87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, London
Independent Food Company is a hospitality company with multiple concepts, Creative & independent. Made by us, inspired by you. Our family: Switch, SALT, Grind, Parker's, PUBLIC, Somewhere • More than 250 Employees
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The Independent Food Company is a UK/UAE/KSA based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – Switch, SALT, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere and Public.
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Let Us Take You Somewhere… We are looking for a skilled Chef with experience in grill and production to join our team at Somewhere Café, located in Harrods, Knightsbridge, London. Our kitchen team is passionate about delivering exceptional quality and flavour, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in a high-energy, high-standard environment. Life at Somewhere Café Somewhere Café is a place full of passion, precision, and creativity. We take pride in crafting memorable dining experiences, and our kitchen team plays a crucial role in making that happen. We foster a culture of learning, teamwork, and professional growth, ensuring that every chef has the opportunity to develop their skills and career with us. What We’re Looking For - Experience as a Chef in a high-end, high-volume restaurant. - Strong grill experience, with the ability to cook meats and seafood to perfection. - Production experience, including preparation, portioning, and maintaining quality standards. - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining consistency and precision. - A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP regulations. - Passion for using high-quality ingredients and a keen eye for detail in presentation. - A proactive approach with excellent teamwork and communication skills. What We Offer At Somewhere Café, we recognize and reward dedication, skill, and passion. Some of the benefits include: - World-class in-house training – Continuous learning and development opportunities. - Career growth opportunities – Within an internationally recognised brand. - Long-service awards – Recognition for your dedication and commitment. - Exciting in-house incentives – Performance-based rewards. - Opportunities for growth – Across our global restaurant group. - Family meals on shift – Ensuring you stay energised throughout the day. - Staff discounts – At Harrods & across our restaurant group. If you are a passionate chef with grill and production experience, looking for an opportunity to grow within a world-class hospitality team, apply today and be part of the Somewhere Café experience at Harrods, London.
Let Us Take You Somewhere… We are looking for a talented Host/Hostess to join our team at Somewhere Café, located in Harrods, Knightsbridge, London. Our front-of-house team is dedicated to creating an exceptional guest experience, and we are seeking individuals who bring energy, charisma, and a passion for hospitality. Life at Somewhere Café Somewhere Café is a place full of energy, passion, and adventure. We foster an environment where both our guests and our team feel inspired. Our commitment to outstanding service drives us, and we expect the same dedication from every team member. We invest in our people through world-class training, career development, and a culture where every voice matters. Whether you are starting your journey in hospitality or looking to grow within an internationally recognised brand, we provide the tools and support to help you succeed. What We’re Looking For - A warm and welcoming personality with a passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience. - Previous experience as a Host/Hostess in a high-end, high-volume restaurant or luxury hospitality setting. - Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage reservations, guest flow, and seating arrangements efficiently. - Experience working with SevenRooms and OpenTable booking systems. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring every guest feels valued and well taken care of. - A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure. - A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. What We Offer At Somewhere Café, we recognize and reward hard work and dedication. Some of the benefits include: - World-class in-house training – Equipping you with the skills to excel. - Career growth opportunities – Within an internationally recognised brand. - Long-service awards – We value and celebrate dedication. - Exciting in-house incentives – Performance-based rewards. - Opportunities for growth – Across our global restaurant group. - Family meals on shift – Keeping you fuelled throughout the day. - Staff discounts – At Harrods & within our restaurant group. Join our team and be part of the Somewhere Café experience at Harrods, London. Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with us.
Let Us Take You Somewhere… We are looking for a talented Waiter/Waitress to join our team at Somewhere Café, located in Harrods, Knightsbridge, London. Our front-of-house team is passionate, dedicated, and committed to delivering the exceptional guest experience that we are known for. We are looking for individuals who bring energy, personality, and a strong work ethic while maintaining the highest service standards. Life at Somewhere Café Somewhere Café is full of energy, passion, and a sense of adventure. We create an environment where both our guests and team feel inspired. We work hard to deliver outstanding service and expect the same commitment from every team member. We believe in investing in our people—through world-class training, career development, and a culture where every voice is valued. No matter your role or level, you have the opportunity to shape your career with us. All you need is the right attitude and a willingness to learn—everything else, we can teach. What We’re Looking For - A passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience and a genuine enthusiasm for hospitality. - Previous experience in a high-end, high-volume restaurant. - Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Strong communication skills and a warm, professional approach. - A natural team player who thrives in a collaborative setting. - Keen interest in Mediterranean cuisine and global dining trends (preferred but not required). What We Offer At Somewhere Café, we take pride in delivering the best experience for our guests, and we know that we can’t do it without an incredible team. We work hard together, and we believe in rewarding that dedication. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include: - World-class in-house training – We equip you with the tools to be the best. - Career growth opportunities – Within an internationally recognised brand. - Long-service awards – We value and celebrate your dedication. - Exciting in-house incentives – Performance-based rewards. - Opportunities to grow within our global restaurant group. - Family meals on shift – To keep you fuelled throughout the day. - Staff discounts – Harrods & Across our restaurant group. Join our team and become part of the Somewhere Café experience at Harrods, London. Apply today and start your journey with us.
Let us take you Somewhere… We are looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our team at Somewhere Café in Harrods, London. As a Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dishes, supporting the Head Chef, and leading the kitchen team to maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and innovation. About Somewhere.... Somewhere Café is not just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Inspired by the love of travel and adventure, we take our guests on a culinary journey infused with the rich flavours of Mediterranean cuisine, reimagined in modern, exciting ways. Life at Somewhere Café... At Somewhere Café, we believe that dining is more than just food—it’s about discovery, culture, and the joy of exploration. Our core values reflect our passion for excellence: Master the Craft – We take pride in every detail, striving for perfection in every dish. Stronger Together – We create a culture of collaboration, where teamwork leads to success. Bring the Energy – Passion, positivity, and creativity fuel everything we do. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or higher, in a high-end, high-volume restaurant. - A strong leader and mentor, capable of inspiring and supporting a team. - Experience in Mediterranean or international cuisine (preferred but not required). - Passion for culinary creativity, innovation, and high-quality ingredients. - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in every dish. - Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment. What We Offer: We believe in rewarding our team with amazing benefits and career opportunities, including: - World-class training – We provide all the tools for you to be the best. - Work-life Balance - Career growth opportunities - within an internationally recognised brand. - Long service awards – We value dedication and commitment. - Exciting in-house incentives - and performance rewards. - Family meals on shift, so you’re always fuelled for service. - Staff discounts - across our restaurant group. Join the Journey! If you’re ready to bring your talent, passion, and leadership to a restaurant that celebrates exploration, flavour, and adventure, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the Somewhere Café experience at Harrods, London.
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 Pastry Demi Chef! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be working in the pastry section to prepare our delicious desserts from scratch, from giant lemon pie to homemade gelato. - You will follow our recipes and directions from the kitchen management team. - You will be working alongside the Pastry Chef to help with training new chefs. - You will respect health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - 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/training as a Demi Pastry Chef - Excellent knowledge of Italian desserts - Previous experience in a busy service environment - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £15.44 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 - Regular training \& growth opportunities - 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 Up to £15.44 / hour
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 Pastry Chef de Partie. YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team! - You will be working in the pastry section to prepare our delicious desserts from scratch, from giant lemon pie to homemade gelato. - You will be onboarding and training new chefs, coaching and supporting your team, working closely with kitchen management and ensuring the pastry section is run perfectly. - You will uphold health \& safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. - 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 - Expert knowledge of Italian desserts and pastry techniques - Previous experience leading a Pastry team in a restaurant environment - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £17.44 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 - Regular training \& growth opportunities - 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 Up to £17.44 / hour
Company description Mahali & Co. is a small business and an independent collaboration between two pastry chefs originally from Sydney, Australia. With a combined total of 18 years in the culinary industry, we have worked in food establishments in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Singapore and the Philippines. With a love for pastry and experimentation (especially with an Asian flare), our bakery café will take a fresh spin on pastries and condiments – a ‘make everything in-house’ concept that will offer everything needed for the perfect breakfast. Does this sound like something you might be interested in becoming a part of? We encourage you to check our website (www.mahaliandco) and social media (@mahaliandco) to see our style and who we are! Job description What are we looking for? We are looking for a pastry chef to join our wholesale production team, who is interested in learning everything about bakery and pastry techniques. While previous pastry experience is ideal, it is not essential. We are happy to train new graduates and are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing their skills in pastry art and who has a great work ethic. What you will be doing: - Assist in carrying out mise en place and food preparation for products we prepare in our wholesale kitchen (we will be making a variety of bar cakes, granolas, cookies, muffins, etc) - Finish products to a consistent high quality and standard - Work in compliance to all UK Food Health and Safety Preparation laws What we are looking for: - Someone who loves all aspects of pastry and bakery. - A team player with great organisational skills and time management – you will need to be able to multi-task, be efficient, and work in a fast-paced environment. - Someone who is discipline in prioritising cleanliness, food hygiene and minimising food wastage (adhere to FIFO, recycling, etc) - An individual eager to learn, willing to contribute with a collaborative atmosphere and will openly communicate with everyone. *Please be aware that at this time, we can only accept applications from people who live and are eligible to work in London. You can also send your CV and cover letter ‘Hiring Inquiry’. Schedule: Open to discussion but to include early shifts (starting from 6am), 4-5 days a week, weekends
We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join us at From the Ashes BBQ: Parrilla in Market Halls Paddington to run a section in a high paced kitchen open Monday - Sunday. Responsibilities include running your own section in a busy high paced restaurant, , assisting the head chef to achieve and maintain all food quality and safety standards within the kitchen. Roles includes up to 40 hours a week. £14 p/h From the Ashes is a open fire restaurant using different cooking techniques including butchering onsite, offset smoking and grilling. Free meal on shift.
We have an exiting opportunity available for an Assistant Cheff to join our lovely Golborne Deli & Bistro at Nothing hill gate , an exiting neighbourhood expresso bar and deli/ wine store established in 2002. As a Assistant cheff in Golborne deli & Bistro you must have : Flexible and conscientious Flair, enthusiasm and team spirit Previous experience Good command of English We Offer Competitive salary The chance to work in an award wining independent hospitality establishment Meals on duty and staff discount scheme Career progress and opportunity If you think you have what it takes , get in touch and apply and we'll looking forward to meeting you!
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If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Sous Chef, progressing to a role as a Head Chef if desired. A Sous Chef reports directly to the Head Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including: Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks Cooking and preparing high quality dishes Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes Supervising all kitchen stations Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels Being responsible for health and safety Being responsible for food hygiene practices Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines To land a job as a Sous Chef you will need: Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award Minimum 2 years relevant experience Awareness of manual handling techniques Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety Experience of kitchen equipment Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives Competent level of English spoken and written
We are now looking for a Waiter/Waitress to join the team at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay at 22 Bishopsgate. Lucky Cat is one of five unique Gordon Ramsay Restaurant experiences at 22 Bishopsgate and Europe’s tallest restaurant - Asian inspired small plates, Robata grills, sushi and sashimi, exquisitely crafted in the open kitchen and raw bar. Located on level 60 at 22 Bishopsgate, Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay offers breath taking, unparalleled views across the city. What you do as a Waiter/Waitress: • You pride yourself on having excellent product knowledge and going the extra mile to create memorable guest experiences • You’re confident to run a section and supervise the junior members of the team • You thrive on teamwork and support the management team to guarantee guests always have a fully positive dining experience • You’re keen to use your interpersonal skills, energy, and passion for food and wine to ensure the highest standards and performance targets are constantly achieved What’s in it for you: · Competitive Pay Rate · Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday · Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally including WSET Accreditation Levels 1-3 · Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment · A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants · 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family · Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels · MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy · 50% off Membership to CODE which includes unlimited access to industry offers across restaurants, bars and hotels · Amazing family meals on duty If you have a love for hospitality, a passion for creating memorable guests experiences, and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.