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• Monday and Tuesday off., • Fantastic team of chefs, lovely environment., • Banqueting / Events Kitchen - no service!, • £15.75 per hour. Monthly payment., • Greek Cuisine We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our brigade at Mamma Mia! The Party. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a great work life balance (Monday & Tuesday off), work with fresh ingredients and learn more about the execution and delivery for such a regular event. We are looking for a Chef de Partie with a background and experience working in events or banqueting – an environment with a routine and fixed expectation of consistency. As a Chef de Partie you will be responsible for delivery of a fixed menu to up to 500 guests per show (with 4 shows on the weekend). Located in South East London, within easy access via the Jubilee line, bus and transport links. Apply now to meet our lovely team!

About Culinary Collective Culinary Collective is reimagining how food is experienced across live events, corporate catering, and semi-permanent spaces. From Michelin-starred collaborations to fast-paced festival pop-ups, we serve unforgettable food in high-volume, high-energy settings. Our restaurants, kiosks, and trucks bring chef-led menus to life at some of the UK’s most iconic venues — and now, we’re building a flagship team at the heart of it all. The Role: Kiosk Head Chef We’re looking for a skilled and service-driven Head Chef to lead one of our most high-profile sites — a Michelin-partnered food kiosk at Flat Iron Square, London Bridge. You’ll fully own the food experience: from prep and execution to speed, team culture, and quality control. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can cook, manage, train, and deliver excellence — day in, day out. What You’ll Achieve in Your First 12 Months Flawless Kiosk Operations Deliver 100+ fast, consistent, and high-quality service sessions Manage setup, equipment, and food flow from prep to pass Culinary Excellence at Scale Execute Michelin-level menus in a fast-casual setting Follow strict specs for taste, portion, and plating Kitchen Ownership Lead ordering, stock control, prep schedules, rotas, and waste management Conduct weekly stock checks and uphold daily cleanliness standards Safety & Compliance Ensure 5-star hygiene and full EH, allergen, and HACCP compliance Embed a safety-first culture across the team Team Leadership Recruit, train, and motivate a high-performing kitchen team Foster a calm, focused, high-energy environment under pressure Menu Development Collaborate with Michelin chefs on seasonal menus Train your team on rollouts with no compromise on spec Guest Experience Own the food experience at one of London’s busiest live venues Deliver food that’s hot, fresh, and memorable — every time What You’ll Bring 5+ years as a professional chef in street food, mobile catering, or high-volume environments Precision under pressure, with strong plating, timing, and consistency skills In-depth understanding of HACCP, allergens, and mobile kitchen compliance Experience with premium ingredients and scalable food concepts Ability to follow and enforce spec sheets and plating guides Strong communicator and hands-on leader with a team-first mindset Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel for multi-day events Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Why This Role? This isn’t just a Head Chef job – it’s your own kitchen and team in one of London’s most iconic venues. You’ll work alongside top culinary talent, deliver Michelin-level food in a kiosk setting, and help set new standards for high-impact, high-volume dining. If you’re passionate about quality, speed, and leadership – we want to hear from you.

Early starts and evenings off. Working with fresh food, nothing frozen. Prepping for what you need that day and wasting nothing. Experience with dough and pizza necessary, as is use of a meat slicer. It's a small kitchen with a well-formed, friendly team. The successful applicant must be able to work Friday-Sunday with 6am starts. 20-30 hours a week. An easy commute to SE21 is imperative. You must be knowledgeable in Italian cooking - know the difference between burrata & mozzarella, coppa & salami.

Napoletana pizza chef required urgently

Piazza Italiana is an award-winning and popular Italian Restaurant situated in the Bank. We are looking for a Chef de partie who can work in all sections and keep up with the high standards, as well as assist with the prep. You will be working under the direction of the Head Chef and Sous Chef. We only use the freshest seasonal produce available in the market, which helps our team create a fantastic Italian menu. Chef requirements • Candidate Profile and Specification, • Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within your speciality., • Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins;, • Helping Sous Chefs and Chefs to develop new dishes and prepare menus;, • Answering our customers’ queries regarding ingredients and menu items;, • Ensuring food is served in accordance with Health & Safety rules and regulations;, • Follow directions from the management;, • Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.

We are a vibrant and authentic Italian restaurant passionate about delivering traditional and modern Italian cuisine using the freshest ingredients. We're looking for a dedicated Cook/Chef to join our team and contribute to a high-quality culinary experience for our guests.Prepare and cook Italian dishes to high standards, including pasta, pizza, risottos, and classic mains Ensure food preparation and presentation are in line with company and hygiene standards Assist in stock management and ordering of ingredients Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams Follow all food safety and health regulations Minimum 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen (preferably in Italian cuisine) Basic knowledge of Italian ingredients, recipes, and cooking techniques Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Strong teamwork and communication skills Valid UK work permit or eligibility to obtain one

We are looking for an experienced pit master chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with wood-fire smokers, a love for crafting mouth-watering BBQ, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be overseeing the cooking of all our meat in our professional smoker and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team. What we are looking for. • Expertise in BBQ cooking techniques, especially smoking, • Strong knowledge of meat preparation and seasoning, • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, • A team player with a passion for great food Requirements. Previous experience in a similar environment. We offer. £200 a month employee of the month’ awards with bonuses. £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus. 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites. Cycle-to-Work scheme Cost price wine through our suppliers. International trips for top performers. In-house training dedicated to your personal development. Trips to meet suppliers and producers. Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards. We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training. Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home. Whole team staff parties. Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks. Christmas eve, Christmas day, boxing day & New Year’s Day off. 28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year. Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.

We want you to be the Head Chef at our much loved original neighbourhood restaurant, The Good Egg in Stoke Newington. You’ll head up a friendly, fun + dedicated kitchen team – personality, energy + exceptional people skills are essential to successfully running our open kitchen bar, where guests love to see how we prepare our dishes. Duties • Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment., • Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency and quality in all dishes served., • Supervise kitchen staff, providing training and guidance to enhance their skills and performance., • Maintain inventory control, ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored., • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the kitchen environment., • Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery., • Handle any customer feedback or complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally. Experience • Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role within a high-volume kitchen environment., • Strong knowledge of food production techniques, culinary trends, and hospitality best practices., • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively., • Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in food preparation and presentation., • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency., • A passion for cooking and helping others develop their culinary skills is essential. If you’re keen to develop your own role as our next Head Chef + become the next person we couldn’t do without, then we’d love to hear from you.

Experienced BBQ grill chef needed.

Breakfast chef

We are looking for a friendly outgoing grill chef to join our small but fun friendly team. We serve American style fast food and cocktails in a street food environment in borough market. We are committed to the well being of our team and include good monthly tips as well as extra pension scheme, staff food and uniform. The right chef should have at least 6 months minimum experience as weekends can be very busy, interaction with customers is always necessary, so a good standard of English is essential. Please send your cv to us and we will look forward to seeing you. Our focus is on customer satisfaction, hence our slogan “ everything here is made with love” if you want to be valued and respected and have enjoyment in your work then come and work with us .

Head/Senior Neapolitan Pizza chef Looking for: • Experience of Neapolitan style dough/pizza making ( at least 2 year) -experience using a wood-fired oven -experience working with the Sourdough Mother / Pasta Madre / Lievito madre • Speak English and full eligibility to work in the UK

Role Overview: As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in running the kitchen — overseeing prep, service, staff, and standards. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone passionate about Indian cuisine and ready to step up. Key Responsibilities: Assist in managing day-to-day kitchen operations Lead and support kitchen staff Maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene Contribute to menu ideas and development Help with stock control and ordering What We’re Looking For: At least 2 years in a Sous Chef or strong CDP role Experience with or strong interest in Indian cuisine Confident, calm leadership in a busy kitchen Strong understanding of food safety, What We Offer: Competitive pay Creative input in the kitchen Staff meals and generous discounts Supportive environment with room to grow

Head chef required to join a team of 3 covering breakfast and brunch services. We are a family run independent traditional British cafe on the strand London close to Covent garden and Charing cross station. Seated capacity is 30 with a daily service average of 100 covers. The role includes preparation, service, ordering, cleaning and health and safety management. Available fixed shifts are Monday and Tuesday between 7am and 3pm.. Applicants will be expected to have a least 2 years’ experience.

We’re Hiring – Experienced Baker or Assistant Baker 📍 Hoxton, London 💰 Hourly rate: £13–£18 (depending on experience) 💼 Approx. yearly salary: £24,000–£35,000 Long White Cloud Bakery is a small, independent bakery café based in Hoxton, just a short walk from Columbia Road Flower Market. We’re looking for an experienced baker or assistant baker to join our warm and friendly team. You should be confident working with sourdough bread, pastries, and buns, and also be happy to help with salads and sandwich prep when needed. We value people who are flexible, proactive, and take pride in doing things properly. What we offer: £13–£18 hourly rate (based on experience) Approx. yearly salary: £24,000–£35,000 A supportive, respectful team environment Calm, well-organised kitchen with good vibes Fair shifts, proper breaks, and work-life balance Delicious staff meals and great coffee Room to grow with a thoughtful, independent business This role would suit someone who enjoys working with quality ingredients, cares about detail, and feels comfortable jumping into different tasks as part of a small, close-knit team.