57 Best Full-time Chef & Cook Jobs in Paddington, London (July 2026)

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally. Wahaca remains deeply rooted in the values set by our founders. By showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively, our team serves a taste of Mexican sunshine. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe that every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create lasting memories. We are currently looking for a Section Chef who has great passion for working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in creating flavourful, vibrant, high quality dishes and wants to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to all our guests. How you'll drive the success: • Demonstrate your passion for preparing freshly made dishes following our spec, • Ensure smooth kitchen operations from setup to closing., • Maintain exceptional cleanliness and food safety standards., • Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment. At Wahaca, we believe our team deserves the best, and here are just some of the perks we offer:FINANCIAL: • 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends, • £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca, • Up to £1000 through friend referrals, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay, • Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Wagestream HEALTH AND WELLBEING: • Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs, • Cycle to work scheme, • Support from our trained Mental Health First Aiders, • Time off for when needed; like your child's first day at school DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL: • Own development plan and clear career path, • Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions, • Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year TACOVERSARIES: 1 YEAR: £50 voucher2 YEARS: Flight to Mexico!5 YEARS: Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work! If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team! 'Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy.'

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Bonata

Back of House Team Member

Kitchen Team Member - Bonata At Bonata, we serve fresh Mediterranean food made from scratch every day. We’re looking for a friendly, hardworking Kitchen Team Member to join our growing team. Experience is welcome, but if you have a positive attitude and are willing to learn, we’ll provide full training. What You’ll Do • Prepare and cook fresh food., • Keep the kitchen clean and organised., • Work as part of a fast-paced team., • Help deliver great food every day. What We Offer • £14.00 per hour., • Performance bonus opportunities., • Free meal and unlimited coffee during every shift., • 50% staff discount when off duty., • Ongoing training and career development., • Friendly and supportive team., • Staff social events throughout the year. What We’re Looking For • Positive attitude., • Reliable and hardworking., • Enjoys working as part of a team., • Passion for fresh food and great service. Join Bonata and become part of a growing Mediterranean food brand where great people make great food. We’d love to hear from you!

We’re Hiring: Café Chef – Join the Waterside Café in Little Venice! We’re excited to announce the relaunch of the Waterside Café, beautifully located in the heart of Little Venice aboard a fully equipped café boat. This is a unique opportunity to work in one of London’s most picturesque settings while helping shape the next chapter of a much-loved local café. We’re looking for one talented and passionate Café Chef to join our friendly team. Why Join Us? This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to work in a unique waterside setting with a supportive team and excellent benefits. What We Offer • 💷 £15.50 per hour, • ✅ Guaranteed minimum weekly hours, • 🍽 Free meals on duty, • 🌴 28 days’ paid holiday, • 🎁 Performance bonuses, • 💰 Shared team tips, • 💼 Company pension scheme, • 📅 Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle About the Role As our Café Chef, you’ll play a key role in delivering delicious food and maintaining the high standards our customers expect. Working closely with the owners, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas and help create a simple, fresh, seasonal menu, including daily specials, that reflects the character of the café. Your Responsibilities • Order ingredients and manage kitchen stock, • Work with the owners to develop simple, fresh, seasonal menus and daily specials, • Prepare and serve high-quality dishes with consistency and care, • Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards, • Keep the kitchen organised, efficient, and inspection-ready, • Support your colleagues and contribute to a positive, friendly working environment About You We’re looking for someone who is: • Passionate about great food and hospitality, • Reliable, organised, and proactive, • Calm under pressure and able to work independently, • Creative and keen to contribute new ideas, • Friendly, positive, and a great team player Whether you’re an experienced café chef or an ambitious cook looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re excited by the idea of working somewhere truly different and want to be part of an exciting new beginning, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and come aboard the Waterside Café in Little Venice. Your next culinary adventure starts here!

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Prime Restaurant Limited

Our vibrant Italian Restaurant, situated just a minute from Paddington Station, is looking for passionate Chefs at all levels to join our culinary team. If you have a deep love for Italian cuisine and a desire to create exceptional dishes, we invite you to contribute to our evolving menu. Responsibilities include: • Preparing, cooking, and artfully plating dishes to the highest culinary standards., • Collaborating with the culinary team to innovate new recipes and incorporate seasonal ingredients., • Upholding rigorous food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards, ensuring full compliance with all Health and Safety regulations., • Maintaining a meticulously clean and organised workspace at all times. We are looking for candidates with: • Demonstrated expertise in Italian cuisine, including a strong understanding of its trends and authentic flavours., • A proven ability to excel and multi-task efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment, managing busy periods with professionalism., • A positive, team-oriented approach, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere., • A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional kitchen., • Essential weekend availability., • All applicants must hold a valid visa and be eligible to work in the UK. Benefits of joining our team: • A competitive salary package., • Holiday pay., • Contribution to a Private Pension Scheme., • Up to 50% off dining across all our restaurant locations.

Take pride in every dish you make, keeping quality and consistency high. Supporting a smooth kitchen operation from open to close Maintain the standard for exceptional cleanliness and food safety Please send your phone number in message to contact you . Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment

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Fastbeck ltd

Grill Chef and Soux Chef

We are looking for a Grill Chef and Soux chef who can cook and plate the food in a busy kitchen The restaurant covers 70 must be able to read and speak English

Dickens Tavern, Paddington, is looking for an experienced and motivated Kitchen Team Leader to join our small but busy kitchen team. Key Responsibilities: Leading the kitchen during service. Ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleaning standards. Managing stock rotation, deliveries, and wastage control. Supporting the training and development of kitchen team members. Working closely with management to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations. Requirements: Previous experience as a Kitchen Team Leader, Senior Chef, or in a similar supervisory role. Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP procedures, stock control, and kitchen compliance. Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Fluent English is essential. A positive attitude and a hands-on approach. What We Offer: Full-time position. Competitive salary. Career development opportunities. Supportive team environment. If you are a passionate kitchen professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

A chef responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality breakfast meals for hotel guests, ensuring excellent food standards, hygiene, and a positive guest experience. The hours are 7am - 12pm

We are looking for a chef for our small but busy kitchen at Dickens Tavern in Paddington. Previous experience is essential with fryier, grill, etc Fluent english Full Time

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