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- The Starting Gate
Back of House Chef / Cook14 days agoPart-timeWood Green, LondonBack 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
Immediate start!Easy apply - The haberdashery
Breakfast Chef24 days agoFull-timeLondonPrepare and cook a variety of breakfast, brunch, and salad dishes to high standards in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Skills and Qualifications: • Experience as a chef, preferably in breakfast and brunch., • Strong culinary and organizational skills., • Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Immediate start!Easy apply - Chuku's
Chef25 days ago£12.5–£13.25 hourlyFull-timeLondon🍽️ Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 £12.50 – £13.25 per hour 📆 Full-time | 40 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.
Easy apply - Nissi Restaurant
Chef1 month ago£14–£17 hourlyFull-timeLondonChef required for busy Greek restaurant. Must have experience and preferably good understanding of Greek food and language. Role will involve cold and hot starter preparation, cooking of meat and fish on charcoal and fryers and regular chef cleaning duties. Approximately 35 hours a week at £14-£17 an hour
Immediate start!Easy apply - Noracafe
Chef1 month ago£14.5–£18 hourlyPart-timeGolders Green, BarnetWe’re looking for a hard-working, efficient chef to join our team on a part time basis. 1-2 days a week. What we offer: • Work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, • Straightforward menu in a friendly, busy café environment, • Daytime hours (no late night hours) What we need: • Solid cooking experience (café or bistro style), • Excellent hygiene knowledge & communication skills, • A team player with strong work ethic
Easy apply - private employer
Chef2 months ago£10 hourlyPart-timeLondonHiring immediately a chef / experienced cook that can make Korean corn dog and fondant cakes and ube cakes or ice cream Must attend a trial shift today
Immediate start!Easy apply - Jesmardav Kitchen
Chef2 months ago£10–£12.3 hourlyFull-timeEnfieldLocation: Einfield Experience: 2 to 5 years Requirements: Proven expertise in Chinese cooking techniques and authentic Chinese cuisine preparation
Easy apply - Tongue and Brisket
Chef in deli/restaurant2 months ago£13 hourlyFull-timeEdgwarePart time and full time position available for a cheg in a family business. Job will include cooking, cleaning, food preparation and some heavy lifting
No experienceEasy apply - NOYA LONDON
Chef de Partie2 days ago£14–£19 hourlyFull-timeLondonJoin Our Team at NOYA! We are a vibrant Japanese pan Asian restaurant, looking for a passionate and skilled Full-Time Chef to join our team, specifically in the sushi Section. If you have a love for Japanese cuisine and a knack for creating delicious, high-quality sushi dishes, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a variety of sushi dishes to perfection., • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety., • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations., • Experiment with new recipes and contribute to menu development. Requirements: • Proven experience as a chef, preferably in Japanese cuisine., • Strong knowledge of sushi preparation techniques., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Team player with excellent communication skills. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits., • A supportive and creative work environment., • Opportunities for growth and development within the restaurant. If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills to NOYA and be part of our exciting journey, please apply NOYA - Where Passion Meets Tradition!
Immediate start!Easy apply - Drury cafe
Kitchen Staff7 days ago£12.5–£13 hourlyFull-timeWoodberry Down, LondonFull-Time Kitchen Assistant — Drury Café Woodberry Down N4 Location: Woodberry Down, N4, London Hours: Full-time (Rostered, including weekends) Start Date: Immediate About Us: Drury Café Woodberry Down is a modern, community-focused brunch café known for its fresh, seasonal dishes, great speciality coffee, and relaxed atmosphere — all served from our open kitchen. We take pride in offering high-quality food and a welcoming experience for both our guests and our team. The Role: We’re looking for a Full-Time Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team. You’ll play an important role supporting our chefs in the day-to-day running of the kitchen — from prep and plating to cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards. For the right person, there’s real potential to progress into a Breakfast Cook position, with training and mentorship provided by our experienced kitchen team. Responsibilities: • Assist chefs with food prep, plating, and kitchen setup/pack down, • Maintain cleanliness of work areas and kitchen equipment, • Handle dishwashing and general kitchen support tasks, • Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met, • Help the team deliver a smooth brunch service in our open kitchen, • Learn and grow towards a cooking role over time What We’re Looking For: • A positive attitude and a passion for good food, • Previous kitchen experience (preferred but not essential), • Eagerness to learn and take initiative, • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, • Reliability, punctuality, and a great team spirit, • Ambition to progress into a cook or chef role What We Offer: • Supportive, inclusive team environment, • On-the-job training and development, • Opportunity to become a Breakfast Cook, • Staff meals and great coffee, • Competitive pay, depending on experience If you enjoy the buzz of a busy brunch café and want to grow your skills in a modern open kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! 📧 Apply now with your CV and a short introduction or drop it in person at Drury Café, Woodberry Down N4.
Immediate start!Easy apply - Osteria
Sous Chef8 days ago£38000–£40000 yearlyFull-timeLondonSous Chef Wanted – Join the Opening Team at Osteria, Crouch End We’re opening Osteria this October, a new independent Italian bar & restaurant in the heart of Crouch End, created by two friends with a shared passion for Italian food, wine, and genuine hospitality. We’re now looking for an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the culinary identity of Osteria from day one. Our menu will celebrate seasonal, ingredient-led Italian cooking – simple, honest dishes made with care and presented beautifully. As Sous Chef, you’ll be working closely with suppliers, and build a strong, motivated team around you. What we offer: • Full-time position, • £38,000 - £40,000 annual salary, • Supportive, family-run environment where creativity and collaboration matter, • Staff meals and a healthy work-life balance, • Room to grow as the business develops If you’re passionate about Italian cuisine, love working with quality produce, and want to be part of something new and exciting, we’d love to hear from you.
Easy apply - Wow simply japanese
Kitchen Assistant13 days ago£12.3 hourlyFull-timeLondonExperience kitchen assistant/ porter / commis sushi chef / commis chef required by Wow Simply Japanese restaurant in Crouch End, N8 8Aa. Must have some experience in Japanese or Pan Asian cooking. we are looking for candidate with passion for cooking and able to work as part of the team.
Easy apply - MEAA
Head Chef17 days ago£27000–£50000 yearlyFull-timeLondonWe are seeking a skilled and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team in a dynamic, high-volume restaurant environment. The ideal candidate will excel in creating exceptional dishes while efficiently managing kitchen operations and fostering a positive, productive kitchen culture. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee all aspects of food preparation, production, and kitchen management., • Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards and health regulations., • Lead, mentor, and train kitchen staff to maintain high performance and morale., • Innovate and design menus that meet quality and presentation standards., • Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to reduce waste and ensure efficiency., • Supervise kitchen operations to ensure timely delivery of top-quality dishes., • Extensive experience in culinary arts with a focus on fast-paced restaurant kitchens., • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team., • Proficiency in kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and menu development., • Strong understanding of food safety practices and industry regulations., • Excellent organisational skills to balance multiple tasks and priorities. Experience: Culinary : 2 years (required) Cooking: 2 years (required) Food safety: 2 years (required) Food preparation: 2 years (required) Organisational skills: 2 years (required)
Easy apply - Tomo Italian Kitchen
Pasta Chef27 days ago£15–£16 hourlyFull-timeLondonOpportunity to join established, local Italian Restaurant. Ideal candidate will have experience, be competent and willing to learn. We offer good salary, fantastic team environment and opportunity to cook and prepare very good food.
Immediate start!Easy apply - Mitsi Tavernaki
Grill Chef1 month ago£12–£17.5 hourlyFull-timeBrookmans ParkWe are looking for a Full or Part time grill chef with experience in cooking over charcoal in a Cypriot/Greek restaurant/takeaway. It is a great opportunity to become part of our growing team at Mitsi tavernaki and become part of the shop. You must have a minimum of 3 years experience Working Over charcoal with a very busy atmosphere. Pays well and we are always open minded to certain requirements or restrictions you may have, give us a call to discuss for any more details.
Immediate start!Easy apply - L'ARTE Cockfosters
Pasta Chef1 month ago£14–£16 hourlyFull-timeCockfosters, BarnetWe are seeking an experienced Pasta Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality pasta dishes, as well as experimenting with new pasta creations. • Prepare and cook pasta dishes to the highest standard, • Experiment with new pasta recipes and ingredients, • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new menu items, • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment • Previous experience as a pasta chef or in a similar role, • Strong knowledge of pasta preparation techniques, • Creativity and willingness to experiment with new recipes If you're passionate about pasta and have a creative approach to cooking, we'd love to hear from you!
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