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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

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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!

Food Preparation and Cooking • Prepare and cook dishes according to Limoncello’s recipes and presentation standards., • Set up and organise the assigned section before service., • Prepare ingredients, sauces, garnishes and mise en place., • Follow portion sizes and minimise food waste., • Ensure all dishes are served on time and at the correct temperature. 2. Running the Kitchen Section • Take responsibility for the assigned section throughout service., • Keep the section fully stocked and organised., • Monitor orders and communicate clearly with other chefs., • Maintain consistent quality during busy periods., • Inform the senior chef promptly about shortages, delays or equipment problems. 3. Food Safety and Hygiene • Follow food safety, allergen and cross-contamination procedures., • Check and record food temperatures as required., • Label, date and store food correctly., • Follow cleaning schedules and keep the work area hygienic., • Use knives, fryers, ovens and other equipment safely. 4. Teamwork and Support • Help other sections when your own section is under control., • Assist with pot washing, cleaning and kitchen closing duties when required., • Follow reasonable instructions from the Head Chef or Sous Chef., • Treat colleagues respectfully and communicate professionally. 5. Stock and Waste Control • Check stock levels and report items that need replenishing., • Rotate stock using FIFO (first in, first out)., • Follow portion control and reduce unnecessary waste., • Report spoiled or out-of-date food and record waste as required. 6. Opening and Closing Duties • Complete section preparation before service., • Clean and sanitise the section at the end of service., • Store and label remaining food correctly., • Switch off equipment where appropriate and safe., • Complete the assigned closing checklist before leaving. 7. Accountability • Take ownership of the assigned section., • Complete duties without needing repeated reminders., • Follow the kitchen rota and agreed working hours., • Report problems rather than leaving tasks unfinished., • Maintain Limoncello’s standards for food quality, cleanliness and teamwork.

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

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