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  • Kitchen Manager - Enhanced DBS
    Kitchen Manager - Enhanced DBS
    3 days ago
    £20–£21 hourly
    Full-time

    About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to lead our catering operation in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for high-quality food, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This position requires an Enhanced DBS check, as you will be working in a regulated environment (e.g. school, care home, or vulnerable groups setting). Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring efficient service, • Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals, • Plan menus in line with nutritional guidelines and budget requirements, • Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships, • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations (HACCP), • Maintain accurate records and documentation, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control, • Work collaboratively with wider teams (e.g. care staff, teachers, or management) Requirements • Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Chef, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain), • Good knowledge of allergen management and food safety legislation, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, • Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to undergo a check) What We Offer • Competitive salary package, • Supportive and friendly working environment, • Opportunities for training and development, • Regular working hours (depending on setting), • Pension scheme and company benefits Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS screening and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. ##

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  • Crepier
    Crepier
    10 hours ago
    £16–£19 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    At La Petite Bretagne, crêpe making is an art form. We are seeking a skilled and committed Crepier who takes immense pride in precision, consistency, and calm execution. This role is for someone who enjoys doing things properly, every single time, focusing on high standards, rhythm, and respect for the product. The Role As our Crepier, you will be entrusted with full ownership of your section, where you will: • Prepare and cook traditional sweet & savoury crêpes with accuracy and care., • Work cleanly, efficiently, and with strong attention to detail., • Maintain impeccable food safety and organisation at all times., • Move confidently through busy services without cutting corners., • Contribute to a focused, professional, and supportive team culture. Who This Role Is For This position is ideal for someone who: • Has experience as a chef, crepier is a plus, • Values consistency over shortcuts., • Stays calm and organised under pressure., • Takes responsibility for their work and their section., • Wants to be part of a small team where standards genuinely matter., • If you are the kind of person who notices the small things—temperature, texture, timing—you'll feel at home here. Working With Us • Enjoy flexible, well-organised shifts shared in advance., • Benefit from supportive management and clear expectations., • Receive proper onboarding and a structured probation period., • Join a workplace that values professionalism, reliability, and mutual respect.

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  • Work From Home – Paid Research
    Work From Home – Paid Research
    2 days ago
    Part-time
    London

    Research Tribe is a completely free service that connects people like you with remote opportunities to take part in market research. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion through paid surveys, focus groups and more. We work with many leading market research companies and brands. They want to hear your thoughts and will reward you with a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. • Mystery Shopping, • Product Testing, • Focus Groups, • Surveys & More There is never any obligation to take part as you choose the opportunities you're interested in and complete them at times convenient for you, so it's perfect for everyone (especially if you're looking for flexible entry level, part time, temporary, evening, weekend or seasonal work with an immediate start and no experience). It's not a suitable replacement for a job, however it's a great way to work from home and earn additional income. Getting started is easy, simply click 'Apply Now’ and register on our website so we can keep you updated with suitable opportunities by email – it takes under 60 seconds. ... Research Tribe members come from a variety of work backgrounds including admin, customer service, accounts, finance, retail, IT, recruitment, human resources (HR), social care, cleaning, driving, NHS and local council. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, graduate, trainee, administrator, accountant, payroll assistant, sales executive, personal assistant (PA), business analyst, account manager, business analyst, receptionist, school teacher, chef, waiter, office worker or night shift warehouse operative - you’ll be in great company!

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  • Chef
    Chef
    6 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Chef (Junior or Experienced) – Join the Family 🍝 Location: Haggerston, London The Vibe: Mo’ Mangio! is a small, family-run Italian restaurant with a big heart. We aren't a factory; we are a community built around fun, laughter, and the best handmade pasta in the neighbourhood. We treat our customers like family and our kitchen like our home. What we are looking for: We need a Chef who understands that every plate of pasta is a gift. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a hungry junior looking to grow, you must bring the same care and love to the flour and the sauce that we do every single day.✨ What you’ll be doing: • The Craft: Prepping and cooking fresh, seasonal Italian ingredients with precision., • The Respect: Maintaining a "zero-waste" mindset—we respect the ingredients and the margins., • The Knowledge: Bringing a genuine love and understanding of Italian regional food., • The Energy: Arriving with a "can-do" attitude and a rock-solid work ethic. We work hard, but we do it together. The Essentials: • Safety First: You must hold a Level 2 Health & Safety / Food Hygiene certificate., • Team First: You thrive in an intimate, busy environment where communication is key. Why join us? No "faceless corporation" energy here. You’ll work directly with the heart of the business, feeding a loyal community that truly loves what we do. Ready to get the water boiling? Send us a message and tell us why you want to be part of the Mo’ Mangio! story.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    20 days ago
    £15.5–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About SMOKESTAK. SMOKESTAK is a London-based barbecue restaurant with a focus on slow smoked meats, inspired by the founder’s Barbadian roots around open fire grilling, and honed by a pilgrimage around the southern states of America. Originally starting out as a street food trader, SMOKESTAK has evolved into a thriving restaurant with slow cooked meats on a wood fire smoker at is core. Since its founding over 10 years ago, SMOKESTAK has grown into a staple in the London food scene. Its brick-and-mortar site in Shoreditch remains unique in its offering, aesthetic, and vibe: bold, moody, memorable. Wholly SMOKESTAK’s own. We are proud to be an independent business with the founder, David Carter, coming from an entirely hospitality led background. We invite all to sit at the table with us. We promote a culture of learning and development, encouraging independent thinkers. About the role. We are looking for an experienced chef de partie to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in fast paced and dynamic kitchens but most importantly take pride in the food you create. You’ll be cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team. Responsibilities. • Management of a section, including ordering for the section and prepping for service., • Following and maintaining HACPP procedures., • Supporting the wider kitchen team with daily tasks and processes., • Being an ambassador for our brand through exceptional teamwork and fostering a supportive environment. Requirements. • Previous experience in a similar environment., • Experience with BBQ/smoked meat. We offer. • £1,000 every annual employment anniversary., • Monthly bonuses for top performers., • 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants., • Cycle-to-work scheme., • Cost price wine through our suppliers., • International trips for top performers., • In-house training dedicated to your personal development., • Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards., • We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training., • Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home., • Whole team staff parties., • Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.

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  • ITALIAN SPEAKER Mamma Chef
    ITALIAN SPEAKER Mamma Chef
    27 days ago
    £12.21–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Join our Family at La Mia Mamma Restaurant! Cerchiamo mamme appassionate di cucina casereccia in Chelsea e Notting Hill! Our team of "Mammas" (moms) is getting bigger and we would love to meet the new ambassadors of Italian culinary culture! If you are an Italian speaker with a deep passion for home-cooked style recipes and you are known among your friends for being a great host, this role is for you! About us: La Mia Mamma is not just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Italy, its traditions and the love that goes into every meal. Each of our “Mamma Chefs” brings their unique regional flavours and family stories to the table, creating an authentic Italian experience that transports our guests straight to Italy. Our mission is to offer a welcoming, home-like atmosphere where guests can feel like part of our family. What we offer: • Full-time or Part-time contracts: we offer flexibility to suit your availability., • Initial training: you’ll receive personalised guidance from Mamma Sara, one of our most experienced mamma chefs., • A supportive, family-like team and don't worry if you can't speak English perfectly, our team speaks Italian too!, • Location: Chelsea and Notting Hill, • Accommodation in a flat shared with other Mammas: if needed and based on the availability of the flat. What you'll do: • Cook regional dishes: cook what you'd normally prepare at home, from frittata di pasta to mains, we are looking for the most authentic recipes!, • Be the perfect host by making sure our guests are well taken care of for a memorable experience. Who we are looking for: • Passionate home cook: you’re proud to share your family’s culinary traditions and the story behind them., • Team player with independence: you are able to collaborate with the other Mammas and members of the team but you are also comfortable working on your own., • Deep knowledge of Italian food culture., • Reside in London: Pre-Settled or Settled Status necessary to proceed with this application., • Experience: previous experience in a professional environment is an advantage, but not a must. If you are up for the challenge, we encourage you to apply! Why work with us? • A real Italian experience: you’ll work in an environment that celebrates Italian culture, warmth and the authenticity of home cooking., • Professional growth: we offer a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and refine your skills., • Be part of a meaningful project: you’ll contribute to a restaurant that honours family traditions and aims to highlight the less mainstream regional food cultures in Italy.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    28 days ago
    £12.71–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    ALL ROADS – BRIXTON Modern comfort. Built on community. NEWLY OPENED MAY 2026 – HIRING NOW All Roads has always been about people. Food, music, energy and creating spaces where people come together. We started with supper clubs and built this slowly. No big backing, no shortcuts. Just people showing up, again and again. Sold out nights, word of mouth, residencies, collaborations. Proper support that’s never watered down. Now we’re opening our first neighbourhood restaurant in Brixton. The food matters. Good ingredients, cooked properly. Thought out plates that actually hit. No frills. Just real food, done well, in a space that feels like home. Director led, on the ground and in service. We’re looking for a Chef ready to step up and grow with us. GETTING STRAIGHT TO IT This role is for someone who genuinely cares about food. You may not already be a ‘Lead Chef' but you will be ready to confidently step into your own! You’re curious, thoughtful and always looking to push further. Eager to learn more, but also ready to share what you know. You should be confident enough to speak up, contribute ideas and help shape the kitchen, while working with respect for others and their contributions. You take pride in the details and want to cook food that actually means something. We’re building a strong, collaborative kitchen and want people who are part of that. WHAT’S ALL YOU -⁠ ⁠Running sections and supporting the pass -⁠ ⁠Prep planning, organisation and consistency -⁠ ⁠Supporting ordering, stock control and minimising waste -⁠ Support in ⁠training and developing junior chefs -⁠ ⁠Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety -⁠ ⁠Working closely with the founders on menu development -⁠ ⁠Managing service flow and stepping up to lead when needed WHAT’S GOOD HERE -⁠ ⁠Fair rotas, planned ahead -⁠ ⁠Balanced schedules that make sense -⁠ ⁠Proper breaks, always -⁠ ⁠30% off food + wine -⁠ ⁠First drink on us -⁠ ⁠Tronc shared properly + surplus redistributed -⁠ ⁠Occasional team perks -⁠ ⁠Proper family meal every shift -⁠ ⁠Cost price meat + wine -⁠ ⁠Staff socials — time with your team -⁠ ⁠Your birthday off -⁠ ⁠Clear structure and expectations -⁠ ⁠Real development with the founders -⁠ ⁠Room to grow with us We’re building this properly. If you’ve got it, you’ll want in early. Not for everyone and that’s the point. Looking forward to hearing who you are and why you want in. If you’re right, we’ll move quick. Speak soon, M&P

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