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🍝 We’re Hiring: Pasta Chef Wanted! 🍝 Are you passionate about crafting authentic, mouthwatering pasta dishes? Our restaurant is looking for a talented Pasta Chef to join our kitchen team! What we’re looking for: Experience in preparing fresh pasta and Italian cuisine Creativity in developing new pasta dishes and sauces Strong attention to detail and presentation Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen Team player with a positive attitude Responsibilities include: Preparing and cooking a variety of pasta dishes to perfection Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization Assisting with menu development and specials Ensuring consistency and high quality in every plate We offer: Competitive pay (based on experience) A supportive, passionate culinary team Opportunities for growth and creativity If you have a love for Italian food and take pride in your craft, we’d love to meet you!

Wok Chef – Speedboat Bar | Up to £16 per hour + Great Perks 📍 Location: London ⏰ Schedule: Full Time 💡 Experience: Previous experience in a quality Asian restaurant About the Role Speedboat Bar is on the lookout for a passionate Wok Chef to join our lively kitchen team. If you’re driven, creative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to cook bold, exciting food with one of London’s most acclaimed restaurant groups. About Us In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar brings the energy of Bangkok’s Chinatown to London. Inspired by the thrill of Thai speedboat racing, our menu celebrates wok mastery, roasted meats, and fiery sauces – crafted with specialist Thai herbs grown at Luke’s own nursery in Dorset. Our bar is all about good times – think Singha beer towers, frozen cocktails, and playful twists like the Snakesblood Negroni and Jelly Bia. What We’re Looking For We want chefs who are as excited about food as we are. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make your mark, you’ll fit right in. ✔️ Prior experience as a Wok Chef in a quality, fast-paced restaurant ✔️ Energy, creativity, and attention to detail ✔️ A love of learning and developing new skills ✔️ A genuine passion for food and hospitality ✔️ Ambition to grow within a trend-setting restaurant group Why Join Us? At JKS Restaurants, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive – all while being yourself. ✨ Perks & Benefits ✨ Treat Yourself • Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants, • Retail & takeaway discounts, • Complimentary Code App membership Look After Yourself • Discounted gym membership, • Free Online GP, • Wagestream – access your pay when you need it, • Employee assistance program & financial advice, • Contributions to charities you support, • Special gifts for weddings & new-born arrivals Progress Yourself • Access to our award-winning L&D calendar, • Personalised training & development plans, • Clear career progression across our acclaimed restaurant group Be Yourself • Staff parties & long service awards, • Employee referral scheme – earn up to £600 per referral About JKS Restaurants Founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam & Sunaina Sethi, JKS has become one of the UK’s most celebrated restaurant groups. With 7 Michelin stars, cult-favourite casual brands, and recognition as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, we offer unmatched opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals. Join us at Speedboat Bar and take the next step in your career with a group that values talent, creativity, and genuine hospitality.

Chef de Partie – Speedboat Bar | Up to £16 per hour + Great Perks 📍 Location: London ⏰ Schedule: Full Time 💡 Experience: Previous experience in a quality Asian restaurant About the Role Speedboat Bar is on the lookout for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our lively kitchen team. If you’re driven, creative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to cook bold, exciting food with one of London’s most acclaimed restaurant groups. About Us In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar brings the energy of Bangkok’s Chinatown to London. Inspired by the thrill of Thai speedboat racing, our menu celebrates wok mastery, roasted meats, and fiery sauces – crafted with specialist Thai herbs grown at Luke’s own nursery in Dorset. Our bar is all about good times – think Singha beer towers, frozen cocktails, and playful twists like the Snakesblood Negroni and Jelly Bia. What We’re Looking For We want chefs who are as excited about food as we are. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make your mark, you’ll fit right in. ✔️ Prior experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality, fast-paced restaurant ✔️ Energy, creativity, and attention to detail ✔️ A love of learning and developing new skills ✔️ A genuine passion for food and hospitality ✔️ Ambition to grow within a trend-setting restaurant group Why Join Us? At JKS Restaurants, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive – all while being yourself. ✨ Perks & Benefits ✨ Treat Yourself • Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants, • Retail & takeaway discounts, • Complimentary Code App membership Look After Yourself • Discounted gym membership, • Wagestream – access your pay when you need it, • Employee assistance program & financial advice, • Contributions to charities you support, • Special gifts for weddings & new-born arrivals Progress Yourself • Access to our award-winning L&D calendar, • Personalised training & development plans, • Clear career progression across our acclaimed restaurant group Be Yourself • Staff parties & long service awards, • Employee referral scheme – earn up to £600 per referral About JKS Restaurants Founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam & Sunaina Sethi, JKS has become one of the UK’s most celebrated restaurant groups. With 7 Michelin stars, cult-favourite casual brands, and recognition as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, we offer unmatched opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals. Join us at Speedboat Bar and take the next step in your career with a group that values talent, creativity, and genuine hospitality.

Production Junior Sous Chef / £38,000 /Italian / 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Term: Full-time W/H: 5 days Holidays: 28 Days off: 2 Junior Sous Chef of Production at Padella Are you passionate about food beyond your professional life? Do you love European cuisine, winemaking, and dining culture? Do you care deeply about where your produce comes from and its impact on the planet? If so, Padella wants you! The Padella Story: Founded by Jordan and Tim, Padella serves the best hand-rolled pasta with authentic, slow-cooked Italian sauces. Known for our fresh pasta made daily, Padella offers a fun, informal, and buzzing dining experience. You'll be trained and nurtured by our experienced team, with plenty of opportunities for growth. Best of the Rest: Balanced Work-Life: We prioritise a healthy work-life balance with a strict 45-hour workweek. Referral Bonus: Earn £500 for referring a friend who passes probation. Early Wage Access: Access up to 50% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on food and drinks at Padella and a 60% discount at Trullo. Party Time: Join us for fabulous summer and Christmas staff parties. Professional Development: Gain wine qualifications up to WSET level. Exciting Trips: Travel with us to Italy and around the UK to meet our suppliers. Delicious Daily Meals: Start your day with an epic breakfast prepared by our ninja chefs. Training & Growth: Dive into Padella's rich training program to expand your culinary prowess and elevate your career. Fancy a New Bike? Join our cycle to work scheme, and we'll help you finance it. Chef requirements About you: Food Preparation & Production: You will be responsible for preparing and creating various products, including pasta dough, shaping and rolling, pasta filling, pastry, tarts and desserts, frangipane, batch food/sauces, and cocktails. Product Knowledge and The Creative Environment: Maintain and drive the highest team member product knowledge standards. Ensure chefs follow recipes 100% of the time for consistency. Training & Development: Create a culture of nurturing, monitoring, and celebrating success. Support the Head of Production in overseeing performance and progression processes, maintaining development paths for all team members, keeping them engaged and conducting regular appraisals. Recruitment: Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of all new team members in the Production Kitchen. I follow their progress and report to the Head of Production. Meetings & Training: Attend training sessions and staff meetings when necessary. Leadership: Lead and motivate the team positively, creating a culture that encourages high standards of professional behaviour. Acting Leadership: Take charge of the Production Kitchen when the Head of Production is away, ensuring consistency and maintaining high standards. Health and Safety: Ensure adherence to Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation. Monitor and act on feedback from In-House H&S Audits. Be fully aware of fire procedures and ensure the team is trained and aware of their responsibilities. Update and amend risk assessments for all kitchen equipment and train team members. Manage production equipment maintenance in line with the allocated budget.

Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks Cooking and preparing high quality dishes Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes Supervising all kitchen stations Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels Being responsible for health and safety Being responsible for food hygiene practices Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines