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We are looking for a Part-time Italian Chef with a high skill set across all aspects in a kitchen for a new, small, trattoria-style Italian restaurant in the Angel/Barbican area. We need a chef with a good knowledge of Italian pizza making and pasta experience. The candidate must have the willingness to work independently to prepare, execute and deliver and clean whilst working with a minimal team. Due to the constraints of the kitchen, food wastage management is a must for the business. Most importantly, being able to communicate clearly and respectfully with the team is essential. Shifts needed are: Monday to Friday lunchtime and Monday dinner. Italian cuisine experience preferable but not essential.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Kitchen team member to join our brigade here at Native Places - Kings Wardrobe. The Deli Counter is the new addition at Native King's Wardrobe. Our guests' first sense of arrival, is a reception, hotel lobby, café and counter deli during the day, serving small plates and drinks in the evening. As our Kitchen Team Member you will: Working as a part of team on a particular section. Maintain high levels of personal hygiene and immaculate presentation Work well within the team, communicating effectively with all necessary team members to ensure all preparation, closing down, and other associated tasks are completed effectively and efficiently Have an open and approachable manner and thrive on interacting with people Excellent attention to detail Immaculate presentation Experience: ·Previous experience in a similar role, within hospitality industry ·Demonstrable experience of working in a customer-facing role ·Experience of working within the hotel / hospitality / travel sector ·Strong, proven track record of delivering exceptional guest service As well as being able to call yourself a ‘Native’ here’s some of the other great benefits of working with us: Friends & Family discount on Native stays. 6 days Company Sick Pay / year Cycle to work scheme. Number of Holidays increasing with years of service (1 day per year). Meals on duty Employee of the month perks Recommend a Friend scheme If you're as passionate as we are about providing exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you! We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are looking for an experienced chef to join the team on a part time basis. Must have experience in a busy service and be able to present and cook food to a very high standard. Must be a team player, strong communicator and be confident in following recipes and completing prep efficiently to instructions given.

Part-Time Chef – Occasional Evening Shifts Central London | Breddos Tacos We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking part-time chef to join our team for evening shifts across our Central London taquerias. You’ll be supporting prep, service, cleanliness, and kitchen standards in a fast-paced environment. What we’re looking for: • Previous kitchen experience, • Calm and efficient during busy services, • Good attitude and strong work ethic, • Reliable and punctual, • Able to work occasional mid-week evenings & maybe some weekends Mexican cuisine experience is a big advantage, but not essential... the right attitude, pace, and willingness to learn matter most.

We are looking for assistant chef at our amazing newly opened Gastro Pub, at Fulham Chealse

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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic runner/ bar back to join our team on part-time basis. To start first week of May 2026 Requirements: • Previous experience in a similar role, • Italian language preferred, • Good level of English is essential, • Must have the right to work in the UK Salary: • Starting from £12.71per hour + service charge Job Responsibilities: • Welcome customers in a polite and friendly manner, • Provide excellent customer service throughout their dining experience, • Good knowledge of Italian food If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a part time chef to join our team for evening shift 3 days per week 3-10 (21 hours a week)

Independent restaurant in Ealing Broadway is looking for a friendly chef to join the team. Our seasonal menu and weekly specials will keep you learning and develop your skills. Experience preferred but not essential. Level 2 in food safety would be beneficial but we do offer the certificate to all our employees. Staff meals and drinks Great opportunities for the right candidate.

DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCED! Join our lovely café near Shepherds Bush station! We are looking for a part time (2 days a week, including one of the days being Sunday and the second day being mid week) Salad Chef responsible for preparing fresh salads and dressings, ensuring high-quality presentation and ingredient freshness. Key Responsibilities:

Azura is a Mediterranean grill restaurant. We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our innovative culinary team. As Sous Chef, you will work closely with our Head Chef to deliver exceptional Mediterranean-inspired dishes, ensuring high standards in both taste and presentation. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in menu development and daily kitchen operations, • Lead the team in the Head Chef’s absence, • Maintain hygiene and safety standards, • Monitor stock levels and order supplies Requirements: • Proven experience in a similar role, • Strong leadership skills, • Passion for culinary excellence

Pastry & Jamaican Patty Baker (Part-Time) We are looking for a reliable and skilled individual with experience in making Jamaican patties to join our team. The role involves preparing pastry and baking patties around 3 days per week. Responsibilities: • Prepare and handle pastry dough for Jamaican patties, • Make and bake patties to a high standard, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen Requirements: • Proven experience making Jamaican patties is essential, • Good attention to detail and consistency, • Punctual, reliable, and able to work independently This is a part-time role (3 days per week), with the opportunity for more days and increased pay for the right person who performs well.

Join our award-winning gastropub in Dalston, recognized as one of the Top 5 Gastropubs in London by TimeOut. We are seeking a passionate Demi Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie to become a valuable part of our small, friendly team. This is a part-time position, offering approximately 25-30 hours per week, typically spread across 2-3 days, with flexibility to accommodate schedules. What we offer: • Competitive pay of £15-18 per hour, depending on experience, plus tronc (usually an additional £2-3 per hour)., • 50% staff discount on food and drinks., • Delicious staff meals provided on every shift., • Opportunities for professional development, including in-house butchery training.

Food prep and cooking in front of customers during service. Expedite orders in a fast paced environment with a very busy lunch trade. Experienced cooks only. Potential to grow and become head cook and manager of the shop

PART TIME CHEF DE PARTIE PLEASE READ ALL, Famous cafè in the City offering brunch 5 days a week, Monday to Friday The position comes with around 25 hours a week over 3 days. The days are pretty much set so it gives you the chance to plan your rota if you have a second job. The restaurant is also very busy with functions throughout the year so there is chance to do more hours on the weekends. Requirements • Professional and reliable (non negotiable), • Experience with brunch dishes is a huge bonus, • Clean and well presented, • A can-do attitude, • Punctual If interested, apply and tell me a bit lore about yourself

Reports to: Head Chef (Shankar Gurumurthy) Department: Operations Location: Wood Green, London N22 Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday (full-time) Type: Permanent About Eat Píng Eat Píng is a fast-growing, London-based meal subscription business delivering balanced and nutritious Asian food at scale. We combine authentic flavours with healthier ingredient substitutions and no trade-off between taste and health. We’ve scaled from zero to over 5,500 meals per week within our first year and are building the operational foundations to triple that. This is not a live-service kitchen. We are a food production operation built with systematic, military-grade operational discipline. Every dish follows a standardised recipe bible and plating bible, batch cooked and blast chilled to exacting food safety standards. The Role We’re hiring a Chef de Partie to take ownership of a designated section within our production kitchen. You’ll be responsible for executing your station to the highest standard across our weekly production cycle from prep through to portioning. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in precision, consistency, and speed, and who wants to grow within a fast-scaling food business. Key Responsibilities Production & Execution • Take full ownership of your assigned section across the weekly production cycle: sauce prep (Tuesday), main prep (Wednesday), production (Thursday), portioning and sealing (Friday–Saturday), • Execute batch cooking to recipe bible specifications using commercial kitchen equipment including Rational Bratt Pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, and Robocoupes, • Ensure all food from your section is blast chilled to below 2°C within protocol timeframes and correctly transferred to cold room storage, • Operate your designated station on the 4-station portioning assembly line (carb, protein, vegetable, or sauce/garnish), maintaining speed and accuracy Quality & Consistency • Prepare all dishes to the exact specifications set out in the recipe bible and plating bible as consistency is a non-negotiable, • Monitor dish weights and presentation at your station to ensure adherence to plating standards, • Conduct taste checks on your section’s output and flag any quality concerns to the Head Chef immediately Requirements Essential: • Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up, in a high-volume food production or commercial kitchen environment, • Solid understanding of batch cooking techniques, blast chilling protocols, and cold chain management, • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (HS2) — or willingness to obtain before start date, • Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety record-keeping, • Competent operating commercial kitchen equipment (Bratt pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, Robocoupes), • Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain high standards under pressure across long production days, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment where discipline and output matter, • Right to work in the UK Desirable: • Experience with Asian cuisine, particularly South East Asian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese cooking techniques and flavour profiles, • Background in meal prep, subscription food, or FMCG food production, • Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification Our Culture Eat Píng operates by four core standards. These aren’t aspirational — they’re how we work every day: • Aggressive Intensity — We are here to win. We expect high performers who consistently bring their A-game., • Ruthless Efficiency — Every effort must drive meaningful results. We focus on what matters most and execute relentlessly., • Cross Collaboration — No role operates in isolation. Kitchen, operations, growth, and tech work together with shared responsibility., • Creative Discipline — Punctuality, professionalism, and respect are mandatory. At the same time, if you believe a process can be improved, we want to hear it.

I care about all and i am looking for a person even without experience i can teach him day by day

🍽️ Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £14 – £14.60 per hour 📆 Part-time | 20 – 25 hours per week 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • A rare chance to help shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽‍🍳 YOUR ROLE As a Chef, you’ll take ownership of your section and play a key role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support the Sous and Head Chef, develop your skills, and help deliver the high standards that make Chuku’s special. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading on food prep - preparing and cooking dishes to Chuku’s standards, • Supporting with mise en place, accepting deliveries and completing daily checks, • Taking ownership of your role during service and running it with confidence when required, • Maintaining Food Safety & Health & Safety standards, • Assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage, • Helping to train and support junior chefs and team members, • Bringing positive energy, teamwork and passion into the kitchen 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 2+ years’ experience working as a chef in a busy kitchen, • Confidence in taking ownership during service and supporting the team with consistency, • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality dishes, • Good organisation and communication skills, even under pressure, • A willingness to learn, grow, and support your teammates, • A genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — just bring your curiosity and passion. We’ll teach you the flavours; you bring the dedication. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother-and-sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

Are you passionate about pizzas? Do you have what it takes to join a dynamic team in our pizza and cocktail bar? We are seeking an experienced and team-oriented individual to join us as a Pizza Chef. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook gourmet pizzas, ensuring high quality and consistency Assist in organizing and maintaining the kitchen, including inventory management and food stock rotation Collaborate with the Head Chef and other team members to create new pizza recipes and develop innovative ideas Monitor food levels and ensure efficient use of ingredients to minimize waste Adhere to all health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized work environment Contribute to a positive and energetic atmosphere, working collaboratively with the team to provide exceptional service to our customers Requirements: Proven experience as a Pizza Chef, with a strong knowledge of dough stretching, pizza topping, and oven management Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, maintaining consistency and quality during busy periods Knowledge of different types of pizzas and various cooking techniques is essential Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail Positive and energetic attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends If you possess the desired skills and qualifications and are excited about joining our new venture, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for growth and development. We look forward to welcoming a talented and enthusiastic Pizza Chef to our team in Hackney Wick!

🔥 Chef Wanted – East African Cuisine (Launch Team) 🔥 We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef with strong experience in Somali and/or Kenyan cuisine to join us for an exciting new food concept launching this July. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand from the ground up — helping refine and deliver a menu inspired by rich East African flavours with a modern, elevated touch. 📍 Role Details: • Position: Chef (East African Cuisine), • Start Date: First week of July, • Opening Date: 6th July, • Collaborate on menu development and finalisation ahead of launch, • Prepare and present authentic East African dishes to a high standard, • Bring creativity while maintaining cultural authenticity, • Proven experience cooking Somali and/or Kenyan cuisine, • Strong understanding of traditional flavours, ingredients, and techniques, • Swahili language skills are highly desirable, • Professional, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, • Passionate about East African food and culture, • Detail-oriented with a high standard for presentation and taste, • A team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Ukai, a premier bar restaurant renowned for its innovative contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine, modern cocktails, and stunning design, is seeking a talented and passionate chef to join our culinary team. As a key member of our kitchen, you will be instrumental in crafting exquisite sushi and sashimi dishes that reflect our commitment to quality and artistic presentation. We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to culinary excellence and has a deep understanding of Japanese culinary traditions and modern techniques. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare a wide variety of sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese delicacies with precision and artistry., • Ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation., • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service., • Adhere to all health and safety regulations. We are looking for candidates who possess: • Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in a high-volume, quality restaurant environment., • Expertise in knife skills and traditional Japanese culinary methods., • A strong passion for Japanese cuisine and a creative approach to food preparation., • Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation standards., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Join Ukai and become part of a team that values innovation, quality, and exceptional dining experiences.

We are seeking an experienced Wok Chef to join our street food stall in Soho, London. This role involves not only the preparation of high-quality Asian street food but also assisting with the setup and dismantling of our gazebo. While cooking is a significant part of the role, it will occupy approximately 3-4 hours of your shift. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £12-£13 for the right candidate.

🍕 URGENT: Relief Pizza Chef Needed – Islington 🍕 Hammerton Brewery Taproom is looking for an experienced Pizza Chef for immediate cover this weekend. Rate: £18.00 per hour Location: Islington, London (N7) Start: Friday 27th March 2026 Shifts Required: • Friday 27th: 12:00 – 22:00, • Saturday 28th: 12:00 – 22:00, • Sunday 29th: 12:00 – 21:00 Requirements: • Proven experience as a Pizza Chef (Essential)., • Must be fast, reliable, and comfortable running the section solo. APPLY NOW: Message ASAP with your availability! Thank you Hammerton team

We look for chefs and hobby chefs who love cooking and who want to work FROM HOME(!) and cook from home selling their meals. We will sign you up, people will pick up your meals at your home and you will be paid into your bank account. If you are passionate about food and cooking is your thing we look forward to have you with us! Part-time & Full time possible 🏡🥘👩‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳👨🏿‍🍳😋🍔🌭🌮🌯🥙🥗🥪🍕🍨🎂🧁🍰🥮

Food preparation including bread and cookie baking Ensure food storage and preparation areas are maintained according to Health & Safety and Audit standards Comply with Food Code of Practice Till Operator Monitoring stock levels Checking in deliveries Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules Follow security & safety procedures Maintain a safe working environment for employees and customers Maintain high personal presentation in the provided uniform to meet the Subway® brand and customer expectations Work as a team member Deliver a high standard of service when dealing with products, sales and catering for customer needs.

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The Deli is an exciting new addition to the heart of Barbican, bringing the authentic charm of Italian-style sandwiches and coffee to London. We pride ourselves on serving great food, specialty coffees, and warm service in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Baretto is looking for a passionate and experienced Sandwich Chef to join our team and lead the preparation of our fresh, high-quality Italian sandwiches and Charcuterie Board We’re a small, quality-focused team committed to delivering delicious food, friendly service, and a relaxed but refined experience for our customers. What You’ll Do • Prepare and assemble Italian-style sandwiches to a consistently high standard, • Oversee daily food prep, ensuring freshness, proper rotation, and smooth service, • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation, • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations, • Support stock management, ordering, and inventory control, • Engage with customers when needed and help build a welcoming atmosphere, • Work closely with the team to ensure smooth daily operations About You • Proven experience as a Sandwich Chef or in a similar food prep role, • Strong understanding of fresh ingredients, prep systems, and food safety, • Organised, reliable, and able to work efficiently during busy periods, • Passionate about Italian food, simplicity, and quality, • Good communication skills and a team-player attitude, • Able to take initiative and maintain high standards without supervision What We Offer • Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience, • 28 days holiday allowance, • Pension plan, • Free coffee and discounted or complimentary food, • Training plan and opportunities to grow with the business, • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Work Location: In person

Back of house chef / cook required for a friendly and lively gastro pub in Alexandra Palace Progression offered for the right candidate Part time flexible hours, will need to be available weekends and evenings Company perks and benefits, apply today, immediate start available

We are looking for a chef with experience in Mediterranean cuisine. We are a local restaurant in West Dulwich and looking for someone to join our friendly team.