Sous Chef - MEAA - London

Assistant General Manager — Progression to General Manager MEAA London MEAA is looking for an ambitious, experienced Assistant General Manager to join our London restaurant with a clear objective: develop into the General Manager role within approximately 3–6 months. This is not a conventional AGM position. We are looking for someone capable of becoming the person ultimately responsible for one of our busiest restaurants. MEAA London is a high-volume operation serving approximately 4,000 covers per week, with around 150 covers and generating approximately £100,000 in weekly revenue. It combines the pace and complexity of a major-volume restaurant with the standards, attention to detail and personal service expected from a premium hospitality business. The opportunity You will initially work alongside the existing management team, learning the MEAA operation, culture and standards while progressively taking responsibility for the restaurant. The 3–6 month development period will cover the full GM remit, including: * Leading a large FOH and management team through high-volume services * Maintaining consistently high standards across up to 4,000 weekly covers * Taking ownership of guest experience and handling issues confidently * Recruitment, onboarding, training and development * Building a strong management and supervisory team beneath you * Rotas, labour deployment and productivity * Sales performance and commercial decision-making * Wage and operating cost control * Restaurant P&L understanding and accountability * Driving average spend and identifying revenue opportunities * Maintaining service, presentation, cleanliness and brand standards * Using guest feedback and operational data to improve performance * Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen leadership * Developing regular customers and ensuring our best guests are recognised * Leading pre-shifts, management meetings and performance reviews * Taking increasing responsibility for the entire operation until ready to step into the GM position Who we’re looking for We are not looking for someone who simply wants their next AGM job. We’re looking for somebody who wants to run a substantial restaurant and can demonstrate that they have the potential to do so. You will probably already be a strong AGM, Deputy GM or experienced senior restaurant manager within a high-volume operation and feel ready for the next step. You should be comfortable operating in an environment doing £100k+ per week and understand that delivering 4,000 covers requires organisation, pace and strong management rather than simply being visible on the restaurant floor. You should be: * A strong and confident leader * Commercially aware * Highly organised * Excellent with guests * Comfortable managing and developing people * Calm during extremely busy services * Able to hold people accountable without creating a negative culture * Obsessed with consistency and detail * Comfortable working with numbers and KPIs * Able to identify problems before they become problems * Hands-on when necessary, without becoming trapped in individual sections * Ambitious enough to want responsibility for the whole business Experience in a high-volume premium restaurant, busy independent group or quality multi-site restaurant business would be particularly relevant. What success looks like This role comes with a genuine progression plan. During your first months you will be expected to demonstrate that you can progressively take ownership of: People → Service → Operations → Commercial Performance → The Entire Restaurant The intention is that, once you have demonstrated that you can consistently operate the restaurant to the required standard, you will progress into the General Manager position. This is therefore an opportunity for someone who is already close to GM level but wants the opportunity, support and scale to make that step. About MEAA MEAA is built around excellent food, atmosphere and genuinely warm hospitality. We want high standards without stiff or scripted service. Our managers are expected to know their teams, know their customers and create an environment where people enjoy working as much as customers enjoy visiting. As MEAA grows, there will also be opportunities beyond individual restaurant management for the strongest people within the business. Location: London Position: Assistant General Manager Progression: General Manager Expected development period: approximately 3–6 months Restaurant volume: approximately 4,000 covers per week To apply: Send your CV together with a short introduction explaining the size and type of operation you currently manage and why you believe you’re ready to progress into a GM role.

Rossella is expanding and we are opening a brand new site in Muswell Hill. Building on the success of our Kentish Town restaurant, voted in the Top 10 Italian restaurants in London by OpenTable and ranked in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, we are looking for strong, fast and passionate Pasta chef to join our team from the start of this exciting new chapter. This is a great opportunity to be part of an established and growing brand, working with a close knit, motivated team using quality Italian ingredients, including products from our family vineyard in Italy. We are looking for a strong experienced Pasta Chef who takes pride in their work, understands consistency, and can handle volume without compromising quality. At Rossella, we place a strong focus on training and development. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills, work across sections, and develop within a supportive team. We are looking for someone who wants to improve, take on more responsibility over time, and be part of the business long-term. 🏠 Closed Monday every week 🧑‍🍳 Full time 48/50 hours across 4 days - 3 days off 🍝 Free staff food and drinks when working 🤤 50% discount for you and your friends 🥳 Guaranteed birthday off 💰 £700 Net pay, paid every 2 weeks 🏋️ Ongoing training, multi-section development and opportunities to grow within a multi-site business

The Brunch Barn is looking for an experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team in Crews Hill, Enfield. Applicants must have previous café or bistro experience and be confident working in a fast-paced breakfast and brunch environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking to a high standard, maintaining consistency and presentation, keeping the kitchen clean and organised, following food hygiene procedures, and working well as part of a team. We are looking for someone reliable, hardworking, organised and able to stay calm during busy service periods. Café/bistro experience is essential.

📢 RESPONSIBLE CHEF – FULL TIME 📍 TONY’S PITA 📍4 new College Parade nw3 5ep TONY’S PITA is looking for a responsible and committed Chef to join our professional kitchen team. 🔹 Position Details • Position: Chef, • Hours: Full-time, • Pay: Starting from £16 per hour, • Performance-based bonus & pay increase 🔹 Key Responsibilities • Prepare food to a consistent, high standard, • Maintain hygiene and Food Safety standards, • Work efficiently as part of a team, • Stay organised and perform well during peak hours, • Take responsibility for quality and cleanliness 🔹 Requirements • Previous kitchen experience, • Responsible, reliable, and professional attitude, • Ability to work under pressure, • Experience in fast food / Greek cuisine is a plus 🔹 What We Offer • Competitive pay starting from £16/hour, • Bonus based on performance, • Professional and stable working environment, • Real opportunities for pay growth and long-term development

Chef de Partie – School 📍 School setting 💷 £20 per hour 📅 Start tomorrow 🔐 DBS required We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a school kitchen. You’ll be responsible for managing your section, preparing and cooking food to a high standard, following food safety and hygiene procedures, and supporting the wider kitchen team. Requirements: • Previous Chef de Partie experience, • Experience working in a professional kitchen, • DBS required for this school role, • Good food hygiene and safety knowledge, • Reliable and available to start tomorrow

Rossella is expanding, and we’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team at our Muswell Hill restaurant, working on our starters section. Building on the success of our Kentish Town restaurant, voted in the Top 10 Italian Restaurants in London by OpenTable and ranked in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing neighbourhood Italian restaurant with a strong focus on quality food, genuine hospitality, and developing great chefs. This is a role with a clear progression pathway. You’ll begin by running our starters section, preparing and plating dishes to a consistently high standard. As you learn and are signed off on additional kitchen sections, you’ll receive pay increases. The more sections you can confidently run, the more you’ll earn. We're looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working on a starters or larder section, • Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food, • Can work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, • Is organised, reliable and calm under pressure, • Has a positive attitude and is eager to learn new sections, • Wants to develop into a well-rounded chef and grow with the business long term What's in it for you? 🏠 Closed every Monday 🧑‍🍳 Full-time, 48–50 hours over 4 days (3 days off) 📈 Structured pay increases as you learn and master additional kitchen sections 🍝 Free staff food and drinks while working 🤤 50% discount for you and your friends 🥳 Guaranteed birthday off 💰 Paid every 2 weeks 🏋️ Ongoing training, multi-section development and genuine opportunities to progress within our growing multi-site restaurant group If you're passionate about cooking, enjoy learning, and want to build a long-term career where your skills and pay continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Rossella is expanding, and we are opening a brand new site in Muswell Hill. Building on the success of our Kentish Town restaurant, voted in the Top 10 Italian restaurants in London by OpenTable and ranked in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, we are looking for a skilled and fast Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. Rossella is an established neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Kentish Town, known for its warm, family-led hospitality and seasonal Italian cooking. Ranked in the Top 10 Italian restaurants in London by OpenTable and in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, we are looking for a skilled and fast Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. You will be working as part of a strong, experienced team in a busy, fast-paced environment, using quality Italian ingredients and maintaining high standards throughout service. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands consistency, and can handle volume without compromising quality. You will be responsible for dough handling, stretching, topping and cooking, ensuring every pizza meets our standards. At Rossella, we place a strong focus on training and development. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills, work across sections, and develop within a supportive team. We are looking for someone who wants to improve, take on more responsibility over time, and be part of the business long-term. Experience working with pizza in a professional kitchen is preferred, but a strong attitude, speed and willingness to learn are just as important. 🏠 Closed Sundays every week 🧑‍🍳 Full time 48/50 hours across 4 to 5 shifts 🍝 Free staff food and drinks when working 🤤 50% discount for you and your friends 🥳 Guaranteed birthday off 💰 £15.00 to £16.00 per hour, paid every 2 weeks 🏋️ Ongoing training, multi-section development and opportunities to grow within a multi-site business