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  • Sous Chef
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    Sous Chef
    10 hours ago
    £36250–£37500 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    🍽️ Sous Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £36,250 – £37,500 per annum 📆 Full-time | 45 hours per week 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽‍🍳 YOUR ROLE As Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our Head Chef and leading the kitchen team day-to-day. You’ll set high standards, keep the kitchen running smoothly, and help create a positive, growth-focused culture. Your responsibilities will include: • Running service and leading the pass when required, • Supporting the Head Chef with kitchen compliance and stock management, • Training, motivating, and supporting junior team members, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Managing wastage and contributing to COGS control, • Acting as a Chuku’s ambassador — bringing energy, passion, and culture into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 3+ years’ chef experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, • Confidence in running a section and stepping up to lead when needed, • Experience with supplier management and stock control (or willingness to learn), • Strong organisational skills and calm communication under pressure, • A team-player mindset — lifting up those around you, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just come hungry to learn. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the passion. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

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  • Chef / Line Cook - Urban Italian Group Sweden
    Chef / Line Cook - Urban Italian Group Sweden
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Dream Big - Join Urban Italian Group! We are Urban Italian Group, UIG, a successful restaurant group that has established itself in 12 cities nationally and internationally since 2017. With over 400 employees, our operations span from the Spanish coast in Marbella to the northern city of Umeå in Sweden. Today, we present Florentine, Basta, and our newest additions, Giorgio’s Trattoria and Lola Maria, each rooted in a strong culinary identity and designed to deliver memorable guest experiences. Every venue aims to tell a unique story and create an atmosphere that becomes a second home for the people in the neighbourhood. Our Brands: Basta - A casual dining concept delivering great guest with strong value for guests. Florentine | - An international upscale casual trattoria delivering refined dining. Trattoria Giorgio's - A lively 1960s Milanese trattoria in Östermalm. Lola Maria - Vibrant Andalusian tapas, in the heart of Malmö. Villa Valentina - Modern Spanish farm house concept with mediterranean influences. Opening June 2026. About You & The Role This role is for a Chef who takes pride in doing things properly and improving through daily work. You will work in a structured, high-volume kitchen with clear standards and routines. The days are busy and the work can be repetitive at times, but the satisfaction comes from executing dishes well, keeping pace during service, and contributing to a smooth operation. Quality, consistency, and teamwork matter more than speed alone. Progress here doesn’t come from fast titles or constant change. It comes from learning the details, listening to feedback, and becoming reliable service after service. Chefs who do well enjoy improving through repetition, understanding why things are done a certain way, and being part of a team where standards are taken seriously. If you value clear expectations, steady development, and the feeling of finishing a service knowing you supported the team and did the job properly, this environment will suit you. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and quality standards, • Ensure mise en place is completed up to standards, and organised before service, • Maintain consistency, speed, and precision during service, • Keep your section clean, organised, and service-ready at all times, • Communicate clearly with the kitchen team during service, • Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment, • Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • Good organisational skills and ability to work under time pressure, • Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, • Ability to work independently while contributing to team success, • Competitive market salary of (gross) 2000-2500 Euro monthly (depending on size of venue) + tips, • Average of 40 hours a week, • Housing (T&Cs applies), • Seasonal and permanent contracts, • 500 euro referral bonus scheme for introducing a successful colleague, • Best on the market growth opportunities, • Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations, • Full onboarding, cross training and tailored career development plan, • The unforgettable annual UIG Gala party and team nights out, • International trips and possibility to work abroad, • Growth & Opportunity: Develop your skills within one of Scandinavia’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, with real opportunities to grow into senior kitchen roles., • Learn from Strong Leaders: Work alongside experienced Head Chefs and Sous Chefs who support your development and help you refine your craft., • Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary and stable working conditions in a professional kitchen environment., • Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience, structured training, and the chance to expand your culinary knowledge across different concepts., • A Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a positive, respectful kitchen culture where teamwork, quality, and pride in the craft come first.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    13 days ago
    £12.5–£13.25 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    🍽️ Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £12.50 – £13.25 per hour 📆 Part-time | 20 – 25 hours per week 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽‍🍳 YOUR ROLE As a Chef, you’ll take ownership of your section and play a key role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support the Sous and Head Chef, develop your skills, and help deliver the high standards that make Chuku’s special. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading on food prep - preparing and cooking dishes to Chuku’s standards, • Supporting with mise en place, accepting deliveries and completing daily checks, • Taking ownership of your role during service and running it with confidence when required, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage, • Helping to train and support junior chefs and team members, • Bringing positive energy, teamwork and passion into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 2+ years’ experience working as a chef in a busy kitchen, • Confidence in taking ownership during service and supporting the team with consistency, • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality dishes, • Good organisation and communication skills, even under pressure, • A willingness to learn, grow, and support your teammates, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just bring your curiosity and passion. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the dedication. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

    Immediate start!
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