Chef head jobs in London

The Head Chef supervises the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage the kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Working 45/48 hours x week (5 day / 2 days off) You will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served for our customers to have a pleasant dining experience. Responsibilities: Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders and quality check Supervise food prep and cooking Check food plating and temperature and quality freshness Establish portion sizes Schedule kitchen staff shifts Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, under supervision Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators) Keep weekly and monthly cost reports Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area Requirements and skills: Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef Knowledge of Italian cuisine Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations Excellent organisational skills Conflict management abilities Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends ELIGIBILITY: In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Other Benefits: Discretionary annual bonus scheme Training and development with room for growth Regular team building event 30% off when dining in the restaurant with friends and family

One of our client is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their culinary team and contribute to the success of our kitchen operations. As a Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in preparing and cooking high-quality dishes while maintaining our standards of excellence. If you have a passion for culinary arts, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Responsibilities: - Assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish. - Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, including Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, providing guidance and support to help them develop their skills and capabilities. - Manage a specific section of the kitchen, such as the grill, sauté, or pastry station, overseeing food preparation, cooking, and plating to meet service requirements and guest expectations. - Monitor inventory levels and assist with ingredient procurement and stock rotation, communicating with the kitchen manager or purchasing department to ensure adequate supply levels and minimize waste. - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas, following food safety and sanitation standards to ensure a hygienic and safe working environment. Requirements: - Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen, with a strong background in culinary arts and food preparation. - Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and menu planning, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and deliver top-quality cuisine. - Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals and objectives. - Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, to accommodate the needs of the business and ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak hours. Benefits: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills. - UK visa sponsorship - Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within our culinary team. - Employee discounts on food and beverages. - A positive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for creativity and innovation. - Health and wellness benefits, including insurance coverage and access to employee assistance programs.

EXPERIENCED SENIOR ITALIAN CHEF required. Near Liverpool St, split shifts lunch and dinner Monday-Friday only. Closed Saturday & Sunday. We are looking for a young experienced head chef with drive, enthusiasm and ambition with at least 5 years experience at a senior chef level. Would suit someone that wants to enhance their career, using fresh seasonal produce to cook authentic italian dishes. In return you will receive a very competitive monthly remuneration package, with weekends & Bank Holidays off as well as 2 weeks holiday in August and over Christmas as we are closed. Staff meals included on duty. Please only apply if you ARE ITALIAN AND have experience in a similar environment and if you live within easy reach of Spitalfields as the role involves working split shifts. This role will begin asap and we are inviting candidates to apply now for interview. SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE. EVIDENCE OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.

Recently included in Time Out’s Top 25 Pizza in London. Ace Pizza is looking for an experienced pizza chef to join the team at our Hackney home The Pembury Tavern. You’ll be supporting the head chef, managing pizza service, helping with orders and stock control. You should be confident working alone and be passionate about making pizza. If you’re on the way to becoming a head chef but need some more experience under your belt this is the role for you. We only want applications from people who love dough and the whole pizza process. You must have professional kitchen experience and be comfortable with prep schedules. We have a unique pizza made with a 48 hour cold fermented biga dough. We’re not Neapolitan so don’t apply if that’s what you’re looking for. You should be confident in hand-shaping and stretching lots of pizza during service and be responsible for organizing the dough and food prep schedules. Must haves - You must have at least 2 years experience making pizza, this is a fast paced environment. - Excellent spoken and written English - Experience managing a team a plus, wiling to learn and teach other members of the team essential. - Able to work evenings and weekends though we’ll always try to give you at least one whole weekend off a month. We’ll offer you a fun and creative working environment, flexible schedule, intercompany discounts plus lots of opportunity to grow with us.

Join our dynamic team at Socca Bistro as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef and take the next step in your culinary career! Are you passionate about creating delectable pastries, working in a vibrant kitchen environment, and taking on a leadership role? If yes, we’re looking for you. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with daily kitchen prep work under the guidance of the Head Chef or Sous Chef - Coordinate tasks within the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and Executive Chef - Supervise and train Junior Staff Members to ensure a high-performance team - Maintain strict adherence to food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation procedures and policies - Gain thorough knowledge of menu items, recipes, cooking methods, and presentation to guarantee consistently high-quality products - Conduct regular checks on food expiry dates and advocate proper storage practices - Uphold the cleanliness standards of the kitchen to surpass health and safety regulations - Ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and fully functional - Model exceptional hygiene and professional dress standards for the kitchen team - Engage in stock management to maintain supplies and notify when ingredients are low - Commit to quality and quantity control in all aspects of the pastry department Candidate Qualifications: - Proven experience in food preparation specific to pastry - Knowledge of and ability to comply with standard food preparation protocols - Competence in supervising and guiding team members - Familiarity with sanitary food handling best practices - Attention to detail in regards to both cleanliness and culinary design - Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and organisational skills - A team player with a passion for culinary arts and leadership What We Offer: - An inspiring and supportive workplace - Opportunities for professional growth and development - A platform to showcase and refine your pastry expertise - Competitive salary and benefits If you are ready to whisk your way up the culinary ladder and add a sprinkle of creativity to a bustling kitchen, please apply now!

We are a Japanese & Korean restaurant located in SW12 London offering the highest quality of traditional Korean and Japanese food. Now, we are looking to recruit a experienced full-time (or part- time) passionate chef for the hot kitchen, perfect for someone willing to commit to the highest standards of service and operations. Students are also welcome (We have a sponsorship and we can provide visa if you are right person) Job Title: Chef (hot kitchen, Wok) Salary: 22k-26k per year (May vary depending on experience) Location: SW12 London Responsibilities: 1. To run and supervise any kitchen section to the required standards set by the Head Chef 2. To ensure all preparation of the designated section is complete and ready for each service 3. Ensure good stock and waste control is practised 4. Be responsible for the quality control of stock and prepared foods 5. Execute cooking to the expected high standard quickly and efficiently 6. Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of designated section 7. Support head chef in delivering required standard of food 8. Maintain a positive and proactive attitude at all times and seek to improve and advance your skill set and performance 9. Comply with all health and safety regulations, the Staff Code of Conduct and company policies 10. Perform other duties as assigned by the head chef and management Skills & Experience - Experience in a Asian restaurant with Wok cooking - A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service - An all-round team player - Innovation and passion for great food - An organised Chef with attention to detail Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Sick pay Schedule: 10 hour shift Flexitime Weekend availability Work Location: In person Edit job Open View public job page Job Type: Full-time Salary: £22,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Benefits: Discounted or free food

As a chef at Miller & Carter - Muswell Hill, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive in a fast-paced service, pulling together as a team, because it's the people that make it all worthwhile. Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek we want to hear from you. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? • Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered. • With Mitchells & Butlers, your first role isn't usually your last. Last year, over 200 Chefs were promoted to Head Chef. • Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends! • Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life • Lifelong learning - Funded qualifications up to degree level On top of this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares!

We are on the hunt for a super star to join our friendly and brillant team as Production Assistant [Chef de Partie level] to help and assist in all fish preparation & production task in the smokehouse on a daily basis. You will learn a huge amount and add a skill to your CV. The candidate needs to be able to work well under pressure and have great team skills which will then help in assisting the team achieving a well organised day to day running of the smokehouse here in Hackney, East London. Here at Secret Smokehouse we have extremely high food safety standards with our EC number, the candidate must have a clear understanding offood saefty, cross contamination & personal hygiene - ideally Food Safety Level 2 [if not we provid training]. We supply the very best here in London from MIchelin Star chefs, top restaurant & hotel and we are therefore looking for the best people to join us on this journey. Roles and responsibilities: • Production tasks: curing, smoking, pin-boning, slicing & prepping • Using the vac packer • Clean as you work, always keeping a tidy & clean station • Reporting directly to the Production Lead for daily tasks • Clear labelling of all products / batch codes / temp check • Notify the Production Lead of any broken/damaged equipment • Working as a team end of day clean down. • Working closely with KP • Min. level-2 food safety • Punctual, articulate and attentive • Be willing to muck in on adhoc jobs around the smokehouse • Want to learn how to cure & smoke fish • Ensuring cleanliness of all equipment [slicer / vac-packer etc] Benefits: - No weekends - No shift work - Mon-Fri - 50% discount on products [except promotional goods] - Training - Mega discounts on highstreet brands - Plus much more... Sound like a job you can do, then get in touch today because we would love to hear from you and have you part of this great team.

Chef de Partie – Italian Eatery All day dining – Italian Eatery Kings Cross St Pancras Hotels Group is expanding and now opening an all-day dining Italian Eatery. Located in the heart of Kings Cross St Pancras, on Euston Road; Spagnoletti will be showcasing authentic Italian food. Using solely fresh and seasonal produce; our team has designed a casual menu through which our guests can explore the traditionalism of Italian’s Regions in our fresh pasta selections and outstanding fresh bakery. Open 7 days, from breakfast to late dinner; Spagnoletti will be the perfect location to rejoice your palate, entertain your eyes and recharge yourself. We are hunting for experienced Chef de Partie experienced with fresh and seasonal produce and acquainted with Italian/Mediterranean cuisine. The Cdp will have bags of enthusiasm, drive and ambition. You will have fantastic knives skills and be able to work on the grill and/or cold/sandwich section. The cdp will work in a lovely new kitchen with a dynamic team: preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within the company standards in an open space kitchen. Chef de Partie Responsibilities: · Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within the company standard and concept · Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus · Ensuring standards are met as well as following food hygiene & health and safety rules · Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins · Be extremely well organised and keep the station extremely clean at all times · Work alongside the rest of the brigade and communicate efficiently with the entire team, included front of house This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new opening team and wonderful company in great expansion, offering growth and career opportunities.

Chefs at Kanada-Ya Kanada-Ya is an independent chain of award winning Ramen bars, so far spanning 4 countries. We currently have 6 super busy locations here in the capital, each serving a delicious selection of Japanese delights. Authenticity is at the heart of our menu and we import many of our ingredients from Japan to help us achieve the rich, deep and deeply loved flavours that we are famous for. Our speciality Tonkotsu ramen boasts an 18-hour cooked pork bone broth, batch crafted with love using traditional techniques learned from the Motherland. Added to this succulent, rich and flavourful broth are Hakata style wheat noodles, beautifully braised chashu pork belly and a superb selection of toppings all sourced from Japan. Our bold bowls are much beloved by our regular diners and newcomers alike. We are looking for fun and hard-working people to deliver excellent food and service. Experience in Japanese cuisine is not essential as we will give you all the training you need. What we offer & our benefits: - Starting pay is £11.50p/h plus tips. - Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children after 1 year of service. - Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app. - CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards. - Full uniform provided. - Training and opportunities of career progression. - Free team meals whilst on shift. - 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays). - Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. - Optional pension scheme. Working on shift with us you will: - Prepare ingredients & meals to company specifications. - Take pride in keeping the premises organised & clean. - Work within the company’s food hygiene and health and safety procedures. - Enjoy being part of a friendly & cooperative team. - Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. - Take an interest in Japanese food & culture. Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – most of our Head Chefs joined us as Chefs and they can earn well over £40k per annum.

Job Title: Production Chef Contract: Full time, permanent Hours: 40 hours / week Mon - Thu: 12pm - 8pm Fri: 10am - 6pm On acceptance of the position, the successful candidate will be required to work 10am - 6pm each day for the first month in order to complete training alongside our senior chef. Location: Sydenham, London Description We are seeking a full time, experienced production chef to join our friendly team at our busy kitchen in Sydenham, London. The Family Food Co is on a mission to support parents by providing delicious, convenient and nutritionally balanced frozen meals and our amazing chefs are the heart of our business. You will be cooking all our meals from scratch for our brand, Pots for Tots, using the best ingredients in a friendly and supportive environment - this isn’t your regular chef role! Supported by our Senior Production Chef and reporting to our Head of Product, you will be responsible for ensuring every one of our frozen ready meals is cooked to perfection - attention to detail and a love of food is of course a must! Requirements - Minimum 3 years in a professional food environment to include a minimum of 1 year in a food production environment (restaurant/catering experience is useful, but it is essential you also have demonstrable experience in a production environment producing packaged food for retail, not just hospitality cooking) - Level 2 food hygiene certificate, a demonstrable knowledge of proper food hygiene practices and a full understanding of EHO requirements (a bonus if you also have knowledge of SALSA accreditation!) - Fast and flexible worker - it gets busy in our kitchen; we need you to be able to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining our super high quality standards and facing challenges with enthusiasm - Ability to follow recipes exactly - our meals are carefully designed to meet our nutritional and cost requirements, therefore you will need to produce to an exact specification ensuring all weights/measures and cook times are adhered to (there’s no room for creative flare during the cooking of our meals, as consistency is crucial - however, we regularly develop new meals and this is where you can bring your ideas and get creative!) - Confident working independently and leading a team of Kitchen Assistants - our KAs are invaluable, helping with everything from portioning meals, basic food prep and keeping the kitchen clean to loading/unloading deliveries and organising our storage space. Our Senior Chef works from 6am - 2pm, so once settled into the role and all training is completed, you will be responsible for overseeing the second half of the day and coordinating the KAs (support from the Head of Product is always on hand!) - Confident using a computer to input basic data into our systems / locate and print files etc - High level of spoken and written English Benefits - £28k pro rata - 30 days holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays - We believe in rewarding our staff, so, on successful completion of your probation period there is an opportunity to enter into the employee EMI option scheme

We are an established local restaurant, trading over 14 years, known for seasonal, made from scratch food. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity. We also serve specialty coffee and directly import artisan products from Europe. We are looking for an experienced and creative Chef to work alongside our team and under the direction of our Head Chef. Ideal candidate would also be happy to contribute and help in improving existing brunch and dinner offerings as well as helping out in daily running of all aspects of the Kitchen. Main requirements: - experience in modern restaurants/hotels/bakeries - high attention to detail - ability to follow and create new recipes - adaptable, team player, customer focused and setting high standards and producing consistently high quality - cleaning and maintaining high standards

Full or part time chef required. Acai Girls is 2 years old and prides themselves on serving delicious, healthy and beautifully presented dishes. We specialise in healthy food such as salads, Wraps, warm bowls, acai, smoothies, freshly baked treats, and much more. Currently we have 3 locations and looking to expand further. Lots of room to progress within the company. There is lots of room for creativity to work with a head chef to help create new daily deli salads.

The Barbican is one of London’s most iconic buildings in the heart of the City and an incredible backdrop for all types of events, from meetings to elaborate weddings. If you are looking for a unique venue away from the hustle and bustle of the City, The Barbican Conservatory provides a botanical oasis famous for its cascading plants, high glass roof and tranquil fish pools making it a wonderful space to entertain guests. As a Events Chef de Partie you will receive the following industry leading benefits: - 50% discount across Searcys venues - Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme - Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role and location) - Access to everyday discounts and communication portal - Chef whites provided - Employee assistance programme - Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues - Quarterly chef incentives - Annual celebration days - Birthday off - Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy Job Description As a Events Chef de Partie at The Barbican Centre, you will be required to be adaptable as the venue is diverse and at any time will have multiple events happening across a number of floors. You will be supporting the Head Chef/ Executive to deliver high and exceptional quality food. Job Type: Full Time Salary: £34K to £36K Key Responsibilities: To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business. To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all kitchen area's To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre agreed menu offer. Responsible to manage stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well

Second Pizza Chef Up to £14 per hour Ciao! Franco Manca, the Neapolitan sourdough pizza restaurant is looking for a Second Pizza Chef for our pizzerias Our menu has just 8 pizzas but since our 2008 opening in Brixton’s market, we have created an amazing reputation for producing the best Neapolitan sourdough Pizzas. We have over 70 restaurants in the UK with plans for a further expansion with possibility of career growth and personal development. We also offer our Pizza Chefs: ·       Initial training ·       Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy to become a Head Pizza chef ·       48 hours per week/28 paid holidays ·       Free yummy pizzas on shift ·       Uniforms provided and laundered ·       Pension Scheme ·       Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca and sister restaurants ·       Employee referral bonus scheme ·       Team competitions and personal rewards ·       Fun work environment The pizza chefs we are looking for will: ·       Have experience of working with a wood fire oven ·       Be capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards8.

Here at PRS we are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef De Partie to join a team for long term, full time positions. We have various clients from Hotels, Corporate Companies, Fine Dining and Private Members Clubs. As a Chef De Partie you will be: • Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station. • Following directions provided by the head chef. • Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary. • Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required. • Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service. • Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. This is a temporary ongoing job! (no end date) 40 hours per week £15 per hour Chance to become permanent

We are an established local restaurant, trading over 14 years, known for seasonal, made from scratch food. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity. We also serve specialty coffee and directly import artisan products from Europe. We are looking for an experienced and creative Sous Chef to work alongside our team and under the direction of our Head Chef. Ideal candidate would also be happy to contribute and help in improving existing brunch and dinner offerings as well as helping out in daily running of all aspects of the Kitchen. Main requirements: - experience in contemporary/modern cuisines (Brunch/Lunch/Dinner) - high attention to detail - ability to follow and create new recipes - adaptable, team player, customer focused and setting high standards and producing consistently high quality - cleaning and maintaining high standards

*** Chef de partie, Sous Chefs, Head chefs opportunities in a fast growing Peruvian restaurant *** We are Mr LoBo a brand new Independant Peruvian Restaurant located at the heart of Angel Islington. Since our opening 5 months ago we have quickly grown and have already won an award from our reservation platform. We are now looking for a full time head chef or sous chef that can take us to the next level and that can become part of the family. We are looking for someone that: • Have previous experience in Peruvian cuisine - not mandatory but you are willing to learn a new cuisine • Have previous experience in the role • Wants to grow within the business • Must have the right to work in the UK The ideal candidate will be responsible for section preparation, full kitchen management & menu creation using fresh seasonal produce infused with Peruvian spices and receipies (depending on job applied for) If you are looking to work in a small team where you will be able to take on key responsibilities and grow your experience then Mr LoBo is a place for you.

We are an established local restaurant, trading over 14 years, known for seasonal, made from scratch food. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity. We also serve specialty coffee and directly import artisan products from Europe. We are looking for an experienced and creative Sous Chef to work alongside our team and under the direction of our Head Chef. Ideal candidate would also be happy to contribute and help in improving existing brunch and dinner offerings as well as helping out in daily running of all aspects of the Kitchen. Main requirements: - experience in contemporary/modern cuisines (Brunch/Lunch/Dinner) - high attention to detail - ability to follow and create new recipes - adaptable, team player, customer focused and setting high standards and producing consistently high quality - cleaning and maintaining high standards

Breakfast Chef: Tired of those gruelling late-night shifts that can be typical in the hospitality industry? Ennismore is offering an opportunity that will spark the interest of chefs who want more than just the regular kitchen grind. We are in the lookout for a dedicated Breakfast Chef - a role that not only provides you with regular business hours but also allows you to work independently, perfect for those who value their personal commitments. However, this is not just about the convenient hours. Being part of Ennismore means great training, an inclusive culture, and boundless opportunities for development within the brand. Our Head Chef, renowned for his teaching prowess, will be your mentor. Apply today and start to redefine your culinary journey with us!

We are opening up a new restaurant in tooting bec which serves Indian small and large plates in a tapas style and need an assistant chef to help the head chef with day to day duties such as preparation of dishes, helping with servicing and any other help required

Are you looking for an exciting new role with a friendly and ambitious team? Based in London Bridge we're searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated pastry chef to work overnight in our experienced Kitchen Team at Aqua Shard! Specialising in Modern British cuisine, as part of the Kitchen Team, you'll be responsible for looking after our guests, ensuring they have a memorable experience in a beautiful setting. As a chef de partie, you will be assisting the Head chef in the smooth running of service. You must have a passion for hospitality and teamwork. In addition to being part of an inclusive and welcoming group, you can expect a competitive salary and fantastic benefits as part of Aqua Shard! This includes paid birthday leave, 30% discount in all our restaurants, a generous refer a friend bonus scheme, increased holiday with long service, and great career progression opportunities! Just click to apply! Aqua Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, then please just let us know.

Hello from Rabbit Hole Cafe, 2 position available, vibrant bistro cafe in the heart of Holloway Road. In need of a head chef and sous chef, experience required with breakfasts and grills Experience and knowledge required !