183 Best Chef & Cook Jobs in Cobham (September 2025)

The Ivy Collection: The Ivy is established as an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service, The Ivy represents elegance, sophistication, and culinary excellence. With a rich history spanning decades, our commitment to exceeding guest expectations remains unwavering. Job Description: As a Grill Chef, you will be responsible for cooking a wide variety of steaks as well as chicken, burgers and seasonal meats. Your deep knowledge of different cuts and grilling techniques will be essential in ensuring each dish meets our high standards. You’ll work efficiently to keep orders moving quickly, ensuring all meats are cooked to the precise temperatures requested by the guests, while maintaining the pace of the kitchen during busy service hours. Benefits & Rewards: Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc) A Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract. Requirements: Previous experience as a Grill Chef or Senior Chef de Partie. Knowledge of different steak temperatures and resting times. Knowledge of different meats and their characteristics. Experience in using a variety of Grill Equipment, including ceramic briquette grills. Strong culinary skills with a passion for cooking and learning. Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards. Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients. Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety. Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Grill Chef! The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences Application Form Application Form - TM Open Positions 1 Is this a backfilled position? No ATR Notes new Location Full Address: The Ivy Cobham Garden, 48 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3EF, GB Shown Address: The Ivy Cobham Garden

Chef for a Sport Club in Thames Ditton needed The hours are pretty much set and in the region of 30 a week. It suits someone looking for an extra income Thursday from 4pm-8:30pm Friday 5pm-8:30pm Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 8am-5pm More hours available if needed Pay is £14-£15 per week Duties Cooking the club menu (burgers, wraps, fries, kids food). The menu is fairly easy. During the week the club is not very busy unless there is a special event. Saturdays and Sundays are the match days so it get much busier. The club is quiet during school holidays. Kitchen closes over Christmas for around 2 weeks Kitchen is small and sometimes it will be a solo shift, like on Thursdays for example. Requirements Someone who has maybe pub or busy café experience. Must be committed, professional and reliable. Must be available to start immediately

Berties, a popular neighbourhood eatery in Claygate, is looking for a capable and self-reliant chef to take charge of our compact kitchen and keep the quality we’re known for humming along smoothly. Key responsibilities • Uphold all food-safety and cleanliness standards, completing daily/weekly records. What we’re looking for • Solid experience in a similar role and the confidence to work independently., • Good organisational skills and a calm head when service gets busy., • A genuine passion for great, fuss-free food and friendly customer interaction. Pay & hours • Flexible shift pattern; typical week includes days, some evenings and alternate weekends. If you’d like to run your own kitchen, shape menus and be part of a small, welcoming team, we’d love to hear from you.

👨‍🍳 Sous Chef / Chef de Partie – Claygate Averna Claygate Averna, our independent Italian restaurant in the heart of Surrey, is looking for a passionate and motivated Sous Chef / Chef de Partie to join our growing team. We are known for our authentic Italian cuisine, fresh seasonal produce, and welcoming atmosphere. 🔹 Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen. Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard, following Italian tradition with a modern twist. Assist with menu development and seasonal specials. Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards. Train and support junior kitchen staff. Help manage stock, orders, and kitchen organisation. 🔹 Requirements Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen. Strong cooking skills with passion for Italian cuisine (pizza, fresh pasta, cicchetti). A positive, reliable team player with good communication skills. Ability to work under pressure during busy services. High standards of cleanliness and organisation. 🔹 We Offer Competitive pay based on experience. Staff meals and discounts. Friendly, supportive team in a growing local restaurant. Opportunity to learn authentic Italian recipes and grow with us. Flexible schedule and career progression. ✨ This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate team bringing authentic Italian dining to Claygate. 📩 Apply now and join the Averna family!

Chef de Partie – The Ivy Collection Do you want a job that is never dull, in a buzzing, busy environment with the opportunity to expand your career with guaranteed career progression? A Chef de Partie role at the Ivy Collection is for you As an Ivy Chef de Partie you will need: Passion and personal drive, Ideal but not essential, previous experience as a Chef de Partie, we will teach and train you. To be able to deliver dishes that hit The Ivy’s standards, dishes that you can be proud of. At The Ivy we offer: Industry-leading pay Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, guaranteed 20 hours In-role support from our Area Chefs to ensure your wellbeing and career growth. We are committed to the wellbeing of our entire team and offer structured employment paths and training at every level to ensure your confidence, and your career, grows with the collection every step of the way Benefits & Rewards: 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed! Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more If you think you have what it takes to be a Chef de Partie at The Ivy, then please apply now!

🍕 Pizza Chef (Electric Oven) We are looking for a passionate Pizza Chef with experience using electric pizza ovens to join our friendly team. 🔹 Responsibilities Prepare, stretch, top, and cook pizzas in a professional electric oven. Manage dough preparation and baking with consistency. Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised. Work with the team to ensure smooth service. 🔹 Requirements Previous experience as a Pizza Chef (electric oven essential). Good knowledge of dough handling and pizza recipes. Reliable, hardworking, and a team player. Passion for quality food and customer satisfaction. 🔹 We Offer Competitive pay + staff meals. Friendly and supportive working environment. Training and opportunity to grow with us. Flexible working hours. If you’re a skilled Pizza Chef and enjoy working with electric ovens, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply now

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