock management., • Successful guest pizza launches., • Kitchen maintenance management., • Pizza quality. Whilst skills are important, representing our values is just as important too. These shape our team culture. • 'Push Yourself' because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team., • 'Be Yourself' means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work., • 'Respect Others' because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong., • 'Enjoy Yourself' because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work. Don't take our word for it. In our most recent 'happiness survey' (team feedback survey)... • Over 200 people said the thing they love most about working at Pilgrims is their team., • Over 100 people said their favourite pizza perk was the amount of free pizza they get., • And nearly 150 people said they love the culture, development opportunities and pizza quality at Pilgrims. What's in it for you? • £14.95 ph +tronc., • Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year & next., • 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)., • After 5 years with us, you get a paid 4-week sabbatical on top of your 33 days holiday! Some of our favourite Pizza Perks include... • 1 extra day holiday as "Happiness Day' so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work., • Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias, • A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join., • Free food & espresso every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants, • A free after-work drinks (soft, beer or gin), • 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!), • Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when you are not at work for you & up to 3 friends. So, if you've got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we're a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon. Ciao!

As a Grill Chef, you will be a key part of our kitchen team, responsible for executing high-quality grilled dishes. We are looking for a professional with a comprehensive understanding of grilling techniques and a commitment to maintaining excellent food safety and sanitation standards. Your responsibilities will include: • Operating various grilling equipment proficiently., • Accurately controlling temperatures to ensure precise cooking and desired doneness., • Managing inventory and ensuring proper stock rotation., • Multitasking effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment., • Communicating clearly and efficiently with both kitchen and waitstaff. We seek an individual with a genuine passion for cooking and a proactive approach to learning new culinary techniques and recipes to further enhance our offerings.

Senior Chef de Partie Wanted – Immediate Start 🍽️ Location: St James's Restaurant Name: RIVIERA We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our team at RIVIERA, a Mediterranean restaurant inspired by the cuisine of the South of France, located in the prestigious area of St James’s. Salary: £15 – £16 per hour (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate What we’re looking for: • Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, ideally at senior level, • Background in Mediterranean / South of France cuisine, • Strong knowledge of fresh ingredients and seasonal cooking, • Ability to run a section independently, • High standards of presentation, quality, and hygiene, • Team player with a professional attitude Key Responsibilities: • Managing your own section efficiently during service, • Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, • Supporting junior chefs and maintaining kitchen standards, • Ensuring consistency and attention to detail in every plate, • Following all health & safety and food hygiene regulations What we offer: • Competitive hourly rate, • Immediate start, • Professional and dynamic kitchen environment, • Opportunity to grow within the company If you have a passion for Mediterranean cuisine and want to be part of an exciting kitchen, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV or contacting us directly.

Sous Chef Wanted – Immediate Start 🍝 Location: Kensington High Street Restaurant Name: COMO GARDEN We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at COMO GARDEN, a vibrant Italian restaurant in the heart of Kensington. Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per year (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Requirements: • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in an Italian restaurant, • Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, • Leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team, • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, • High standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation Key Responsibilities: • Supporting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, • Supervising and training kitchen staff, • Ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes, • Managing stock, ordering, and kitchen organization, • Maintaining health & safety and food hygiene standards What we offer: • Competitive salary based on experience, • Immediate start, • Dynamic and professional working environment, • Opportunities for career growth within the company If you are passionate about Italian cuisine and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV or contacting us directly.

As a Pizza Chef, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, responsible for crafting authentic Italian pizzas that delight our guests. We are a bustling Italian restaurant in Hampstead, committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Key Responsibilities: • Preparing and stretching fresh pizza dough daily., • Sourcing and preparing high-quality ingredients and toppings., • Crafting and cooking a variety of traditional and specialty pizzas in a stone oven., • Ensuring consistency in pizza quality and presentation., • Maintaining a clean and organized workstation and adhering to all food safety and hygiene standards., • Managing stock rotation and minimizing waste., • Collaborating effectively with the wider kitchen team. You will need: • Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a busy restaurant setting., • In-depth knowledge of traditional Italian pizza-making techniques., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak hours., • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach., • A clean and tidy appearance., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays., • The legal right to work in the UK., • A passion for Italian cuisine and culinary excellence. We offer: • A competitive hourly rate., • Delicious staff meals during your shifts., • A vibrant, supportive, and team-focused working environment., • Opportunities for professional development and career growth within our establishment.

We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled Baker to join our growing bakery team at Boxcar Marylebone site. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with strong viennoiserie and lamination expertise who takes pride in producing exceptional baked goods to the highest standards. Working closely with our senior bakery team, you will play a key role in the production of cakes, breads and viennoiserie, including double lamination. We are seeking someone who values craftsmanship, consistency, and quality, and who enjoys working in a focused production environment where attention to detail is celebrated. You’ll become part of a bakery with real ambition — a place where quality, creativity, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with our Executive Chef and Head Group Baker, you’ll have the opportunity to refine your craft, contribute ideas, and grow within a supportive and driven team. This role is ideal for bakers who thrive in a calmer, more focused working environment, with the time and space to concentrate on craftsmanship and production ahead of daily service. The Role: • Strong lamination and viennoiserie skills are essential, including experience with double lamination., • Produce high-quality croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish pastries, and other laminated products., • Work across a range of bakery items including artisan breads, sourdough, cakes, cookies, and seasonal products., • Maintain exceptional standards of quality, consistency, and presentation., • Support both large-scale production and smaller, detail-focused bakes., • Contribute ideas for new products and continuous improvement., • Uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisation., • Take ownership of your section and work efficiently within a collaborative team., • Be proactive, reliable, and adaptable in a fast-paced bakery environment. What We're Looking For: • Previous experience as a professional baker is essential., • Proven expertise in lamination and viennoiserie production., • Strong knowledge of dough handling, fermentation, and baking processes., • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality., • Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team., • Good level of spoken English. What We Offer: • Immediate start available, • Competitive salary: £42,000-£45,000 per annum (depending on experience), • Tronc included, • Instant access to earned wages via Stream, • Refer-a-friend bonus scheme, • Company dining discounts, • Full-time position, • Monday to Sunday rota with 2 days off per week, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression Join a bakery team with real ambition, where quality, creativity, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. If you have excellent lamination skills and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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, salsiccia e friarielle , to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. At Pizza Pilgrims, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; which creates proper happiness, just like our pizzas do! We work hard because we think pizza makes people happier. As a Pizza Chef, you'll be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan Pizza's, and for every guest to leave with a full belly, and already planning their next visit. You'll also be accountable for prep, pizza quality, health & safety, and kitchen cleanliness. Whilst skills are important, representing our values is just as important too. These shape our team culture. • 'Push Yourself' because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team., • 'Be Yourself' means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work., • 'Respect Others' because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong., • 'Enjoy Yourself' because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work. What's in it for you? • £12.90 - 14.00 ph + tronc., • Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year & next., • 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)., • After 5 years with us, you get a paid 4-week sabbatical on top of your 33 days holiday! Some of our favourite Pizza Perks include... • 1 extra day holiday as "Happiness Day' so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work., • Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias, • A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join., • Free food & espresso every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants, • A free after-work drinks (soft, beer or gin), • 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!), • Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when you are not at work for you & up to 3 friends. So, if you've got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we're a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon! Ciao!

The Group Pastry Chef leads the pastry function across all Pachamama Group venues, including, Zephyr (London & Monaco), Bottarga, Nina, Lagana, and Soraya. This role is responsible for menu development, consistency, cost control, and team performance, while ensuring that each concept maintains its own identity. A key responsibility is to protect and respect the existing recipes and established pastry direction of the group, ensuring consistency across all sites. Any evolution or innovation must align with the group's standards and be implemented in a controlled and structured way. Responsibilities Menu Development & Creativity • Develop and implement seasonal dessert menus across all venues., • Adapt menus to reflect each concept's identity (Italian, Greek, Mediterranean influences)., • Refine existing desserts without compromising their original intent., • Lead R&D for new products (soft serve, plated desserts, bakery, retail). Recipe Integrity & Consistency • Maintain and enforce all existing group recipes as the foundation of the pastry offering., • Ensure consistency in execution, taste, and presentation across all sites., • Implement any recipe changes only after validation and approval., • Standardise all recipes in clear, scalable formats (grams, methods, service steps). Operational Excellence • Implement and maintain SOPs for all pastry sections., • Ensure recipes are efficient, practical, and service-friendly., • Improve workflows to increase productivity and reduce waste., • Support all kitchens in maintaining high daily standards. Cost Control & Profitability • Monitor and manage food cost across all pastry operations., • Optimise recipes to achieve strong GP% without compromising quality., • Reduce waste and improve yields across production., • Support supplier selection and product sourcing. Team Leadership & Training • Lead, train, and develop pastry teams across all venues., • Ensure strict adherence to group recipes and standards., • Conduct regular training sessions and performance reviews., • Support recruitment, trials, and succession planning. Quality Control & Audits • Conduct regular site visits and operational audits., • Monitor execution, presentation, and compliance with recipes., • Identify issues quickly and implement corrective actions., • Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards. Collaboration • Work closely with Head Chefs and FOH teams across all sites., • Ensure desserts integrate seamlessly into the guest experience., • Support menu tastings, openings, and events., • Assist with brand and marketing initiatives where required. Innovation & Brand Development • Introduce new ideas aligned with the group's identity and direction., • Develop signature desserts for each concept., • Stay updated with trends while maintaining brand consistency. Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Group Pastry Chef in high-volume, quality-driven environments., • Experience managing pastry across multiple sites., • Strong understanding of modern pastry techniques and production systems., • Solid knowledge of cost control, GP, and kitchen operations., • Ability to produce scalable, service-efficient recipes., • Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills., • Flexibility to travel between London and Monaco. What We Offer • Leadership role within a growing and evolving restaurant group., • Opportunity to work across multiple concepts and international locations., • Creative input within a structured and professional environment., • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to develop your skills and knowledge., • Supportive work environment that values respect and teamwork., • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for psychological, financial, and legal support., • Monthly salary payments, paid on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Career development opportunities, including regular appraisals and progression planning. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.