53 Best Full-time Chef & Cook Jobs in Barbican, London (March 2026)

Attention all talented Pastry Chef de Parties! We're on the hunt for a skilled and experienced individual to join our fast-paced kitchen team at Vintry & Mercer Hotel, located in the heart of the City. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, gained in a restaurant or hotel of similar standard. We need someone who can hit the ground running and work with independence and confidence. As our Pastry Chef de Partie, you'll play an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of our Afternoon Tea service as well as producing high quality desserts for lunch / dinner and events. That means you'll need to have the skills to manage your own section and excel under pressure. If you're ready to showcase your culinary talents and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Join our dynamic team and help us create an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.

Hey there, talented foodie superstar! We’re on the hunt for an outstanding Chef de Partie to bring the heat and hustle to our lively team. Open from late morning to late evening, offering a dining menu to suit all occasions with dishes such as our infamous Burger, delightful small plates and our tasty Tradition Pub Food. Behind the bar our experienced team mix up some of London’s best cocktails, signature gin and tonics and premium craft beers; perfect for after-work drinks or a meal with that special someone. What’s in it for you? Competitive rate per hour inclusive of tronc (cha-ching!) Be part of an award-winning company going places – recently rated Sunday Times 100 best places to work Delicious training, career growth, and promotion opportunities (your future head chef role starts here!) Discount fun across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants Team trips, socials, and incentives — because we work hard and play harder! Free grub on shift — yes, we feed our heroes! Celebrate YOU — birthdays off on us! Cycle to work scheme, Stream wages, and more cool perks! What will you be doing? Demonstrate commitment and reliability to the kitchen squad Be part of the team to create dishes that wow and excite our guests Helping develop and perfect our menu — elevating pub classics with seasonal flair Keeping standards high, safe, and fun — because a happy kitchen is a tasty kitchen! Working with fresh produce allowing for creativity — your ideas matter! Are you the one? Passionate about food & being in a team Reliable and takes on responsibility Ready to work in a buzzing, high-energy environment Looking to grow into a Head Chef role (we’ll support you every step of the way!) Ready to make magic happen? Drop us a line! Come for a tour, share a laugh, and see why Urban Pubs and Bars is the place to be. Let’s cook up something amazing together!

🍴 Chef de Partie Wanted – Vibrant Mediterranean Kitchen | London We’re hiring a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join our team at our busy, high-quality Mediterranean restaurant in London. If you have a love for seasonal ingredients, bold flavours, and working in a supportive, creative kitchen — we’d love to hear from you. 👨‍🍳 What We Offer: Competitive wages based on experience No Sunday shifts – we’re closed every Sunday to ensure our team has time to rest. A positive and professional working environment The chance to work with fresh, high-quality Mediterranean produce Opportunity to grow with a team that values creativity and collaboration 🔪 You’ll Be: An experienced chef, ready to support and lead in a fast-paced kitchen Passionate about Mediterranean cuisine and seasonal cooking Confident in maintaining high standards of food prep and hygiene A team player who can communicate clearly and calmly Able to support the Head Chef with ordering and ensuring smooth service. 📍 Location: Barbican / Clerkenwell (zone 1–2) 📆 Immediate start available 💼 Full-time position 👋 Ready to join our kitchen?

We’re looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a love for Italian cuisine. About the Role As our Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver outstanding dishes and ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll take pride in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation while contributing to menu development and innovation. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Head Chef in designing and developing new menus. Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standard, ensuring consistency and creativity. Follow food storage guidelines for chilled, frozen, and ambient stock — employing correct rotation principles and labelling. Adhere to allergen and food safety protocols, ensuring a safe environment for guests with dietary requirements. Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and compliance at all times. Support the kitchen team through cleaning, opening, and closing checklists. Requirements • Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional kitchen., • Strong knowledge and passion for Italian cuisine., • Pizza-making skills are a plus., • Diligent, hard-working, and with excellent attention to detail., • A team player who takes pride in keeping the kitchen clean and organized., • Must have the right to work in the UK. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience., • Opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a passionate culinary team., • Supportive and creative working environment.

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Farmer J

Back of House Team Member - Old Broad Street- Fully Flexible/ Full time

WE GIVE A FORK!!! Do you? Do you get a kick when you prep and cook fresh food in a busy kitchen? Then keep reading... Farmer J is looking for keen food lovers to join our kitchens - who are friendly, willing to learn, hardworking, positive and bring a good sense of humour to a friendly professional kitchen team. We are looking for a full-time kitchen team members, who are happy to get involved with prep and cooking in different kitchen sections as part of our fast-growing team. Starting salary is £ 13.65 (inc. £1 bonus). What We Offer: -Most delicious free food on a shift think: Mac and cheese, shakshuka, harrisa chicken and much more! -Healthcare cash plan -Unlimited coffee by Origin Roasters -50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty -Discount on our Pantry selection like a tahini chocolate spread -You will never work on your Birthday and be paid for it -Annual team parties -Opportunity to grow in the company -Strong Training Programmes -Green Commute – Cycle Scheme -Employee Assistance program supporting mental health and well being -Farmer of the Quarter Awards and more Our food is a selection of healthy Middle Eastern and Mediterranean style dishes that roll with the seasons, and we source our food locally wherever we can. Our steaks our from sustainable grass fed cattle (we use the same butcher as the Queen) and our chicken is Red Tractor Farmer J is a growing company who believes in great food and good people. We focus on two things at Farmer J, customers, and our teams! Without them we wouldn't be here! If you want to be part of a fun, multicultural and energetic kitchen team, apply ASAP

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