288 Best Chef & Cook Jobs in Surbiton (August 2026) - page 2

We are looking for someone with flair and energy to create authentic italian dishes. We are a local family restaurant. Experience of italian food and culture important. Training can be provided for the right person.

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Job Title: Head Chef Reports To: General Manager / Owner Location: The Limping fox Job Purpose The Head Chef is responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food preparation, excellent food safety standards, efficient kitchen operations, and the leadership of the kitchen team. The role includes menu planning, stock control, cost management, staff training, and ensuring compliance with all UK food hygiene, health and safety, and employment legislation. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Management • Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen., • Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest standards., • Develop seasonal menus and specials in line with business objectives., • Maintain consistency in food quality, portion control and presentation., • Monitor food production to minimise waste and maximise profitability. Food Safety & Hygiene • Ensure full compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990., • Follow the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 (or equivalent legislation for Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)., • Implement and maintain HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures., • Ensure all food is stored, prepared and served safely., • Monitor and record temperature checks for fridges, freezers, deliveries and cooked food., • Ensure cleaning schedules are completed and documented., • Maintain excellent personal hygiene standards within the kitchen., • Prepare for and maintain the standards required for Environmental Health Officer (EHO) inspections. Health & Safety • Comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974., • Conduct and review kitchen risk assessments., • Ensure safe use of kitchen equipment., • Report accidents and complete accident records where required., • Ensure compliance with:, • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998, • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements where applicable. Allergen Management • Ensure compliance with:, • Food Information Regulations 2014, • Natasha’s Law (Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019), • Ensure allergen information is accurate and available to customers., • Prevent cross-contamination., • Train staff on allergen awareness and procedures. Staff Management • Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff., • Produce staff rotas., • Conduct performance reviews., • Maintain high standards of teamwork and professionalism., • Ensure staff follow company policies and procedures., • Manage disciplinary matters where necessary. Stock Control • Order food and kitchen supplies., • Monitor stock levels., • Carry out regular stock takes., • Control food costs and wastage., • Liaise with suppliers. Financial Responsibilities • Work within agreed food GP targets., • Control labour costs., • Monitor kitchen budgets., • Reduce unnecessary waste. Cleaning & Maintenance • Ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard., • Maintain equipment and arrange repairs when required., • Ensure all maintenance issues are reported promptly. Essential Qualifications & Certifications The successful Head Chef should hold (or be willing to obtain): • Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors (minimum), • HACCP Training, • Allergen Awareness Training, • COSHH Awareness Training, • Fire Safety Awareness, • Manual Handling Training, • Health & Safety Awareness, • First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid (desirable), • Personal Licence Holder (desirable if management duties include alcohol sales) Skills & Experience • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Excellent organisational abilities., • Knowledge of UK food legislation., • Menu development experience., • Budget and stock control experience., • Ability to work under pressure., • Strong communication skills., • High attention to detail. Personal Attributes • Professional appearance., • Reliable and punctual., • Positive attitude., • Calm under pressure., • Passionate about food., • Excellent problem-solving skills., • Committed to maintaining high standards. Working Hours • Flexible hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • Overtime may be required during busy periods. Performance Expectations The Head Chef will be expected to: • Maintain a minimum 5-star Food Hygiene Rating where achievable., • Ensure all legal food safety documentation is completed., • Keep food waste within agreed targets., • Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness., • Deliver consistent, high-quality food., • Build and develop a motivated kitchen team., • Meet agreed food gross profit targets

Pizzaiolo prepares and works with the rest of the team and in conjunction with the Head Chef and is responsible for ensuring that standards are maintained. It is a vital part of the position to keep food quality for both guests and staff to the best standard potentially possible. It is also vital to keep the staff moral high and so have a good working atmosphere, productivity and confidence in order to level will rise with a highly motivated team. He/she is responsible for his/her professional appearance and will be expected display themselves to IHG grooming standards and wearing a full, clean uniform at the start of each shift. Job Duties: Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner Follow recipes and presentation specifications Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment Restock items as needed throughout the shift Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards Additional Duties: Recording food temperatures Preparing reports

Hounslow Central, Hounslow

Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Indian Chef specialising in tandoor, biryani, and traditional curries to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in authentic Indian cuisine, with exceptional skills in food preparation, cooking, and presentation. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase rich, authentic flavours while contributing to a high-quality dining experience. The successful applicant will oversee kitchen operations, manage food production, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and hospitality. Experience in restaurant environments, along with strong leadership and team management skills, is highly desirable. Responsibilities Prepare and cook authentic Indian dishes, with a focus on tandoor items, biryanis, and a variety of traditional curries Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow and consistent food quality Supervise and train kitchen staff, maintaining high performance and service standards Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations and hygiene standards Coordinate with front-of-house staff to deliver excellent customer service Assist in menu planning, including developing new dishes and seasonal offerings Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times Monitor inventory, order supplies, and minimise waste Requirements Proven experience as an Indian Chef, with strong expertise in tandoor cooking, biryani preparation, and curry dishes Background in hospitality or restaurant environments Previous supervisory or team leadership experience Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment Excellent organisational and multitasking skills Strong leadership and communication abilities Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards Passion for authentic Indian cuisine and delivering exceptional dining experiences Applicant must currently hold a valid UK visa or have the right to work in the UK.

Looking for experienced Commis Chef to work in Italian kitchen, prepare and cook Antipasti, Pasta, Desserts and keep Kitchen clean, evening shifts

👨‍🍳 Sous Chef / Chef de Partie – Claygate Averna Claygate Averna, our independent Italian restaurant in the heart of Surrey, is looking for a passionate and motivated Sous Chef / Chef de Partie to join our growing team. We are known for our authentic Italian cuisine, fresh seasonal produce, and welcoming atmosphere. 🔹 Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen.Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard, following Italian tradition with a modern twist.Assist with menu development and seasonal specials.Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards.Train and support junior kitchen staff.Help manage stock, orders, and kitchen organisation. 🔹 Requirements Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.Strong cooking skills with passion for Italian cuisine (pizza, fresh pasta, cicchetti).A positive, reliable team player with good communication skills.Ability to work under pressure during busy services.High standards of cleanliness and organisation. 🔹 We Offer Competitive pay based on experience.Staff meals and discounts.Friendly, supportive team in a growing local restaurant.Opportunity to learn authentic Italian recipes and grow with us.Flexible schedule and career progression. ✨ This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate team bringing authentic Italian dining to Claygate. 📩 Apply now and join the Averna family!

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and reliable Pizza Chef to join our busy Italian pizzeria immediately. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking authentic Italian pizzas while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction.

We are looking for a full-time Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers. You will assist the Head Chef and Management with the smooth running of the kitchen whilst maintaining expenditure within stipulated budget limits. In the absence of the Head Chef to supervise the day to day responsibilities. Responsibilities · To take instruction from the Head Chef · To assist the Kitchen team in daily preparation and cooking of food keeping in mind our high standard of food service. · To serve and prepare food that should be served promptly and presented professionally. · Maintain a good understanding of menu options for the restaurant. · Responsible for taking and recording food/refrigerators temperatures within their own areas of responsibility. · Inform the Head Chef of food supplies required within the assigned sections. · To ensure that all equipment is functional and used correctly. · To ensure that all work areas are cleaned and maintained to the appropriate health and safety standards required. · To support the kitchen assistants with the cleaning of cooking utensils as and when required. · To have an appreciation of food costs, portion sizes, keep wastage to a minimum and to use cost effective menu options wherever possible. · To coach and support less experienced chefs in line with individual objectives. · To maintain all Health & Safety measures and ensure all legal and company requirements are adhered to. · To demonstrate a flexible approach in line with the business requirements. · Attend the necessary training courses and on the job training to increase knowledge to progress within the chef levels. Skills • Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook, • Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers), • Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks, • Excellent time management abilities, • Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes, • Familiarity with sanitation regulations

As a Sous Chef in a Brazilian kitchen, you will play a vital role in assisting the Executive Chef in managing the culinary operations of a restaurant. You will contribute to creating traditional dishes, ensuring their authenticity and maintaining the highest taste, presentation, and quality standards. Responsibilities: Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation, to maintain the authenticity and quality of Brazilian dishes. Collaborate with the Executive Chef in developing menus that showcase considering customer preferences and dietary restrictions. Supervise and guide the kitchen staff, including cooks, line chefs, and kitchen assistants, providing training, motivation, and support to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen. Ensure that all dishes are prepared and cooked according to authentic executive chef recipes, paying attention to traditional cooking techniques, ingredient selection, and flavour profiles. Monitor food inventory levels, order ingredients, and ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards, and ensure that all staff follow proper hygiene practices. Collaborate with the Executive Chef in managing kitchen costs, including monitoring ingredient costs, minimizing waste, and optimizing kitchen operations to achieve financial targets.

We are looking for a passionate, reliable, and experienced Chef to join our busy breakfast-focused café. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards, managing kitchen organisation, and working efficiently during busy service periods. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well as part of a team while delivering consistently great food and customer satisfaction. Previous experience in a café or breakfast kitchen is preferred.

Hampton Hill, Richmond upon Thames

We are looking for an experienced Pizzaiolo to join our busy and established pizzeria. What we offer: • £2,800 net per month, • 5 days per week, • 40–45 hours per week, • 2 days off every week, • Mainly evening shifts, • Weekend shifts starting from midday, • On-site parking available, • Stable, long-term position Requirements: • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a pizzeria, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Good understanding of pizza preparation, stretching and service, • Reliable, punctual and team-oriented, • References required If you are an experienced pizza chef looking for a stable role with a competitive salary, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Weekend Cook to prepare quality breakfasts and lunches for our café. The role involves cooking, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring smooth service during busy weekend shifts. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook café menu items with attention to quality and presentation. Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and follow food safety regulations. Collaborate with the team and assist with menu specials. Manage time effectively during peak hours. Requirements: Proven experience as a Cook, ideally in a café setting. Strong cooking and time management skills. Availability to work Fridays Saturdays and Sundays. Knowledge of food safety practices. Must live within a 30 minute commute of Teddington. Previous experience required!

South Wimbledon, Merton

We need pizza shef

Join our well-established independent Italian restaurant, a beloved part of the South London community for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on a great vibe and a friendly team, delivering an authentic dining experience. We are seeking an experienced chef to become a key member of our kitchen team. Your expertise will be crucial in preparing and serving our popular range of pizza, pasta, and salads. Experience in Breakfast service would be a significant advantage, contributing to our diverse culinary offerings. The ideal candidate will be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of food preparation and kitchen cleanliness, and collaborating effectively within a team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 - £34,000 per year, depending on experience, plus service charge, for a 48-hour work week.

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Lass O’ Richmond Hill

Richmond, Richmond upon Thames

Head Chef – The Lass O’ Richmond Hill Richmond, London | Young’s Pub | Fresh Food | Seasonal British Cooking The Lass O’ Richmond Hill is looking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen of one of Richmond’s most distinctive pubs. Sitting proudly at the top of Richmond Hill, just moments from Richmond Park, The Lass is a beautiful historic pub with open fires, a sun-soaked garden, on-site car park and a reputation for quality seasonal food. We are a food-led pub with real personality, built around British produce, proper pub classics and dishes that feel generous, thoughtful and full of flavour. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Head Chef who wants more than just a kitchen to run. At The Lass, you will have the freedom to shape the food identity, create your own menus and specials, work with great suppliers and lead a kitchen with genuine ambition. What we offer our Head Chef As Head Chef at The Lass, you will enjoy: • Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials, • Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes, • Regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as game, butchery and shellfish, • Inspirational food trips with our top-quality suppliers, • Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to share ideas, inspire and develop, • Free meals while on shift, • 20% discount in all Young’s Pubs, • 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms, • Share Save Scheme, • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, • 28 days holiday per year, • On-site car park, • The chance to lead a kitchen in a beautiful, established, food-led pub with huge potential About the food The Lass is built around the idea that a great pub menu should feel familiar, generous and deeply satisfying, while still showing real craft. We want food that guests recognise, crave and return for, delivered with the confidence and discipline of a serious kitchen. The food style is seasonal British pub cooking with a refined, produce-led edge. Think beef tartare with crisp game chips, mince on dripping toast, terrines, pâtés and pickles made in-house, proper pies with deep glossy fillings and buttery pastry, rich braises, hand-cut chips, excellent roasts, seasonal fish, steaks, chops, puddings and simple vegetable-led dishes treated with real care. This is not about overworked plates or unnecessary fuss. The best dishes at The Lass should feel bold, honest and full of flavour. A guest should be able to look at the menu and immediately want to eat, whether they are stopping in after a walk in Richmond Park, settling in by the fire, or booking a long Sunday lunch with friends. Our direction is rooted in: British classics done properly Roasts, pies, puddings, seasonal fish, steaks, braises, sandwiches, snacks and sharing dishes, all cooked with proper technique and a strong sense of place. Gutsy, confident flavours We want food with depth: rich stocks, glossy sauces, sharp pickles, proper seasoning, crisp textures and generous portions. Nothing should feel timid, decorative or apologetic. Seasonal ingredients and thoughtful sourcing Menus should move with the seasons, using British produce wherever possible and celebrating the best of each moment — spring greens, summer tomatoes, autumn game, winter roots, coastal fish, orchard fruit and proper cheese. House-made touches Pickles, chutneys, sauces, pastry, stocks, dressings, relishes and snacks should give the menu its own personality and create value through skill rather than gimmicks. A strong bar and snack offer The Lass should have food that works for every occasion: a quick pint and something salty, a casual lunch, a celebratory dinner, a garden gathering or a proper Sunday roast. Think beef tartare with game chips, mince on dripping toast, rarebit, croquettes, potted meats, seasonal tarts, proper sandwiches, pork chops, pies and generous sharing plates. Sunday as a key part of the offer Sunday lunch is central to The Lass. We want roasts that feel abundant, consistent and worth travelling for, with excellent gravy, crisp potatoes, proper vegetables, generous Yorkshire puddings and the kind of execution that turns first-time guests into regulars. Seasonal specials with purpose Specials should feel exciting but grounded: whole fish, grilled chops, game, offal, slow braises, tarts, pies, seasonal vegetables and dishes that make full use of the kitchen’s skill. The menu should change enough to feel alive, but always remain recognisably pub-first. The right Head Chef will understand that The Lass does not need to chase trends. It needs to serve proper British pub food with confidence, discipline and soul — food that feels rooted in tradition, sharpened by skill and generous enough to bring people back. What we look for in a Head Chef We are looking for someone who: • Has experience leading a fresh food kitchen, • Loves seasonal British produce and proper pub food done well, • Can create menus that are creative, commercial and consistent, • Understands GP, stock control, ordering and labour management, • Leads from the front and brings energy, structure and pride to the kitchen, • Can train, motivate and develop their team, • Takes ownership of standards, food safety and kitchen organisation, • Thrives during busy services, especially Sundays, events and seasonal peaks, • Wants to make their mark on a pub with character, heritage and ambition About you You will be creative but organised, ambitious but grounded, and confident enough to take ownership of the kitchen while working closely with the General Manager to keep building The Lass as a local worth travelling to. This is a role for a chef who wants autonomy, support, development and the chance to lead a kitchen with real identity. Apply now and bring your food, your ideas and your leadership to The Lass O’ Richmond Hill.

Preparing pizza dough from scratch Rolling out and stretching pizza dough into the correct shape Adding the correct amount of sauce, cheese, and toppings to each pizza Monitoring the oven temperature and ensuring that pizzas are cooked for the right amount of time Keeping track of inventory levels for ingredients needed for pizza making Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area We are looking for someone who has experience in working as a chef with knowledge of pizza preparation techniques.

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