59 Best Full-time Chef & Cook Jobs in Blackfriars, London (February 2026)

At Terra Rossa, we pride ourselves on delivering a true taste of Italy with an emphasis on authentic Apulian food. We’re now looking for a passionate Chef to join our talented kitchen team. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook fresh pasta dishes to the highest standard, following Terra Rossa’s recipes and presentation guidelines., • Ensure all ingredients are of top quality.., • Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards., • Manage inventory for the pasta station, placing orders for fresh ingredients as needed. Requirements: • Attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for Italian cuisine., • Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team., • Flexibility with shifts, including evenings and weekends. What We Offer: • Competitive pay of £16-17 per hour., • Opportunities for growth and development within our restaurant., • A positive, team-oriented work environment., • Staff meals and discounts at Terra Rossa. If you have a passion for food and want to bring your culinary expertise to a dynamic, authentic Italian kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Terra Rossa family and take the next step in your culinary journey.

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Vintry & Mercer Hotel

Pastry Chef de Partie (40 hours a week)

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London

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.

Blackfriars, City of London

Terra Rossa is looking for a passionate and skilled Pizzaiolo to join our kitchen team. We pride ourselves on creating authentic Italian dishes with the finest ingredients, and we’re seeking someone who shares our love for great food and craftsmanship. What we’re looking for: • Previous experience as a pizzaiolo or pizza chef, • Passion for authentic Italian cuisine and fresh ingredients, • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude What we offer: • Staff meals & discounts, • A supportive and friendly working environment, • Opportunity to grow with a vibrant and passionate team We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you, Terra Rossa Team

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!

What We’re Looking For | • Friendly, willing to learn, hardworking, positive and bring a good sense of humour to a friendly professional kitchen team., • Good team player with a positive attitude, • Food lovers to join our kitchens What You’ll Do | • To follow hygiene regulations and best practices to help maintain our 5* hygiene standards, • To play a key role in ensuring there is sufficient food (hot and cold) for key service periods, • To assist in preparing and cooking daily deliveries of fresh food, • To assist kitchen supervisor in opening or closing the kitchen What We Offer | • Friendly and dynamic working environment, • Competitive pay + staff meals, • Opportunities for growth and internal promotion, • On-the-job training and support

We’re Hiring – Souvlaki Chef We are looking for an experienced Souvlaki Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience with grilling, preparation, and service, and be reliable and hard-working. 📍 Location: [City of London] ⏰ Full-time

Experienced chef de partie with knowledge of real Italian cuisine

What We’re Looking For | • At least 2 years experience in managing a team, ideally fast paced and high volume kitchenResponsible, hard-working, and detail-oriented, • Good team player with a positive attitude, • Able to work as part of the team, under pressure, • Positive energy and dedication to the team What You’ll Do | • To lead key service, • Help manage our team of Cooks, • To monitor & implement hygiene best practices in and out of service in order to maintain hygiene standards, • Capable identifying problems and suggest solutions, • Report to the Development Chef What We Offer | • Friendly and dynamic working environment, • Competitive pay + staff meals, • Opportunities for growth and internal promotion, • On-the-job training and support Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate Pay: £37000 Annual Expected hours: 45 per week Benefits: • 28 Days holidays, • Company pension, • Store discount Schedule: • Day shift, • Every weekend, • Night shift, • Weekend availability Experience: • kitchen: 2 year Language: • English (preferred) Licence/Certification: • Food Hygiene Certificate

Full time Pizza / Pasta chef at Luciano by Gino D'Acampo in Central London.

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The Sensational sandwich shop

The Sensational Sandwich shop is the brain child of Fraser Searle’s viral channel Sensational Sandwiches (search 'Sensational Sandwiches' on Instagram). This is our first site and we are looking for team members to learn and grow with our new business! Role Overview: As a Sandwich Artist you will ensure all products are made to spec whilst delivering a fantastic customer experience. Key Responsibilities • Ensuring all Health and food safety procedures are being followed., • Ensure a great guest experience., • Work closely with management, • Ensure quality always comes first What We Offer: • Competitive pay rate, • 28 days paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays), • Free meal during shifts, • Direct involvement in shaping one of London’s most exciting food brands, • Ongoing training and internal progression opportunities Why Work With Us: • Career Progression - Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities, • Work-Life Balance - Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling, • Development Opportunities - Ongoing learning and leadership exposure, • Inclusive Culture - Diverse, welcoming, and people-first environment

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Applebee's Restaurant Group

Who are we looking for? At La Gamba we are looking for kind, friendly, personable people who are passionate about serving well-thought-out food and drink. We're very proud of delivering great produce, with friendly, well informed service and are looking for others who feel the same. The right person will be looking to build or expand a career as chef, appreciate the small details and enjoy sharing knowledge with colleagues and guests alike. The role The main purpose of the role is to smoothly manage your section during the shift, as well as supporting the rest of the team. Cooking all dishes up to standards, organising and preparing the section for the evening shift or the following day, and giving well-informed recommendations to those sitting around the bar, to ensure our guests leave having had a great experience that we are proud of. This role will involve opening and closing different sections in the kitchen to the highest health and safety standards. Salary From £15.50 per hour built of basic £12.21 + tronc - Tronc is reviewed and increased after passing probation Full time: 35 hours per week Part time: we may have availability so please reach out and ask

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