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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior cook / Head Chef. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, cooking, maintaining exceptional food quality, managing staff and ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and food safety. Experience in Indian cuisine required.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Kitchen Porter to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and is keen to develop their culinary skills, with opportunities to progress into a Salad Chef or Chef role through training and experience. Key Skills and Attributes: • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the kitchen team., • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Kitchen Managers, Chefs, and colleagues., • A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety., • Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment while remaining calm under pressure., • Good time management and organisational skills., • Understanding of, or willingness to learn, food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen procedures., • Physically fit and able to stand for long periods, carry out manual handling tasks, and work during busy service periods., • Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays., • A dependable team player who can follow instructions and support the wider kitchen team., • Previous kitchen experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided. Career Development We support our team’s growth and offer training opportunities for Kitchen Porters who show commitment and passion, with the chance to progress into roles such as Salad Chef, Prep Chef, or Chef.

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Breakfast Chef • Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast dishes, including full English breakfasts, eggs, omelettes, pancakes, pastries, and continental breakfast items., • Prepare ingredients and ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high standard., • Maintain consistent quality, portion control, and presentation throughout service., • Set up and manage the breakfast kitchen before service and ensure all stations are fully stocked., • Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures at all times., • Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen and work area., • Monitor food stock and minimise waste through effective preparation and storage., • Work efficiently during busy breakfast service while maintaining high standards., • Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff and other kitchen team members., • Assist with cleaning, closing duties, and general kitchen operations.

We are looking for a skilled and organised Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food and kitchen operations. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role within the kitchen, helping manage daily service, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, supporting junior team members and ensuring efficient preparation and execution across all areas of production. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations, • Oversee food preparation and service to ensure consistency and quality, • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, • Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier management, • Help manage kitchen scheduling and team organisation, • Train, mentor and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants, • Ensure allergen procedures and food safety standards are followed at all times, • Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish planning, • Monitor waste and support cost control initiatives, • Step into leadership responsibilities in the Head Chef's absence Requirements: • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Chef de Partie, • Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations, • Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistent execution, • Flexible, reliable and team-oriented attitude Desirable: • Experience in high-volume workplace catering, contract catering or events, • Knowledge of nutrition, allergens and dietary requirements, • Food safety certification 9 hours shifts between 6am - 7pm The offered salary is £42.5k per year for a 45-hour work week.

£14 per hour Friday–Tuesday | 9am–4pm Wednesday & Thursday OFF 32.5 paid hours per week 30-minute unpaid break INAQ is a busy independent food business in Wembley and we’re looking for a reliable, organised and experienced Prep Chef / Kitchen Lead to join our team. This is a daytime position The role combines morning food preparation with afternoon service, so you must be confident working both independently and as part of a fast-paced kitchen team. Main responsibilities: • Preparing chicken strips, shrimp and wings, • Cooking steak, • Preparing fresh sauces, • Boiling pasta and preparing pasta sauces, • Making mac & cheese sauce, • Preparing coleslaw and other house-made items, • Portioning and organising food for service, • Maintaining correct prep and stock levels, • Following INAQ recipes and portion-control standards, • Completing HACCP, temperature and food-safety checks, • Date labelling, stock rotation and safe food storage, • Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, • Waste and rubbish management Afternoon service duties include: • Taking customer orders, • Preparing food boxes, • Frying chicken, shrimp, wings and fries, • Plating and finishing orders, • Packing takeaway and delivery orders, • Maintaining speed and accuracy during busy periods, • Keeping the service area clean and organised, • Supporting the opening shift team during service On Mondays and Tuesdays, you may be responsible for opening the kitchen and running the afternoon service independently before handing over to the evening team. On Friday–Sunday, you will work alongside the opening shift team and support them during afternoon service once the main prep is complete. We are looking for someone who is: • Fast and organised, • Reliable and punctual, • Confident working independently, • Comfortable working in a busy service environment, • Experienced in food preparation and service, • Able to multitask between prep, frying, orders and service, • Able to follow recipes and portion guides accurately, • Confident with HACCP, food safety and kitchen hygiene procedures, • Able to complete temperature and food-safety records correctly, • Capable of managing their own prep list without constant supervision We are looking for someone long-term who can take ownership of the kitchen, maintain INAQ’s standards and become an important part of the team.

Led by acclaimed Chef Patron Emanuele Pollini, this role offers the chance to work within a Grade II listed landmark that combines a world-class restaurant, art gallery, theatre, and event spaces. Pollini has received international recognition, ranking among the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the World and earning the prestigious Tre Forchette award from Gambero Rosso as one of London's leading Italian dining destinations. This is an exciting role on the restaurant team at a prestigious venue in Kensington & Chelsea, bringing Italian dining to West London. As Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for efficiently running a section of the kitchen day to day. Your main responsibility will be to help lead service and maintain the high culinary standards set by Executive Chef Emanuele Pollini, while also maintaining efficiency, attention to detail, and kitchen cleanliness. Chef requirements • Complete service to a high standard, • Maintain high quality of food offering, • Abide by all EHO requirements, • Ensure the smooth running of the daily operations in the kitchen, • Ensure hygiene and health and safety regulations are met or exceeded in your kitchen, • Making orders of supplies and ingredients, • At least 1-2 years' experience working in high-end kitchens, • Creativity, flair and passion for your craft with a great eye for detail, • A desire to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings, • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently, • You will need to be an excellent communicator with great organisational skills., • You will possess a friendly demeanour and take genuine pleasure in supporting your colleagues

GRILL CHEF – PLEASE SIR! We’re looking for a confident, hardworking Grill Chef to join the Please Sir! team. Please Sir! is all about serving seriously good smash burgers, quickly and consistently, while keeping the energy high and the standards even higher. We’re looking for someone who can handle a busy grill, work well under pressure and become a reliable part of our team. The Role As a Grill Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking our menu to the Please Sir! standard, with a particular focus on our signature smash burgers. Your responsibilities will include: • Cooking and smashing burgers on the grill to specification, • Preparing and cooking other menu items and sides, • Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards, • Managing multiple orders during busy service, • Preparing and maintaining your station before, during and after service, • Completing food preparation and stock rotation, • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards, • Monitoring stock levels and communicating shortages, • Following allergen and food safety procedures, • Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house team to keep service running smoothly, • Cleaning down equipment and kitchen areas at the end of service Who We’re Looking For Experience working on a grill or in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred, but attitude is just as important to us as experience. We want someone who: • Works quickly without compromising quality, • Can stay calm and organised during a busy service, • Takes pride in the food they send out, • Is reliable, punctual and hardworking, • Understands the importance of cleanliness and food safety, • Works well as part of a team, • Is willing to learn the Please Sir! way of doing things, • Brings good energy to work and gets stuck in when things get busy What We Expect At Please Sir!, we expect everyone on the team to give 100%, 100% of the time. You don’t need to know everything on day one — we can teach our systems, menu and cooking methods. What we can’t teach is drive, reliability and pride in being part of the team. If you love working in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoy being part of a close team and want to serve some of the best smash burgers around, we’d love to hear from you. Job Title: Grill Chef Company: Please Sir! Experience: Grill/kitchen experience preferred Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Pay: Dependent on experience starting at £13 per hr for 21+

COOK / CHEF – Requirements We are looking for a skilled, reliable and passionate Cook/Chef to join our team at Restaurant Miorița. The ideal candidate should have: • Previous experience working in a professional kitchen, • Good knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, • Good organisation and time-management skills, • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, • High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, • Team spirit and good communication skills, • Responsibility, punctuality and attention to detail, • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, • Passion for quality food and consistent presentation Experience with Romanian traditional cuisine is a strong advantage.

Dear, I am a private chef running a catering company working with private clients in London, Paris and internationally. We are recruiting for a private event for 120 guests on Thursday 10 September and I would be grateful if you could circulate this to your current students and recent graduates. POSITIONS 2 × Chef de Partie — Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September DATES AND HOURS Tuesday 8 September — 10am to 6pm, preparation in a professional kitchen (chefs de partie only) Wednesday 9 September — 10am to 6pm, preparation (chefs de partie only) Thursday 10 September — 9am to midnight, on site : final preparation, plating, service and breakdown (full team) WHAT THE WORK INVOLVES Mise en place to written recipes and quantities, HACCP records and section hygiene, packing and loading for transport, setting up the on-site kitchen, and plating to spec for 120 guests. The kitchen porter role covers wash-up, waste management and breakdown on the event day. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Chef de Partie: minimum 3 years in professional kitchens, ideally fine dining or high-end event catering. Commis: solid professional kitchen experience and speed on mise en place. Kitchen Porter: previous experience in a professional or event kitchen. All candidates need a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate, the right to work in the UK, own knives and clean whites (chefs), and reliable travel to Acton W3 and to the venue. French-speaking candidates are preferred, as the kitchen brief and service calls are given in French and English. HOW TO APPLY This is a well-organised kitchen with clear written briefs and realistic timings, and there is scope for repeat work on our future events in London and abroad. Thank you very much for your help, and please do let me know if you need any further detail. Kind regards, Eugénie Colleville

We're looking for an experienced Tandoor Chef to join our kitchen team. You'll be responsible for the tandoor section — marinating, skewering and cooking meats, and producing fresh breads to order throughout service. You'll also be expected to cover the grill section when needed, so experience across both is essential. What you'll be doing • Running the tandoor section during service, working to consistent quality and timing, • Preparing and marinating meats and vegetables to our recipes and specifications, • Making naan, roti and other breads fresh to order, • Covering and supporting the grill section as required, • Managing prep levels and stock rotation for your section, • Maintaining kitchen hygiene and food safety standards at all times, • Working closely with the wider kitchen team during busy service What we're looking for • Proven experience as a tandoor chef in a busy restaurant kitchen, • Confident on the grill — this is a genuine requirement, not a nice-to-have, • Good understanding of South Asian marinades, spicing and cooking methods, • Able to work at pace and stay calm through peak service, • Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willing to obtain), • Right to work in the UK, • Available for evenings and weekends What we offer • Competitive hourly rate, • Staff meals on shift, • Ongoing training and progression opportunities