
Experienced cook or chef for a modern funky caribbean restaurant and cocktail Bar. Experience in cooking Caribbean food preferred . We require someone adaptable to new ideas Located in Penge Candidates passionate for creating quality dishes should apply Brand new restaurant where you can really make a mark and express your creativity

Pay: £42,000.00 - £48,000.00 per year Site: Herne Hill / Brixton Hours: 5 day working week / 42-48 hour contract Pay: £42,000 to £48,000 including retention + performance bonuses (up to £7,000) New Opening: December 2024 Covers: 75 -150 cover site Opening times: Mon: Closed Tue: 9am-5pm(Kitchen: all day) Wed-Sat: 9am to 1030pm (Kitchen: 9-4) Sunday - 9am -5pm (Kitchen: 9-4)Events: 1-4 / month We are looking for a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef who communicates well and can build, nurture and develop a new(ish) team. This Kitchen Manager / Head Chef role has lots of opportunity to create and innovate, working with different menus for our events and most importantly directly with both Company Owners as we grow, adapt, change and develop. We opened our larger second site last December; over 2 floors with a banging sound system and a large pedestrianised square out front with additional 50-70 covers. We are a neighbourhood restaurant, bar and event space in Herne Hill / Brixton and we are looking for a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef who wants to work in and help inspire an innovative food culture of seasonal menus ( x 3 changes per year + events menus). We have an open plan kitchen; leading a 6-man team. The concept is all day dining, with brunch and lunch for 6 days / week, plus dinner for 4 nights a week. Events will also contribute much to our revenue as we grow. Our Kitchen Manager / Head Chef will work in a brand new kitchen, run the service, keep the kitchen well-organised, assist with menu and staff development and keep the team motivated. The Head Chef will work directly with the two company directors as well as the GM; their direct line manager. Our passion for food, design and music is reflected in our seasonal, quality ingredients; colourful, plant-filled interiors and funky Latin playlists. This place has a buzz, something you can help us grow more and more and be a really fun party and food corner of the community, Role Description This is a full-time Kitchen Manager / Head Chef role located in Herne Hill / Brixton. As a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef at Archie's Herne Hill, you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations and managing a team of chefs. Your day-to-day tasks will include menu planning, food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, ensuring quality and consistency in dishes, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards. This is an on-site role. Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role in a busy kitchen Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques Ability to execute creative and innovative menus Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of quality Ability to manage and motivate a team of chefs Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as requiredValid food handling certifications Note: Please ensure that your qualifications and experience align with the requirements of this role. What we can offer you: 42-48 hour week average - 2 x 4 day working weeks / month (once whole kitchen is running perfectly) Opportunity for career advancement Work with a small management team with influence Staff outings and parties Quarterly bonuses Regular team incentives and rewards Free staff meals (on shifts longer than 6 hours) Cycle to work scheme 30% discount on food when visiting the restaurant A complimentary congratulations meal for you and up to 3 guests when you complete your probation Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Store discount Experience: Kitchen management: 5 years (required) Food safety: 5 years (required) Work Location: In person

Full-time | Competitive Salary | South East London We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Chef de Partie ready to take the next step and run their own kitchen. The Stuffed Walrus is a newly-relaunched, independent pub in SE London with a busy food trade, a creative atmosphere, and a passion for fresh, quality dishes. We need a hands-on chef who’s as comfortable on the stove as they are managing stock, writing menus, and leading a small team. The Role Full responsibility for a small but busy pub kitchen Menu development with input from the owners – room for creativity Stock control, ordering, and kitchen GP management Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and health & safety The Ideal Candidate Currently a CDP looking for your first Head Chef / Kitchen Manager role Experience in pubs or casual dining, confident with fresh, seasonal cooking Strong organisation skills, ability to work independently Passionate about producing great food consistently under pressure We Offer Competitive salary Autonomy and creative freedom over menus Supportive management team and friendly pub culture Chance to grow with us as the business expands 📍 Location: Forest Hill / Honor Oak, South East London

🍕 Job Opportunity: Full-Time Pizza Chef – New Store Opening 🍕 Location: Croydon Company: The Real Pizza Company Position: Full-Time /Part Time Pizza Chef Salary: Competitive Start Date: Asap We're Opening a New Store – and We Need a Pizza Pro! The Real Pizza Company is expanding! As we open the doors to our brand-new location, we're looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver the exceptional quality our brand is known for. If you're someone who lives and breathes authentic pizza, knows their way around a wood-fired oven, and loves working with fresh, high-quality ingredients – we want to hear from you. 🔥 What You’ll Be Doing: • Preparing and cooking a wide range of pizzas to our exacting standards, • Managing dough preparation, stretching, topping, and baking, • Maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment, • Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times, • Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials, • Working collaboratively with the front-of-house team to deliver a top-notch customer experience 👨🍳 What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience as a pizza chef (wood-fired experience is a bonus), • Passion for Italian food and high-quality ingredients, • Strong work ethic and attention to detail, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Team player with a positive attitude, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 🎁 What We Offer: • Competitive full-time salary, • Opportunities for career growth and training, • Staff discounts and meals on shift, • A supportive team environment, • The chance to be part of an exciting new opening with a growing brand.

🔥 Chef de Partie – Kuroyoko Balham 🔥 Full-Time | Freak Scene Restaurants Group | Balham, London Got grill skills? Love Japanese precision with a Southeast Asian punch? Freak Scene is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to bring serious fire to the kitchen at Freak Scene Balham. We’re after someone with sharp technique, creativity, and the energy to thrive in a buzzing, irreverent restaurant that lives for flavor. What’s in it for you? Join one of London’s most vibrant, punk-Asian crews. Cook bold, flavor-packed dishes on the grill and beyond. Be part of a tight team that values fun, energy, and progression. Career growth opportunities as Freak Scene expands into new sites. Competitive pay + perks + the kind of family-meal culture you want to be part of. What we’re looking for: Strong grill skills & solid kitchen know-how. A love for Japanese & Southeast Asian flavors and techniques. A team player with energy, creativity, and drive. Ability to deliver quality under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen. 📍 Location:Kuroyoko, Balham 🕒 Full-time position

Tony's Origins One day, a New Yorker successfully convinced an Italian to make pizza the American way. Bada bing, bada boom. Tony’s New York Pizza was born. Our pizzeria isn’t owned by any big hospitality or food group, just two friends who are passionate about pizza and bringing people together. We serve large, cheesy, quality pizza by the slice and by the “pie”, wings and a selection of bites. Join us for that no-frills, no-fuss neighborhood pizzeria feeling. What we're looking for • 2+ years experience as a Pizza Chef with hand-stretch dough skills, meticulously topping pizzas with fresh ingredients and cooking them to optimum serving quality, • Kitchen experience (ideally casual dining), • Passion for a well run, organised and clean kitchen, even during busy shifts, • Positive and professional attitude What we offer • Competitive rate of pay, • Full-Time & Part-Time roles availble Get in touch with us today!

We're looking for a new Head Chef to join our OG site in Brixton! Earlier this year we became the National Burger Awards Winner 🏆! We actually came 3rd in 2024 too! We've managed to really cement ourselves as a top burger spot nationally! We were TopJaw's personal top burger choice, and feature on loads of the top burger spot lists including TimeOut, Evening Standard, Esquire and many more. We opened out 9th restaurant this Spring and looking for our next spot. Simple done well is one our philosophies, so if you take pride in attention to detail, cooking with top quality produce and not over complicating anything then you'll fit right in! About the Role • Team management - Hiring, training, writing rotas (to a budget), leading a shift from the front, • Stock Management - Ordering, Stock rotation, Stock counts, minimising wastage and maintaining quality, • Due Diligence - keeping the highest hygiene standards, maintaining cleaning and cooking records, avoiding cross contamination and overall awareness of food safety and health & safety., • Role Model - Leading by example, taking huge pride in everything you do and taking the time to get the best out of your team. The other bits! • Pay package up to £50k/yr, • £34k/yr basic, • £9k+/yr tronc, • £4k/yr KPI target based bonus, • £2.7k/yr Deliveroo sales bonus, • 45h/wk on the rota plus admin (1-2h/wk) If this sounds like something you're interested in we'd love to hear from you!

Tony's origins One day, a New Yorker successfully convinced an Italian to make pizza the American way. Bada bing, bada boom. Tony’s New York Pizza was born. Our pizzeria isn’t owned by any big hospitality or food group, just two friends who are passionate about pizza and bringing people together. We serve large, cheesy, quality pizza by the slice and by the “pie”, wings and a selection of bites. Join us for that no-frills, no-fuss neighborhood pizzeria feeling. What we're looking for • A skilled Head Pizza Chef with hand-stretch dough skills, meticulously topping pizzas with fresh ingredients and cooking them to optimum serving quality, • Kitchen experience (ideally casual dining), • Kitchen leader with the ability to train, motivate and manage a team of Chefs, • Passion for a well run, organised and clean kitchen, even during busy shifts, • Responsible for stock management, food prep and ensuring everything is ready for service, • Positive and professional attitude What we offer • Competitive rate of pay, • Full Time role of around 40 hours per week Get in touch with us today!

At Hopper Coffee we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has driving experience to work at a Coffee Truck. Knowledge of coffee desirable as you will be expected to work with our baristas and be able to learn the job of a barista. Hopper Coffee is a proudly independent coffee shop company based in the heart of south west London, dedicated to serving high-quality, ethically sourced coffee in a welcoming and community-focused environment. Our passion for exceptional coffee is matched only by our commitment to creating spaces where people feel at home. Founded with the belief that great coffee and great service go hand in hand, we work closely with local roasters and suppliers to ensure every cup we serve is fresh, sustainable, and full of character. Our team is small, tight-knit, and passionate about what we do. At Hopper Coffee, we value individuality, creativity, and a genuine love for hospitality. With several locations across London, Hopper Coffee continues to grow organically, focusing on quality over quantity. Joining our team means becoming part of a business that cares deeply about its people, its customers, and its role in the local community. We are looking for a talented Kitchen Assistant to assist the head chef on the following days: December 2025 Dec17th - Dec 22nd January 2026 January 03rd - January 15th Key responsibilities: • Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients, • Assisting the head chef in preparing sandwiches, • Maintain high levels of personal hygiene and immaculate presentation, • Assist chefs with preparation of our different menus – cleans, cuts, and stores ., • To organize a section and operate in adherence to the specifications of business., • Be organized and comfortable. working in a high-pressure environment., • Measures, mixes, and prepares meal ingredients if required, • Any other reasonable duties requested from you line manager, • Level 2 Food Hygiene.

🔥 SOUS CHEF – FREAK SCENE BALHAM 🔥 Pan-Asian. High energy. Zero boredom. All flavour. Freak Scene isn’t your average restaurant — it’s a full-throttle ride through the wild side of Pan-Asian cooking. Born from the mind of ex-Nobu chef Scott Hallsworth, Freak Scene is about big flavours, creative chaos, and building a cult following one dish at a time. We’re now on the hunt for a Sous Chef to join our Balham crew — someone hungry to learn, lead and make their mark in one of London’s most exciting kitchens. 🚀 What’s in it for you Learn directly from one of the UK’s most creative chefs (and ex-Nobu alumni) Be part of a tight, passionate team who actually give a damn about food Cook insane, bold Pan-Asian dishes — no boring plates, no hotel food nonsense Real creative input – we want your ideas, not just your knife skills Career progression across a growing restaurant group Competitive pay, staff meals, proper respect, and a buzz that’s addictive 🔪 We’re looking for someone who Has solid experience as a Sous or Senior CDP in a fast-paced, quality kitchen Lives and breathes Asian flavours — or wants to master them Can handle pressure, think fast and keep standards high Loves working with people, not against them Has the drive to push boundaries and keep getting better ⚡ About Freak Scene Founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef), Freak Scene has become London’s cult Pan-Asian restaurant — known for dishes like Singapore Chilli Crab Wonton Bombs, Miso-Grilled Black Cod Tacos and Beef Fillet with Shiso Chimichurri. We’re growing fast and building the next big thing in London dining — and we want people who want to grow with us. Think you’ve got the fire? Drop us your CV and a few lines about why Freak Scene should be your next kitchen home. 📍 Freak Scene Balham – London SW12 🔥 Pan-Asian | Rock’n’Roll | Cult Energy

We're looking for an enthusiastic new souschef to join our team here at the greyhound sydenham As a Sous chef you will assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals and be able to work independently when Head Chef is away. You will adhere to strict health and safety procedures and ensure a clean and safe workspace. By becoming a part of the team you will be joining a reputable and growing hospitality chain. There will be plenty of opportunities for growth as the business expands plus loads of incentives and discounts across all our venues and TRONC schemes.

Chef We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to join our dynamic team at The Black Kitchen on a part-timebasis in London. The ideal candidate will have a flair for creating delicious dishes, ensuring high-quality standards, and working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position is perfect for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience. About Us At The Black Kitchen, we are all about bold flavours, community vibes, and creating unforgettable dining experiences. Inspired by our rich culinary heritage, we bring a modern twist to traditional dishes, serving up soulful, flavourful food that keeps our customers coming back for more. Renowned for our super friendly and accommodating service, we would like anyone who comes on board to be aligned with this! Key Responsibilities 1. Food Preparation and Cooking - Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to the highest standards, following recipes and presentation guidelines., 2. Menu Development - Collaborate with the team to develop exciting new dishes and seasonal menus that align with the restaurant’s concept., 3. Quality Control - Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the correct specifications and meet the company’s quality standards., 4. Kitchen Organisation - Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen workspace, ensuring all tools and ingredients are ready for use., 5. Health and Safety Compliance - Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining a safe working environment., 6. Stock Management - Monitor inventory levels, assist in ordering supplies, and minimise waste by implementing efficient storage practices. • Proven experience as a chef or in a similar role within a professional kitchen (2 years minimum), • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety practices., • Creativity and a passion for developing innovative dishes., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong communication and leadership abilities., • Physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including standing for long periods and handling hot or heavy items. Qualifications • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is required; additional culinary qualifications are highly desirable. What We Offer • Competitive wage, • Half-paid day off on your birthday!, • Opportunities for growth within the company, • A supportive and friendly team environment, • Employee meals and discounts (20%) Other • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed If you have a love for the culinary world and are ready to step into a leadership role in a lively, customer-focused environment, we would love to hear from you!

We're looking for an enthusiastic new chef to join our team here at the greyhound sydenham As a Chef de Partie you will assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals and be able to work independently when Head Chef is away. You will adhere to strict health and safety procedures and ensure a clean and safe workspace. By becoming a part of the team you will be joining a reputable and growing hospitality chain. There will be plenty of opportunities for growth as the business expands plus loads of incentives and discounts across all our venues and TRONC schemes.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the The Sushi Co Family. We are seeking an exceptional Sushi Chef/ Hot food chef to join our team in Sidcup High Street We are looking for self-motivated, proactive and passionate people to join the team who thrive on working in a fast-paced environment and are ready for a challenge. Sushi Chef benefits: ·Very competitive salary ·Opportunities to progress within our company ·28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) ·Lots of training and development opportunities ·Free meals whilst on duty ·£100 Recommend a Friend Scheme* ·Reward and recognition schemes ·Discounts on all food and beverage As part of our team, you will… have the opportunity to shape and deliver authentic The Sushi Co hospitality to all of our Customers. sidcup at the sushi co dot co dot uk We are firm believers that the highest level of service comes from genuine interaction, therefore we hold the concept of Great Customer Service close to our hearts. You will be responsible for wowing our customers with exceptional service and making them feel at home. Your tasks will include but will not be limited to: ·Provide exceptional quality service to customers in a quick and efficient manner in line with company and brand standards ·Preparing Sushi and other Japanese dishes ·Be comfortable in your ability to multi-task, prioritise and remain calm under pressure. ·Ideally you would have previous Sushi Chef experience ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ or destination fine dining restaurant ·A genuine passion and a creative flair · An eye for detail and an understanding of what it takes to provide outstanding levels of customer service If you pride yourself on working ethically, with integrity and have a passion for making things happen then please apply today! All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Referral programme Store discount Flexible Language Requirement: English not required Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Application question(s): Have you got Right to Work in UK Experience: Sushi: 1-2 years (required) Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Experience: Chef: 1 year (preferred) Cooking: 1 year (preferred) Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

We have 2 positions for experienced Chef/Cook in our pub in SE London for immediate start. We’re looking for creative & inspirational individuals. Usual F&H certificates required as well as proof of experience. You’ll be working with a super group of people in a vibrant multicultural environment. Perks include: non contributory pension, percentage off your drinks. Great parking.