Senior Sous Chef

Head chef

Now Hiring: Senior Sous Chef (2 Positions Available) Location: ODA UPMINSTER Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) | Paid Fortnightly Hours: 50 hours per week Are you a seasoned culinary professional ready to step into a senior leadership role? We are currently seeking two experienced Senior Sous Chefs to join our dynamic kitchen team at ODA upminster, a modern and ambitious restaurant known for high standards, seasonal menus, and a passion for quality. **What We're Looking For:** - Minimum 8 years’ experience in a professional kitchen - Proven track record in high-end or high-volume dining - Strong leadership, organisation, and training skills - In-depth understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control - Passion for food innovation and maintaining consistency in service **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary (£40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience) - Paid fortnightly - Full-time permanent contract - Supportive and forward-thinking kitchen culture - Opportunity to influence menu development and team growth **Responsibilities:** - Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations - Lead and train junior chefs - Maintain high standards of hygiene and quality control - Help manage stock levels, orders, and kitchen efficiency - Assist in menu planning and new dish creating

Osteria Due Amici is seeking an enthusiastic, friendly, and experienced waiter / waitress to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our valued guests. Minimum one year of experience is essential.

I’m looking for an experienced Burger Chef. Role will include making Varieties burgers and side.

I’m looking for an experienced full time Sushi Chef. Role will include working in the hot and sushi section and helping other chefs when necessary.

Assistant chef needed in Brentwood area full time 40 hours plus a week nice family run pub / restaurant experienced needed

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Butcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation and a strong understanding of food safety standards. As a Butcher, you will be responsible for processing various types of meat, ensuring high-quality cuts, and maintaining cleanliness in the work environment. This role is essential in providing our customers with fresh, expertly prepared products. Duties Prepare and cut meat according to specifications, ensuring precision in portion sizes and presentation. Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety throughout the preparation process. Operate various butchery equipment safely and efficiently. Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory management to ensure freshness of products. Collaborate with kitchen staff to fulfil orders and meet customer demands promptly. Provide excellent customer service by offering advice on meat selection and preparation techniques. Complete daily deep clean before close. Keep the work area clean and organised, adhering to all health and safety regulations. Requirements Proven experience as a Butcher or in a similar role within the culinary or food production industry. Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations. Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards. A passion for food preparation and culinary arts is highly desirable. Flexibility to work various shifts as required by the business needs. If you are enthusiastic about the job and have the skills necessary to excel as a Butcher, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

Hello, we are Wholeslice, Upminster's answer to premium cocktails, unique fun-filled events and most of all, authentic Italian Neapolitan pizza! We live and breathe great pizza. All of our pizzas are created with passion, love and the best quality ingredients available. We are now looking for an additional experienced Pizza Chef to join our fantastic team. You will need to be enthusiastic about pizza, hard working and a team player. You must have strong experience as a pizza chef and be capable of running your section smoothly in an open plan kitchen. As our Pizza Chef, you will primarily be responsible for: Working alongside our Head pizza chef in making our unique contemporary dough; Preparing and plating all dishes to a consistent, high-standard; Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in our, newly refurbished, state of the art kitchen; Keeping on top of current food trends, utilising your knowledge to assist management in developing new menu items; Although our business is going from strength to strength, we’re essentially a start-up business. Therefore it’s important that you’re an ambitious, hard-working individual who’s willing to get stuck in and get their hands dirty. Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: Confectioner Number of Positions Required: 1 (One) Employment Type: Full-time Place of work: 24 Rowallen Parade Green Lane, Dagenham, Essex, United Kingdom, RM8 1XU Salary: £38700 per annum Key Duties of the required job role: Given the highly specialised nature of traditional South Asian confectionery preparation, the engagement of a professionally trained Confectioner is essential to the continued success and cultural authenticity of our client’s business (Shirin Mahal Sweets and Bakers Ltd). Our client submits that the business specialises in artisan-quality sweets and desserts that require precise preparation techniques, traditional recipes, and skilled craftsmanship. This role is central to ensuring that product quality remains consistent and that the business can respond effectively to growing customer demand. The appointment of a full-time Confectioner will support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth by enhancing production capacity, ensuring product variety, and upholding hygiene and presentation standards. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in delivering premium quality mithai and bakery items that are core to the company’s reputation and commercial offering. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Accurately measure and weigh ingredients in accordance with traditional recipes for South Asian sweets and baked items. 2. Mix ingredients manually or using machinery to achieve the required consistency for items such as barfi, gulab jamun, jalebi, laddoo, and rusks (Asian sweets). 3. Prepare and shape dough for traditional bakery items including buns and naan khatai, using appropriate rolling, kneading, and moulding techniques. 4. Bake a variety of sweets and pastries while ensuring proper temperature control and consistency across batches. 5. Apply decorative finishes such as sugarwork, nuts, edible foil (varq), glazes, or icing on finished products in line with cultural presentation styles. 6. Monitor product quality throughout preparation and baking processes to ensure adherence to company and hygiene standards. 7. Innovate new product variations and seasonal specials aligned with customer preferences and cultural celebrations. 8. Maintain cleanliness of workstations and equipment, ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations at all times. Required Skills and Qualifications: 1. Minimum GCSE-level education or equivalent 2. Good command of spoken and written English 3. At least 1 year of experience in a similar culinary role 4. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent 5. Knowledge of traditional South Asian sweets and savoury preparation techniques 6. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment 7. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality 8. Ability to supervise and support junior kitchen staff 9. Understanding of kitchen health and safety procedures

Roots & Wholeslice are looking for a passionate chef who has sous chef or ideally head chef experience and has great leadership qualities. We have been going since 2015 and have grown a wonderful following of people who love our food, we pride ourselves on making all our food in house whether it be sauces, dressings, marinates to pastries, french toast and pancakes. We are looking for someone to come on aboard and help take us to the next level again with even more creative dishes focusing on making every in house. We are looking to launch a Roots by night menu to run alongside our ever growing pizza arm of the business and need help building that menu of which we have a few fan favourites. We need a leader who can come on board to help improve and train our current passionate team, someone who has experience in busy environments and someone looking for a new challenge and keen to put their own stamp on things. If you feel this role is for you please apply below. Passionate for food since 2015, brunch by day, pizza by night.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the curry section of the menu, ensuring that curry dishes are prepared to the highest standards. Prepare a variety of classic Indian curry dishes. Maintain consistency and presentation of dishes, ensuring every meal meets our standards. Experiment with flavours, spices, and techniques to create exciting curry recipes while adhering to traditional methods. Ensure kitchen cleanliness and adhere to all health and safety regulations. Work closely with the head chef to manage inventory and ensure the availability of fresh ingredients. Ensure the timely preparation and serving of dishes during peak times.