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We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our busy Italian restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to play a key role in a fast-paced kitchen, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, authentic dishes. As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, help maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, and assist in leading and motivating the team during busy service periods. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, • Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, • Support, train, and motivate junior kitchen staff, • Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Help with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste, • Step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role within a busy kitchen, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, • A genuine passion for Italian cuisine and quality food, • High standards of cleanliness, consistency, and attention to detail, • A positive, team-focused attitude What We Offer: • Competitive pay of £15–£17 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time position (approximately 40 hours per week), • A well-structured rota supporting a healthy work-life balance, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a well-established restaurant

We are a small family-run business looking for an experienced and reliable kitchen chef to join our friendly team we serve some Portuguese cuisine alongside English breakfast , jacket potatoes , omelette and freshly made daily sandwhiches . We are looking for someone passionate about food , organised and able to work well in a busy kitchen environment . We would love someone creative who thinks outside the box , as we are always open to trying new ideas and dishes .

Pizza Chef at Sapore Vero, Italian pizzerias in South East London. Based at Hither Green (Staplehurst Road, SE13), with shifts also at our Bromley site and on our pizza vans at events. Our dough is made fresh in our central kitchen, so your job is prep and service on the oven: great pizza, every time, following our recipes. What we're looking for: 2+ years as a pizza chef (Neapolitan or Roman style a big plus) Flexible to work across Hither Green, Bromley and our pizza vans Fast, clean and consistent on a busy service Evenings and weekends What we offer: £15-£16 per hour + service charge Full-time, 45 hours a week Staff meals every shift and free pizza on your days off 30% discount at all Sapore Vero sites 28 days' holiday First step: a 1-hour skills test with our head pizza chef. Apply now, we reply within 48 hours.

Requires experienced chef for a world cuisine buffet dining restaurant. Ability and willingness to prepare a variety of cuisines based on a diverse global menu. Ability to utilise industrial catering equipment to efficiently prepare healthy and delicious meals. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service, working with a small and friendly team. Related catering qualifications are desirable including food and hygiene but more importantly someone who has a “can do” attitude with a willingness to learn.

We are looking for an experienced and creative Brunch Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a busy café environment and passionate about producing fresh, well-presented brunch dishes. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook a high-quality all-day brunch menu, • Produce dishes such as eggs, avocado dishes, pancakes, French toast, breakfast plates, sandwiches and salads, • Ensure excellent taste, presentation and consistency, • Handle breakfast service efficiently during busy periods, • Complete daily food preparation and mise en place, • Monitor stock levels, portion control and food wastage, • Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness and organisation, • Follow all food hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures, • Work closely with front-of-house and management, • Help develop new seasonal brunch dishes and specials Ideal Candidate • Previous experience as a Brunch Chef, Breakfast Chef or Chef de Partie, • Strong egg cookery and breakfast/brunch experience, • Good presentation and plating skills, • Able to work quickly while maintaining quality, • Reliable, punctual and organised, • Good understanding of food safety and allergens, • Comfortable working independently when required, • Creative and interested in modern café/brunch trends

Junior Sous Chef Pay: £16–£20 per hour + Tronc + Cash Tips Job Type: Full-time About the Role We are looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our growing kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering high-quality food and is ready to take the next step in their culinary career. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, supporting daily kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations., • Prepare and deliver dishes to consistently high standards., • Supervise and motivate junior kitchen team members., • Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and safety standards., • Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste., • Ensure smooth and efficient service during busy periods., • Contribute to menu development and continuous kitchen improvement. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to progress., • Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food., • Excellent teamwork, communication and leadership abilities., • Good understanding of food safety, HACCP and kitchen procedures., • Ability to remain organised and perform under pressure., • Positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn and develop. Salary & Benefits • Competitive pay: £16–£20 per hour, • Tronc and cash tips on top of hourly pay, • Free meals during shifts, • Employee discounts, • Performance-based bonuses, • Opportunities for career progression, • Supportive and professional working environment Apply Now! If you’re an ambitious chef looking to develop your skills, take on more responsibility and become part of a passionate hospitality team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and tell us why you’d be a great addition to our kitchen team!

Whelan's Pub Chain We serve daily specials, hearty Sunday roasts, a full main menu, and a children’s offering; all in an environment that caters equally for families, groups, music lovers and sport watchers. Whelan's Pub Chain The Role We are looking for a talented, reliable Chef who will: • Plan, prepare and cook the core menu, daily specials, and Sunday roasts to high standard, • Ensure food consistency, quality, presentation and cost control, • Manage the kitchen prep, stock rotation, ordering and safe storage of all food items, • Maintain health & safety, hygiene & cleanliness standards in the kitchen at all times, • Work closely with Front of House to ensure smooth service across all meal periods, • Help train and support junior kitchen staff, and be a positive team member Requirements To succeed in this role you should have: • Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in a busy pub / gastro-pub / casual dining environment, • Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety (e.g. HACCP), • Ability to work to recipes and adapt when needed; creativity in developing specials and seasonal dishes, • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks during service peaks, • Good communication & teamwork skills What We Offer • Competitive salary, • Opportunity to work in a vibrant, well-established pub with high footfall and a strong reputation, • Supportive team environment with chances for creative input into menus & specials, • Regular service hours with occasional evenings / weekends, as typical in hospitality, • Staff benefits (e.g. meals on duty, staff discounts) How to Apply If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills to The New Inn and help us deliver great food in a welcoming and energetic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We are a family-run restaurant that has been operating for over 30 years. Our menu is simple and classic, combining traditional Italian dishes with some influences to suit English tastes. The kitchen is divided into four sections: meat, fish, pasta and starters, so there will normally be four chefs working together each day. The working week is Tuesday to Saturday. Every day we have four chefs in the kitchen, plus two kitchen porters, one focused on pots and pans and one on dishes who also helps the chefs with some preparation work. During the week we serve around 60–80 customers between Tuesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday are our busiest times, averages between 120–140 customers. The atmosphere in the kitchen is very important to us. We work with experienced people, maintain good teamwork, and try to create a positive working environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Carmelo

Mocha Vista is a new family-owned café opening on 1st November 2026 on Lee High Road, London. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable and experienced cook to join our team from the very beginning and help us build a successful café. Your Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook delicious breakfasts, pancakes, omelettes, sandwiches and brunch dishes., • Confidently manage daily kitchen operations., • Ensure food is prepared to a high standard with consistent quality and presentation., • Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness., • Organise ingredients, monitor stock and minimise waste., • Work efficiently during busy breakfast and lunch periods., • Help us improve our menu and kitchen operations as the business grows. What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience working in a café, restaurant or breakfast/brunch kitchen., • Confidence preparing a variety of breakfast and brunch dishes independently., • Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene., • Someone organised, hardworking and reliable., • A friendly, positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills., • Someone who takes initiative and genuinely cares about the success of the business. Why Join Us? We’re a small, family-run business offering a friendly and supportive working environment. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something new, contribute your ideas and grow with us.

Sous Chef – The Perry Hill Pub, Catford £15–£17 per hour + tronc Full-time / Permanent The Perry Hill is a busy independent pub in Catford, South East London, serving fresh, seasonal pub food alongside a strong events and functions business. We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This would suit someone who enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients, is confident leading a busy service, and wants to be part of a friendly, independent pub. The role You’ll work closely with the Head Chef across regular pub services, busy weekends, Sunday roasts, functions and events. You’ll help keep the kitchen organised, support the team and take charge when the Head Chef is away. Typical responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients, • Leading services and maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, • Supporting and developing junior members of the kitchen team, • Planning prep for regular services, functions and larger events, • Helping with ordering, stock control and rotation, • Managing portions and reducing food waste, • Maintaining food safety, allergen and hygiene standards, • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and specials, • Working closely with the front-of-house team to keep services running smoothly What we’re looking for Ideally, you’ll have previous experience as a Sous Chef or be a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in a fresh-food pub, restaurant or similar kitchen. You should be: • Confident cooking with fresh ingredients and working across sections, • Able to lead a busy service with a calm, organised approach, • Supportive of your team and clear in your communication, • Reliable, practical and comfortable taking responsibility, • Familiar with ordering, stock management and controlling waste, • Confident with food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Happy working evenings and weekends as part of a rota, • Interested in producing good-quality, straightforward pub food Experience with Sunday roasts, functions and high-volume services would be particularly useful. Hours & pay £15–£17 per hour plus a share of tronc. This is a permanent, full-time position, including evenings and weekends as part of a rota. We’re happy to discuss the working pattern with the right person. About The Perry Hill The Perry Hill is an independent neighbourhood pub in Catford with a large garden, busy food trade and a strong calendar of events, parties and functions. We focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming pub while still taking the quality of our food and service seriously. If you enjoy fresh cooking, take pride in running a good service and want to help lead the kitchen in an independent pub, we’d love to hear from you.

We are a family-run restaurant that has been operating for over 30 years. Our menu is simple and classic, combining traditional Italian dishes with some influences to suit English tastes. The kitchen is divided into four sections: meat, fish, pasta and starters, so there will normally be four chefs working together each day. The working week is Tuesday to Saturday. Every day we have four chefs in the kitchen, plus two kitchen porters, one focused on pots and pans and one on dishes who also helps the chefs with some preparation work. During the week we serve around 60–80 customers between Tuesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday are our busiest times, averages between 100–120 customers. The atmosphere in the kitchen is very important to us. We work with experienced people, maintain good teamwork, and try to create a positive working environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Carmelo

🍝 PASTA CHEF WANTED – START ASAP! The Coffee Yard – Beckenham 📍 High Street, Beckenham We’re looking for an experienced Pasta Chef to join our team immediately. ✅ Pasta cooking experience essential ✅ Fast-paced café environment ✅ Good pay – depending on experience ✅ Immediate start available 📩 Interested? Message us today to apply. The Coffee Yard – Good Coffee • Good People • Great Place

👨‍🍳 WE’RE HIRING – TWO EXPERIENCED SOUS CHEFS Bella Roma Beckenham and Bella Roma Locksbottom are recruiting! We’re looking for passionate, committed sous chefs with 9+ years of experience in fine dining Italian kitchens. You must be able to handle a very busy restaurant, maintain consistently high standards and work closely with the team to help us keep improving. 💷 Salary: £60,000 per year 🏖️ Holiday: 28 days per year 📅 Start date: ASAP To apply, send your CV to Bella Roma or visit the restaurant for an interview. Many thanks, Leo Owner, Bella Roma

Location: Avocado and coffee SE10 9Er please don’t bother to apply if you don’t have good experience. Only for full timePlease send us your cv🕒 Hours: Full-time(8Am -6pm) Join our bustling breakfast and cafe as a Chef!We're seeking a skilled chef to craft delicious breakfast, meals in a fast-paced environment. As a vital member of our team, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking breakfast dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food quality and consistency. If you're passionate about creating tasty breakfast delights and thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting, we want you on our team! Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast items such as pancakes, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches etc., • Ensure all food is prepared to order and meets quality standards, • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, • Collaborate with team members to coordinate orders and ensure timely service, • Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations Requirements: • At leat 2 years experience as a chef, preferably in a breakfast or brunch setting, • Solid understanding of breakfast cooking techniques and recipes, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Strong attention to detail and food presentation skills, • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Benefits: • 28 Days Paid Annual Leave: Plenty of time to relax and recharge., • Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and expertise., • Creative Freedom: Design exciting, innovative menus.

EXPERIENCED TURKISH CHEFS WANTED 🇹🇷🔥 The Skewer in Blackfen is looking for experienced Turkish chefs to join our team. We’re looking for chefs with experience in Turkish cuisine, including meat preparation, grill and busy service. Good experience is essential and you must be confident working as part of a fast-paced kitchen team. 📍 The Skewer – Blackfen For more information, please contact.

We are an independent health-focused kitchen and coffee lounge, passionate about creating fresh, nutritious food without compromising on flavour or presentation. Our menu focuses on breakfast, brunch and healthy, wholesome dishes made with quality ingredients. We’re looking for a chef who is confident, organised and genuinely passionate about food, with a strong understanding of kitchen operations and food hygiene. You’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard, maintaining excellent food presentation, managing prep and stock, keeping the kitchen clean and organised, and working closely with the team during busy services. We’d particularly love someone who enjoys creativity and menu development. As a growing independent business, there is opportunity for the right chef to bring ideas to the table, help develop new dishes and play an important role in shaping our evolving menu.

We are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience as CDP or similar role, • Takes pride in producing great quality food, • Has excellent attention to details and high standards, • Works and communicates well as part of a team, • Can stay calm and organised during busy services, • Has a genuine passion for hospitality and wants to develop their skills. We are a busy gastropub in Blackheath. popular for our Sunday roast, serving quality food in a friendly and welcoming environment. We offer a supportive team, opportunities to develop and progress within Metropolitan Pub Company and the chance to be part of a pub that genuinely cares about its food, guests and people. Come and join our team!

We are looking for experienced and talented chef to join our team in Beckenham, is required previous experience with breakfast. Most of our food is made in house from scratch working with fresh ingredients. The venue is a busy bubbling restaurant open from Monday to Sunday. Suited for friendly, energetic and professional team players! We offer competitive wage between £13 and £15 per hour, we offer training and staff food/drinks when on duty. There is a great training program in place and plenty of opportunity to grow in the business. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Our Kitchen! We’re a proud, family-run African restaurant known for our signature tilapia dishes and warm, welcoming atmosphere. We’re looking for a skilled and reliable chefs to help us continue serving the best African food in town. What You’ll Do: • Cook and plate fish dishes that highlight the authentic flavors of our kitchen, • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, following food safety standards, • Work closely with our team, sharing knowledge and supporting each other What We’re Looking For: • Experience working with fish, especially tilapia, in a professional kitchen, • A positive attitude and respect for African cuisine and culture, • Team player who enjoys working in a family-run environment What We Offer: • A supportive and friendly team that feels like family, • A chance to grow and learn new skills in our kitchen, • Delicious staff meals and other perks Apply Today:If you have experience working with fish and a passion for sharing African cuisine, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and tell us why you’d be a great fit for our family kitchen.

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Korean Hot Food Chef to join our kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing authentic Korean hot food to a consistently high standard while maintaining excellent food quality, presentation, hygiene and kitchen organisation. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook a range of Korean hot food dishes to the restaurant's recipes and standards., • Ensure food is consistently well-presented, correctly portioned and cooked to a high standard., • Prepare ingredients including meat, vegetables, sauces, marinades, soups and other Korean dishes., • Maintain consistency in taste, portion size and presentation during busy service., • Work efficiently during busy periods and ensure orders are prepared within expected service times., • Follow recipes, preparation methods and instructions from the Head Chef., • Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards., • Ensure ingredients are stored correctly and follow stock rotation procedures., • Monitor food quality and report any issues with ingredients or equipment., • Minimise food waste and assist with effective stock control., • Keep the kitchen, preparation areas and equipment clean and organised., • Follow all company policies and food safety procedures., • Assist with preparation and closing duties as required. Experience & Skills Essential: • Previous experience working as a Korean chef or in a Korean restaurant kitchen., • Good knowledge of Korean cuisine and cooking techniques., • Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a busy restaurant environment., • Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety., • Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team., • Strong attention to detail and consistency.

Yammas in Beckenham is looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. We are looking for someone reliable, professional and passionate about food, with experience working in a busy restaurant kitchen. Duties include: Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard Maintaining quality and presentation Keeping your section clean and organised Following food hygiene and safety standards Supporting the Head Chef and kitchen team during service Requirements: Previous kitchen experience required Reliable and punctual Able to work evenings and weekends Good teamwork and communication skills Passion for food and hospitality To apply, please send your CV or contact us directly.