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Company: India Fine Food Ltd Salary: circa £31k - £39k (37.5 hours/week) Contract: Full-time, 52 weeks per year India Fine Food Ltd ta Village Tandoori is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Bengal Cuisine Chef with expertise in developing and preparing authentic Bangladeshi dishes from the Chattogram (Chittagong) and Sylhet regions. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to join our dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional dishes at our renowned restaurant in North London. Key Responsibilities: - Menu Planning & Development: Design and plan innovative, authentic Bangladeshi menus, focusing on regional specialties from Chattogram and Sylhet, such as Kala Bhuna, Mezbani Beef, Shatkora Gosht, Kacchi Biriyani, and Morog Pilau, ensuring that each dish reflects the essence of these regions while appealing to a diverse clientele. - Food Preparation: Lead the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of high-quality dishes, maintaining traditional flavors and presentation standards. - Kitchen Operations Management: Oversee and supervise the daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and effective kitchen workflows. Manage kitchen staff schedules, monitor kitchen performance, and address any issues promptly. - Team Leadership & Training: Inspire and lead the kitchen team, providing guidance, training, and support. Encourage continuous development of culinary skills and ensure all team members adhere to high standards of food preparation and presentation. - Supplier & Stock Management: Order supplies from Bangladeshi wholesalers and inspect the quality of produce to ensure authenticity and freshness. Monitor inventory levels, track stock rotation, and minimize waste. - Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to hygiene, health, and safety regulations, including food safety standards and safe handling procedures. Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness standards. - Cost Control & Budgeting: Help manage kitchen budgets by controlling food costs and waste. Work closely with restaurant management to ensure profitability while maintaining high-quality standards. - Quality Control: Ensure that all dishes meet our restaurant’s high standards of quality, taste, and presentation. Continuously assess and improve food quality, based on customer feedback and kitchen reviews. - Customer Satisfaction: Address any special dietary needs or requests and ensure that guests are satisfied with the quality of their meals. Assist in creating an inviting dining atmosphere and positive guest experience. - Industry Trends & Networking: Stay up-to-date with developments in regional Bengali cuisine and network within the Chittagonian and Sylheti food communities in the UK and Bangladesh to keep our offerings relevant and dynamic Requirements: - Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a head chef or senior chef de partie, with a deep understanding of Bangladeshi cuisine, particularly from the Chattogram and Sylhet regions. - A recognised level 1 Chef Qualification or Bengal Cuisine Qualification preferred - Specialization: Expertise in cooking traditional Bangladeshi dishes, such as Kala Bhuna, Mezbani Beef, Shatkora Gosht, Kacchi Biriyani, Morog Pilau, and other regional specialties. - Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading a kitchen team, with strong management, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to motivate and inspire kitchen staff to maintain high standards. - Communication Skills: Fluency in Bengali is essential, with a Chittagonian or Sylhetti dialect preferred. - Cost Management: Experience in managing kitchen budgets, controlling food costs, and minimizing waste while maintaining top-notch quality. - Hygiene & Safety: In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, food safety, and hygiene practices in a professional kitchen. - Creativity & Innovation: Ability to create innovative and creative menus while staying true to the authenticity of the dishes. - Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail when preparing, plating, and serving dishes to ensure a consistently high-quality dining experience. - Candidate's must have the relevant authorisation to work in the UK although Visa Sponsorship may be offered to the candidate who meets the requirements for this role. What We Offer: - Competitive salary. - Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week). - A vibrant, supportive work environment with opportunities to showcase your culinary skills. - The chance to be part of a respected company that values quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction. - Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company. If you are a talented chef with a passion for Bangladeshi cuisine, a natural leader, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and expertise in Bangladeshi cuisine to the HR Manager. Join us at India Fine Food Ltd and be part of a team that celebrates the richness and diversity of Bengal’s culinary traditions.

We are looking for someone great to join our Finsbury Park team. As a part of a small kitchen team you will prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations. You have to be able to communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time. You will need to be able to use you own initiative at quieter times and also be able to work under pressure and as part of a team on super busy shifts, you need to be a real team-player! You will have to maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors. You must have experience with a high volume, fast paced environment and be flexible. We proudly serve the best chicken to our customers and genuinely love what we do and expect the same attitude from our team. We run "recommend a friend" scheme where you both get a bonus of £150 after successfully completing your probation. We love promoting from within and encourage career growth, everyone loves a success story! Please do get in touch if you think you could be the one!

Experienced Breakfast Chef Company: Dobar   Location: 324 Green lanes, N4 1BX **About Us: ** Dobar is a busy breakfast cafe known for serving delicious and high-quality breakfast dishes. We are looking for a talented and experienced Breakfast Chef to join our vibrant team. Role Responsibilities: - Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast dishes to perfection. - Ensure eggs and other items are cooked to the highest standards. - Collaborate with kitchen staff and front of house to ensure smooth service. - Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. - Adhere to Level 2/3 hygiene standards. Requirements: - Proven experience in the breakfast industry is a MUST. - Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment. - Strong ability to work under pressure. - Positive “can-do” attitude and respect towards colleagues. - Level 2/3 hygiene certification. Working Hours: - Tuesday to Sunday, 7 AM to 4 PM (Monday off) OR 5 days a week If you believe you are a fit for this role, please send us a message with your CV attached.

Preparing the food for cooking Keeping up with industry trends and creating new recipes with the Sous Chef Reviewing the menu and doing inventory Following the budget set by the Restaurant Manager Ordering food for the kitchen Managing relationships with distributors and resolving any issues with vendors, promptly Ensuring standard portions and quality of dishes Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and ensuring sanitation practices in the kitchen

Myumami is vibrant and modern Japanese restaurant with the influences from all over the world. we are seeking a passionate sushi chef/ chef to join our team and to elevate our culinary offerings. the successful candidate must be able to prepare and present a high quality sushi and be creative at cooked dishes. the candidate had to have proven experience as sushi chef or similar roll.

Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, brunch, and salad dishes to high standards in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Food Preparation:   - Cook breakfast and brunch dishes (e.g., eggs, pancakes, waffles).   - Prepare fresh salads with seasonal ingredients. 2. Menu Development:   - Assist in creating and updating breakfast, brunch, and salad menus. 3. Inventory Management:   - Manage ingredient inventory and order supplies.   - Ensure freshness and quality, minimize waste. 4. Kitchen Hygiene and Safety:   - Maintain a clean kitchen.   - Follow health and safety regulations. 5. Team Collaboration:   - Work with kitchen staff.   - Train junior staff as needed. 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.

Join our team, 16 hours a week as a Chef at The award winning Laboratory Spa and health club in Muswell Hill. Great working hours - 8am-4pm Saturday and Sunday plus weekday day cover This is a low-pressure chef role where you will be preparing and cooking healthy breakfast and lunch for the club's members and staff. You will join a friendly team in a great working environment, GREAT BENEFITS: Free use of the facilities, discounted treatments and free meal when on shift. You will be able to manage your workload and enjoy preparing healthy meals. Your responsibilities: Preparing healthy meals to the highest standard Maintain Food Hygiene standards Presenting food as per head chef standard Serving service users, staff and visitors with professionalisms and beast customer service practice Assisting with stocktake and deliveries when necessary To be successful in this role you'll need: GCSE or equivalent English City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking Level 2 Food Hygiene (Intermediate desirable) Allergens course up to date (we can provide the training if needed) Supervising qualification or working towards Experience preparing and producing quality food to a high standard Knowledge of menu planning and costing What you will get: Annual leave Free meals Use of the facilities Career development and training Pension contribution Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: £13 per hour Expected hours: No less than 16 per week Benefits: Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: Chef: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person

JUNIOR RAMEN SOUS CHEF At Tonkotsu we define ourselves and our culture by four core behavioral values: • Keep it Kodawari - We are perfectionists! Dive into a world where attention to detail is an art form. • Kaizen to the End - We believe in growing together and making every day better than the last. Be part of a team committed to continuous improvement. • Omoiyari All the Way - We strive to build a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, heard and respected. Build connections that matter. • Praise the Ramen - Become an expert in all things homemade noodles, broths and everything in between. Join us in celebrating a bowl of heart and soul. We expect you to live by these values, keeping them present amongst your restaurant team. As a Junior Ramen Sous Chef at Tonkotsu you will assist and support the Head Ramen Chef and Ramen Sous Chef in leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Your role is crucial in ensuring that every customer receives the best possible experience through the delivery of Omotenashi hospitality, fostering high team morale, and achieving Tonkotsu standards, values and commercial success. What I do • I take full accountability of the kitchen alongside the Ramen Sous Chef and Head Ramen Chef and during their absence. • I help to lead, support and motivate the team to ensure a smooth-running, profitable kitchen. • I monitor the quality and availability of products, and the service provided. • I assist in training and building a high-performing team, able to deliver amazing food, freshly cooked to order. • I use and make sure that communication channels in the restaurant are used in the right way at the right time, so that everyone is well informed and feels heard. • I deliver great Omotenashi experience through effective shift management and ensuring high standards of operations. • I support the Ramen Sous Chef and Head Ramen Chef in ensuring that the kitchen is safe, complies with all legal requirements, and is well maintained. • I play a crucial part in hitting agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), which include: o FIB/NPS o Social Media rating o Health, Safety and Hygiene results o Operational Checks • I complete all necessary documentation to company standard and make sure others do the same (e.g. Trail). • I live and breathe our four Values.

Pastry Cook/Baker An exciting position has become available for a full-time Pastry Chef based in Crouch End. The successful candidate will earn £36,000.00 per year skills dependent You will be working mornings, 6AM Starts. 45 hour week. Role Requirements: Experience working with volume produced pastry products, Loaf Cakes, brownies, frangipane tarts, flapjacks, shortcrust pastry, and ideally laminated pastry too. Have a real passion and drive for the bakery world Enjoy working in a fast paced small team Company Dunn’s Bakery is run by a sixth Generation Baker, who has been at the helm of this local institution for eight years. The bakery has a huge team of expert bakers and staff who, every day, provide for big crowds of local customers. Why should you apply? The chance to join a well-established company To join a fantastic team To showcase your knowledge and skill set Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £36,000.00 per year

🍳 Head Chef – The Good Egg, Walthamstow, London | £45,000 per annum | 45-hour contract / available weekends Breakfast • Brunch • Middle Eastern Plates • Freshly Made Pizzas About Us The Good Egg is a buzzing daytime restaurant and evening casual dining spot rooted in Middle Eastern flavours, vibrant brunch culture, and fresh, honest cooking. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., we serve a much-loved breakfast and lunch menu. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., we also offer a rotating set menu and a line-up of handcrafted pizzas — bringing something special to both daytime and early evening guests. We are now looking for a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and maintain high standards across both service periods. Key Responsibilities Oversee and lead the kitchen team through breakfast, brunch, and pizza service (12–8 p.m.). Maintain high EHO and food hygiene standards at all times. Inspire the team through structured leadership, accountability, and motivation. Ensure consistent quality and presentation of all dishes, from shakshuka to sourdough pizza. Coordinate daily prep and service with strong focus on organisation and efficiency. Control kitchen costs, manage stock levels, and reduce waste. Train and develop junior team members. Collaborate on menu development and kitchen systems. What We’re Looking For ✔️ Previous Head Chef or senior Sous Chef experience in a quality kitchen ✔️ Natural leader with strong people and organisational skills ✔️ Experience with breakfast service, pizza prep, and Middle Eastern dishes a plus ✔️ High standards for cleanliness, structure, and professionalism ✔️ Proactive, accountable, and solutions-driven ✔️ Able to lead by example and develop kitchen culture ✔️ Food safety trained with solid HACCP knowledge We Offer Up to £45,000 per year (depending on experience) 45-hour contract with two days off per week Free meals on shift Creative input into menus and systems A dynamic, positive team environment Room to grow with a respected independent brand Ready to lead The Good Egg kitchen? Send us your CV and a short note explaining why you’re a great fit. We’re after someone with heart, hustle, and hunger — for food and for building a great team.

FULL TIME 5 DAYS PER WEEK FULL TIME ASSISTANT CHEF - Brand New Fully Fitted Kitchen In Prestigious Location Hadley Wood EN4 About Us: Limes, a beloved establishment with a rich history of over 88 years, has been under fresh management for the last three years. Our young and innovative team has been serving up extraordinary culinary experiences, with weekly specials that delight our loyal clientele. With an average of 1200 covers per week, we pride ourselves on offering well-priced, generously portioned dishes made with fresh ingredients. We believe in making as much as we can from scratch, and our commitment to quality has earned us a reputation for serving the best food in the area. Family-run with an unwavering focus on the community, we're now expanding with a second location and looking to grow our solid kitchen team for a second site! Position Description: We are seeking a talented and passionate Breakfast Grill Chef to join our dynamic team at our brand new Hadley Wood Branch!. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a keen eye for detail. Responsibilities: 1. Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within the specialty section. 2. Assisting the Team in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes. 3. Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins. 4. Maintaining high standards of hygiene and adhering to health and safety regulations. 5. Working collaboratively with the rest of the kitchen staff. Qualifications: 1. Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef. 2. Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. 3. Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment. 4. Strong communication and teamworking skills. 5. Literate, being able to clearly communicate, read and write in English with no challenges being able to read tickets and converse with the team. At Limes Cafe, we value a positive attitude, dedication to the craft, and a love for food. If you are looking to grow your culinary career in an exciting, community-focused business, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your current CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for our team.

We’re Hiring: Chef de Partie (Grill) Are you passionate about great food, teamwork, and precision on the grill? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen brigade, with a strong focus on grill work and delivering consistently high-quality dishes. What You’ll Do: Take responsibility for the grill section, preparing meats, fish, and vegetables to perfection Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness Work efficiently in a busy kitchen, ensuring service runs smoothly Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily prep and service tasks Help train and guide junior team members What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in a similar role, particularly working on the grill Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations Ability to stay calm and focused during busy service periods A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic Passion for delivering excellent food consistently What We Offer: Competitive pay and staff discounts Opportunities for training and progression A supportive and friendly working environment Meals on shift and staff incentives Join Our Team If you’re ready to bring your grill skills to a dynamic and growing kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and let’s get cooking!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join our friendly team, based in our busy pub and restaurant in the Epping Forest countryside. We have a well equipped kitchen and also a purpose built BBQ area in the gardens complete with grill, pizza oven and rotisserie Requirements of the job:- - Experience of preparing and cooking with fresh ingredients - Fit into a friendly team and work in a fun but professional environment - Work within the food hygiene regulations - Weekend and evening shifts In return we offer:- - Above average industry pay, paid weekly - Equal share of tips when working - 5 day week, approximately 42 hours - 28 days holiday - Live-in available if required

We are looking for a seasoned Grill Chef with a proven track record of excellence in the kitchen. If you know your way around open flames, can deliver perfectly grilled dishes under pressure, and thrive in a busy service environment, this is your opportunity to take the lead on the grill and be a key part of a top-tier culinary team. Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a grill chef role or similar position Deep knowledge of grilling techniques, meat temperatures, and kitchen safety Confidence handling high volumes without compromising quality Strong organizational and time management skills A team player with leadership potential and a strong work ethic Prepare and cook meats, seafood, and vegetables to order Ensure consistency and quality in every dish Maintain a clean and efficient work area Competitive pay Opportunities for advancement within a growing kitchen team Supportive and professional working environment Staff meals, uniform, and other benefits