Sous chef - Popina Shop - London

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Commie to join our team. As a Commie, you will play a vital role in supporting the kitchen operations by assisting with food preparation and ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their culinary skills within a hospitality environment. Duties Assist in the preparation of ingredients and cooking of dishes according to established recipes and standards. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations, including food production and presentation. Participate in stock management, including receiving deliveries and storing food items appropriately. Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely service during peak hours. Help supervise junior kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation techniques and safety practices. Continuously learn and develop skills through hands-on experience and training opportunities. Skills Efficient in basic cooking techniques and food preparation methods. Understanding food safety practices and hygiene standards within a kitchen environment. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Excellent teamwork abilities, fostering a collaborative atmosphere in the kitchen. Previous experience in a hospitality or restaurant setting is advantageous A passion for culinary arts and a desire to grow within the food production industry. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Performance bonus Tips Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability Work Location: In person

Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It’s an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business also offer events catering. We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our Team at Gigi. We are looking for the right person to join the team, you’re there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. What we are looking for: · To be passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality · Promote good working relationships throughout the team · Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen · Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team, keeping abreast of current trends · Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times · Take responsibility for the management and supervision of the health and safety. In return: · You can look forward to working with a dedicated team · You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday · Amazing staff meal · You will be working in a central location

Pastry Chef De Partie – 5 Hertford Street Club RB Holdings is a growing hospitality group shaping some of the most distinctive private members’ clubs and food businesses in London and New York. Founded by Robin Birley, our businesses are built on discretion, craftsmanship, and deeply personal service - delivered by teams who take pride in doing things properly. Our London portfolio includes 5 Hertford Street, Oswald’s, and Birley Bakery and Chocolate Shop in Chelsea. In 2025, we expanded internationally with the opening of Maxime’s, alongside a new Birley Bakery in New York City. We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Pastry Chef de Partie to join our luxury private members’ club, supporting the operations of our three pastry kitchens. This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry professional who excels in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional quality. Why work with us a Pastry Chef De Partie? • Salary of up to £38,000.00 per annum, • 33 days holiday per year (incl bank holidays), • Birthday day off, • Discounted gym membership & monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist, • Private medical & dental insurance with Bupa, • Workplace nursery scheme + Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Eyecare & specs vouchers, • In-house industry training, • Sponsored social events, • Recommend a friend bonus of £1000, • Online retail discounts, • Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty + free English classes Working hours: • 48 hours a week with shift starts from either 11:30am or 3:30pm, • Sunday off What you will do: • Create and deliver exceptional desserts and pastries with creativity, precision, and consistency., • Play a key role in the smooth operation of a fast-paced pastry kitchen, ensuring outstanding service and presentation., • Inspire and support junior chefs, helping to maintain the highest culinary standards., • Champion food safety, quality, and efficiency while contributing to menu innovation and continuous improvement. What are we looking for? • Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or in a similar role within hospitality, • Experience working across multiple outlets in a high-volume environment, • Strong communication skills and a passion for pastry and food innovation, • Reliable, hardworking, flexible, and committed to delivering high standards consistently If you feel that you have the experience and skills to join our Pastry team, then apply by forwarding your up-to-date CV together with a covering letter to the link below.

PIZZA CHEF @ LOST SOULS PIZZA, CAMDEN Lost Souls Pizza Camden is looking for an experienced Pizza Chef to join our kitchen. We’re looking for someone who is: • Absolutely essential one: Experienced making pizza!, • Confident, consistent, and professional!, • Takes pride in dough, toppings, prep and presentation, • Team player who keeps a clean kitchen, • A reliable, energetic food-lover! Passion is a plus!, • A lover of the horror genre, the occult, and/or the weird. Fit the bill? Shoot us your CV and we'll be in touch! If you're someone who would rather work surrounded by horror memorabilia and a killer soundtrack than in a conventional restaurant, we want to hear from you. 📍 Camden, London Send us your CV and a little about yourself! What's your favourite scary movie?

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!

RB Holdings is a growing hospitality group shaping some of the most distinctive private members’ clubs and food businesses in London and New York. Founded by Robin Birley, our businesses are built on discretion, craftsmanship, and deeply personal service - delivered by teams who take pride in doing things properly. Our London portfolio includes 5 Hertford Street, Oswald’s, and Birley Bakery and Chocolate Shop in Chelsea. In 2025, we expanded internationally with the opening of Maxime’s, alongside a new Birley Bakery in New York City. We are currently seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join our Upper Floors Kitchen at 5 Hertford Street, with the opportunity to earn up to £46,000 p/a. Why work with us as a Senior Chef de Partie? • Salary of up to £40,000 per annum + discretionary service charge, • 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Discounted gym membership with GymFlex., • Monthly well-being days with our in house Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist., • Private medical + dental insurance with BUPA., • Employee Assistance Programme, • Online retail discounts, • Workplace nursery scheme., • Cycle to Work Scheme., • Eyecare & glasses vouchers., • Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000., • Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty., • And more! Working Hours: • 5 day working week between Monday - Saturday., • 48 hours a week on a rota basis, • Bank Holidays and the Christmas period off – our venues are closed. What you will do: • Maintain high standards across all aspects of food preparation and presentation, • Work with the freshest seasonal ingredients to create culinary excellence, • Play a key part in a collaborative and focused team. What are we looking for? • Passionate chefs who take pride in making each dish a culinary experience, • Chefs keen to contribute to a positive and productive working environment ensuring all food offering are consistent, • Train, mentor and support junior chefs, setting clear standards and helping them grow. Bring your skills to the next level and provide unforgettable experiences to our members – apply today and become part of the team at 5 Hertford Street.

We’re looking for a full-time Café Chef to join the small kitchen team at Store Street Espresso. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys making good, simple café food to a high standard and wants predominantly daytime, Monday-to-Friday hours. Our kitchen produces our sandwiches, fresh salads, cakes and other café food in-house. You’ll be working as part of a small team of three, usually alongside one other person, although there will occasionally be times when you need to work independently. Typical shifts are 6:30am–2:30pm, around 37–40 hours per week. The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays shared and agreed between the kitchen team. Sundays are always off. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing sandwiches, salads and other café food Baking cakes Daily food preparation and service Placing supplier orders Managing stock levels and carrying out stock takes Monitoring food waste Maintaining HACCP and food-safety records Temperature and allergen records Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service Washing up and cleaning as part of the working day — we don't have a separate KP Contributing ideas for new dishes and improvements to the menu We’re interested in someone who has ideas and cares about food. There is room to suggest and trial new things, but anything we introduce needs to fit the quality and style of food we already serve and will be developed together with the wider team. You don't need to come from a fine-dining background, but you do need experience working in a professional kitchen and to be a confident, competent cook. More importantly, we're looking for someone who is: Reliable Organised Calm when things get busy Clean and conscientious Comfortable taking responsibility for their own workload A good team player Because we're such a small kitchen, teamwork really matters. Everyone needs to be willing to help each other and take responsibility for keeping the whole kitchen running well. What we offer £14.80–£15.00 per hour 37–40 hours per week Predominantly Monday–Friday daytime work 6:30 am–2:30 pm shifts Sundays off Paid breaks Free coffee Staff food Level 2 Food Safety training if required Start date: ASAP To apply, please send us your CV.

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environments? Look no further than Vintry & Mercer Hotel, located in the heart of the City! We're seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must already be working as a Sous Chef in a restaurant or hotel of similar standard. You'll need to be a true master of your craft, with the ability to work efficiently and confidently under pressure. As our Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in ensuring the success of our lunch and dinner services, so strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a busy kitchen are a must. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, we want to hear from you!