Sous Chef

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Pasta Chef to join our kitchen team. If you have a passion for Italian cuisine and expertise in crafting fresh pasta dishes, this is your chance to shine in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook a variety of pasta dishes according to authentic Italian recipes • Ensure consistency and quality in every plate served • Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to maintain smooth kitchen operations • Manage mise en place and maintain a clean, organized workstation • Assist with inventory control and ingredient ordering as needed • Uphold the highest standards of food hygiene and safety Requirements • Proven experience as a pasta chef or similar role in an Italian kitchen • Strong knowledge of pasta-making techniques and Italian culinary traditions • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality • Food hygiene certification is a plus • Passionate, reliable, and eager to learn and grow

Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities. Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings. Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customerPlan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages. Arrange for repairs when necessary. Remedy any problems or defects. Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff. Oversee the work of subordinates. Estimate staff’s workload and compensations. Maintain records of payroll and attendance. Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards. Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-oworkers

Role Overview A hands‑on experienced chef who can translate creative dishes into consistent, scalable execution and help steer menu evolution in line with our growth strategy. You’ll be the engine behind day‑to‑day service, quality control, and kitchen discipline. You will work closely with management, helping to ensure that every plate that leaves the pass meets our specifications, cost, and food safety standards while pushing the menu forward. Key Responsibilities Recipe & Spec Control: - Standardise recipes, plating guides, and portion sizes; maintain the master spec file. Service Leadership: - Supervise other chefs on shifts, helping them to manage timing, flow, and clear communication between stations and the front of house. Prep & Hygiene Systems: - Supervise daily prep lists, enforce mise en place standards, and manage cleaning schedules. - Lead shift briefs and on‑the‑fly training to keep standards sharp. Food‑Safety & Compliance: - Conduct spot checks on storage temperatures, date labelling, and FIFO stock rotation. - Maintain accurate HACCP logs; ensure the team’s food‑safety certifications are current. - Act as kitchen lead during Environmental Health Officer inspections. Inventory & Purchasing: - Make daily orders and monitor stock levels Menu Development & Strategic Growth: - Work with the managers to expand and fine‑tune the menu so it aligns with our commercial targets and brand direction. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: - Trial new techniques, ingredients, and equipment; integrate successful ideas into menu rollouts. Culture & Example: - Set the tone for punctuality, hygiene, and teamwork; coach junior chefs toward promotion‑readiness. Qualifications - Proven experience in supervising and managing kitchen staff - Strong culinary skills with a background in food preparation and cooking - Solid understanding of food safety regulations and practices - Experience in restaurant and hospitality settings - Leadership abilities to foster a positive team environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year Additional pay: Loyalty bonus & Performance bonus Benefits: - Company pension - Cycle to work scheme - Discounted or free food - Employee discount - Sick pay - Store discount Schedule: Weekend availability Experience: Kitchen management: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

We're a new small family restaurant at Shoreditch looking for an experienced chef to become a member of our team.

Black Bear Burger is not your typical burger joint – our ethos is ‘simple, done well’ – we don’t mess around with gimmicks. We use the best beef we can get our hands on and everything in our burgers is there to enhance the flavour of that beef! We've built a huge following of fans (both in person and online) and get daily burger pilgrims travelling from across the country to try our food. We've featured on Top Jaws best burger in London, Bloggers choice at the 2024 National Burger Awards and recently won Best burger at the 2025 National Burger Awards. As a company we currently have 9 sites with more planned on the horizon in. We're on a really great journey, and we're looking to bring pro-active, dynamic and career driven people on board to grow with us on that journey. THE ROLE As Head Chef, you'll be working in leading your team from the front, drawing on previous head chef and management experience. We want to bring in someone who is going to be proud of what we do, as we're continually working hard to be top of our game in the competitive burger market. Key responsibilities for the role are: - Running the service element of the kitchen (cooking standards, prep levels, managing the team) - Hygiene and Cleanliness levels + Health and Safety Standards (Due Diligence, Record Keeping, overall compliance.) - Stock Management (Ordering, minimising wastage, staying on top of rotation) - Management of the team (development and training, rotas, recruitment, maintaining great team culture) - Menu Development with the group head chef, designing specials. Systems Food Alert (Due Dilligence), Supy (ordering and stock), Planday (Rotas), Flow(Training and development), VitaMojo (Tills) Perks - Competitive share of service charge and tips - 28 days holiday - Employee referral scheme (refer someone in and get £200) - Friends and Family Discount - Career Progression planning - Free staff meals + Swaps with other exciting businesses. - Top Staff Parties - Management Meals out. - The role is Salary and based on 48h/wk, made up from £34k basic, £9+ tronc, (£4k KPI bonus, 2.6k Deliveroo bonus, if targets are hit)

OUR PHILOSOPHY Chez Lui is founded with a passion for authentic flavours and a dedication to creating unforgettable dining experiences. Nestled in the hart of Notting Hill and inspired by the rich culinary traditions of France, our founders envision a place where the warmth of a neighbourhood bistro converges with the elegance of fine dining. Today, Chez Lui stands as a testament to that vision, offering a menu that celebrates the best of French gastronomy. OUR TEAM  Chez Lui is above all a family, Our team is friendly and entertaining, always making guests feel at home. THE ROLE  We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to come and lead our fantastic team. You will have a passion for food and know how to pass that on to your team. The ideal candidates will be well versed in French cuisine as well as having financial acumen and ability to control quality and margins. YOU It is essential you have previous experience in high end kitchens. Successful candidates will undertake an intensive training programme which will bring you up to speed with the way we do things. WHY US? We are proud of our team, packed with diversity and experience. If you love people, love the hospitality industry, and want to take on a new exciting challenge, join Chez Lui today and we will open many doors for your career. Our Chefs enjoy these benefits: • 30% staff discount for you and your family • A close knit team environment • 28 days paid holiday • Pension scheme • Book your birthday off on full pay – guaranteed. All applicants must be over 18 years old, reside in UK and have a right to work in this country.

be able to cook everything on menu with love and passion in a timely manner. Be able to handle pressure and when not busy be able to stay positive and patient.

A MEAT DELICATESSEN, on the border of Golders Green area (NW11) that provides meat for its various Delicatessen Branches is looking for a trained Butcher who can: Cut, grind and prepare meats for sale. Cutting beef, lamb and poultry is required. Must be able to bone beef Clean and maintain tools and equipment. Weigh, package, pricing, and displaying products. Adhere to food safety and sanitation controls. Ability to use tools Pay starting at £14p/hr but more will be given according to experience/skill Preference for candidates living on or nearby Brent Cross/Golders Green area Working hours Sun- Thurs 7am-5pm Fri 7am-3pm Qualifications Proficient in food preparation and butchery techniques Strong understanding of food safety regulations Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting Knowledge of various meat cuts and preparation methods