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Lead the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high-quality Thai food while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, consistency, and service. Organise kitchen operations, support menu preparation, manage food safety procedures, and help create a welcoming dining experience for every guest. Previous experience in a professional kitchen and strong leadership skills are preferred.

Lead the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high-quality food while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, consistency, and service. Organise kitchen operations, support menu preparation, manage food safety procedures, and help create a welcoming dining experience for every guest. Previous experience in a professional kitchen and strong leadership skills are preferred.

At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Richmond takes everything we love about our delis and places it in the heart of one of London's most charming and green neighbourhoods. What you'll do • Prepare and serve exceptional coffee, cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages., • Work confidently across both coffee and bar functions., • Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to every guest., • Maintain bar and coffee equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and performance., • Manage stock for both coffee and bar, minimising waste and supporting ordering., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing regulations., • Support the wider team in other sections and adapt flexibly to service needs. What we're looking for • Experience as both a barista and a bartender in quality hospitality settings., • Strong technical skills across coffee and cocktail preparation., • A versatile, enthusiastic team player who thrives with variety. Key skills • Excellent technical skills across coffee and cocktails., • Flexible and adaptable to different service demands., • An engaging communicator who makes every guest interaction count., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for coffee, cocktails, and hospitality and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef's Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years' service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Richmond takes everything we love about our delis and places it in the heart of one of London's most charming and green neighbourhoods. What you'll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we're looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef's Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years' service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead the Pack at Wolves of Tokyo! We are seeking an outstanding Deputy General Manager with a love for elevated dining experiences in stunning surroundings. A vibrant, buzzing Japanese restaurant and rooftop cocktail bar, this dynamic venue channels the electric energy of Tokyo after dark. Inspired by the moody allure of Japanese Noir cinema, it blends shadowy intrigue with neon-lit vibrancy, offering a fresh and modern take on Japanese cuisine and culture in West London. The menu reimagines classic dishes with bold flavours and innovative techniques, while expertly crafted cocktails pay homage to Japan's drinking culture. Whether indulging in exquisite sashimi or sipping highballs under the city skyline, guests are immersed in an atmosphere where tradition meets the avant-garde, and every night feels cinematic. Split across two stunning floors, with an exquisite Private Dining Room offering breathtaking views over West London, Wolves of Tokyo is a world of dynamic, immersive experiences. We are searching for an inspiring leader to embody this vibrant brand, guiding their team on an unforgettable journey while crafting a service that is as thrilling as it is refined-elevated, electrifying, and endlessly engaging. The Role: As Deputy General Manager, you'll be key to the running and success of Wolves of Tokyo. Our Deputy General Managers are pro-active, insightful, commercial leaders for their venues. You will bring imagination, joy and a boundless passion for incredible people, outstanding hospitality and revenue driving through innovative ideas and continuous development of your team. ++We Expect You To:++ Have experience in elevated restaurants, understanding how to manage a dining room as well as a bar space. Take full ownership of your KPIs whether that is financials, people, compliance, stock management – guest experience is at the core of your passion. Lead joyous, guest focused, shifts – managing everything from atmosphere to standards. Empower your team to develop through the career pathway, giving clear and example lead feedback. Obsess over service standards – delivering nothing short of excellence. Coach, mentor, and inspire – with a big heart and a focus on people development. Work collaboratively with your General Manager, Head Chef and other stakeholders to achieve success. Ensure safety – of your guests, your team, and your venue at all times. Maintain compliance – actively promote completion of online training, daily/ weekly checks and best practices. Adapt and evolve – embrace challenges and thrive in a changing environment. Communicate with impact – clearly, effectively, and with intention. Always taking the time to review and follow up. Be an effective leader who is approachable, honest and supportive in driving the business forward. ++Who You'll Be:++ A Proven leader with experience in a premium restaurant. Energy, passion, and resilience – you lead by example and thrive under pressure. A structured mindset – setting clear expectations and empowering your team. Obsessed with communication – constantly speaking to your team, with the ability to communicate the bigger picture as well as venue specific details and getting the team to understand why their roles are so important to the companies success. Engaged in wider Incipio culture, living and breathing our values. Curiosity and courage – always questioning, improving, and innovating. Knowledge of Japanese culture, dining and sake desirable. ++Benefits & Best Bits++ Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Huge bonus potential Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows Bonus capacity paid annually Company awards and events Sickness & Compassionate Pay Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service ++Incipio & Inclusivity++ We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

Sous Chef – The Broadcaster, White City Located in the heart of White City, The Broadcaster is a vibrant, four-floor pub and dining destination with a stunning rooftop terrace. We serve fresh, seasonal food, made from scratch using quality ingredients from some of the UK’s finest suppliers. We’re looking for an experienced, ambitious Sous Chef to join our team. The Role • Lead busy services, run sections and support the pass., • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene., • Coach and develop junior chefs., • Support menu development, tastings and dish costing., • Help manage stock, food costs, portion control and waste., • Work closely with the Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef and front-of-house team., • Help create a positive, organised and professional kitchen. About You • Experienced, passionate and confident during service., • A supportive leader who brings out the best in others., • Organised, calm under pressure and commercially aware., • Proud of your cooking and keen to develop your career. Why Join Us? • Supportive team and career progression opportunities., • Fresh, seasonal cooking and input into menus., • Staff meals and refreshments., • Group dining discounts and team incentives., • Stream access for early wage withdrawals., • An extra holiday day per year of service, up to five days., • Uniform and shoes provided, yours to keep after six months. If you’re passionate about great food, strong teamwork and leading by example, we’d love to hear from you!

Authentic Italian Deli & Restaurant · Hammersmith, London, W6, UK Pay: £13.5 / Hr (depending on experience)Hours: 40 hours/weekLocation: Chiswick, London (in person)Start Date: ImmediateJob type: Full-time About the RoleWe’re looking for a hardworking, reliable Kitchen Porter to join our team at Mari Deli Dining. If you take pride in a clean kitchen and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is a great spot to do what you do best - with an immediate, full-time start. About UsMari Deli Dining is a cozy Italian café-deli in Chiswick, West London. We’re a small, welcoming team that takes pride in authentic Italian food, proper coffee and a warm, neighbourly atmosphere for everyone who walks through the door. What You’ll Do· Wash up crockery, cutlery, pots and kitchen equipment promptly and thoroughly· Keep the kitchen, prep areas and storage spaces clean, tidy and organised· Support the chefs with basic food prep and deliveries as needed· Manage waste disposal and recycling in line with hygiene standards· Work closely with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly What We’re Looking For· Previous kitchen porter or cleaning experience is a plus, but not essential· Able to stay on your feet and keep pace during busy periods· Settled or pre-settled status (required)· Ideally living near the shop - though this isn’t essential· A hardworking, reliable team player with good attention to detail and hygiene How to ApplyIf you’re hardworking, reliable, and ready to start straight away, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to apply, share your CV or pop into the deli for a chat.

Job Ref: COL1276 Branch: Bushy Park Location: Bushy Park, Teddington Salary/Benefits: up to £40,000 per annum plus Bonus Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 48 Posted date: 01/10/2026 Closing date: 01/11/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our Bushy Park café is a beloved destination for locals and visitors, serving expertly baked goods, handmade pastries, specialty coffee, and quality food made with care. We're looking for a talented and creative Head Baker to take charge of our on-site bakery, producing exceptional breads, pastries, and sweet treats, while also developing exciting seasonal products to be featured across the wider Colicci business. If you have a passion for artisan baking, an eye for detail, and love experimenting with seasonal flavours, we want you on our team! What You'll Be Doing: • Leading the bakery team – ensuring consistency, training junior bakers, and inspiring creativity., • Baking with passion – crafting a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients., • Developing new seasonal products – creating limited-edition bakes to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients across Colicci's locations., • Managing production & stock – overseeing ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation to maintain efficiency and reduce waste., • Ensuring excellence in hygiene & safety – upholding the highest kitchen and food safety standards., • Collaborating with the Head Chefs & General Managers – ensuring our bakery offerings stay exciting, innovative, and commercially successful. What We're Looking For: • A passionate & skilled Baker – with expertise in artisan bread and patisserie., • A creative innovator – excited to experiment with flavours and develop seasonal products that set us apart., • A natural leader – experienced in team management, training, and mentoring junior bakers., • An organised & efficient operator – experienced in ordering, stock take, stock entry, and stock reconciliation., • A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected, • A detail-oriented professional – ensuring precision in every bake., • A fast-paced operator – able to deliver high volumes while maintaining quality. Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary + performance bonus – your success is rewarded., • No late nights - many of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - choose a menu item of your choice., • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business., • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites., • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives., • Proud to be a London Living Wage Employer Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* Ready to Lead Something Special? We'd love to hear from you. Nestled in the historic Bushy Park, The Pheasantry cafe resides amongst stunning woodland. We have looked to reflect the nature and atmosphere of the surrounding parkland within the cafe interior.

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. We're looking for a passionate and hands-on Lead Pizza Chef (Junior Sous Chef) to join the kitchen team at Juno, our new Italian bar and restaurant in Olympia. You'll take the lead on our pizza section, bringing great energy, consistency and a real love for Italian food to everything you do. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help deliver incredible pizzas, support and develop the wider kitchen team, and keep standards high while making sure the kitchen is a fun, collaborative place to work. If you're a confident pizza chef ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! Our Junior Sous Chefs are proactive, detail oriented leaders in the kitchen. They are true food enthusiasts; creative, passionate, and committed to impeccable standards, while ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support our Chef De Parties, Commis Chefs & Kitchen Porters in maintaining our high standards of service, leading from the front and helping to develop the skills of your team. We empower our Junior Sous Chefs to be approachable, open, honest & respected, and give them the tools to develop their team & themselves. WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO • Collaboratively deliver the menu items with confidence, precision, and pride, • Work closely with the Sous Chef & Head Chef to lead the wider kitchen team to create exceptional guest experiences, • Running the day to day operations of our kitchens, • Ensuring we are compliant, clean and safe, • Prepping for the day ahead and delegating tasks to the team to ensure success, • Supporting with stock management, • Creating new and exciting dishes for menu changes and seasonal specials, • Training and Developing your team, • Lead by example on compliance, safety, and completing e-learning and checklists, • Represent yourself and the Incipio brand with positivity, professionalism, and pride WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Previous experience as a Chef in a fast paced, multi brand, enviroment, • A passion for hospitality, attention to detail, and high standards of food preparation and presentation, • Organised, clean, and confident in maintaining food hygiene, stock rotation, and compliance, • A team player who contributes to a calm, collaborative and motivated kitchen culture, • Strong communication and willingness to train, mentor, and support junior chefs, • Energy, pace, and a genuine desire to grow your craft within a high-performance kitchen Benefits & Best Bits • Transparent and fair TRONC payments, • Self Space: Free Therapy available through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio, • Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus, • 60% of our management teams are people we have progressed internally, • Career development + opportunity to grow and expand in this role as the business expands, • Company awards to celebrate team and regular events, • Incentive Trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France)·, • Compassionate Leave, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave, • Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service, • Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials, • 50% discount for food and drink in all of our venues Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

🔥 GRILL CHEF WANTED – LET'S BRING THE FLAVOUR! 🌯🍔 Love street food, big flavours and working with a great team? We want to hear from you! We're looking for a passionate, enthusiastic chef to join our team at our pub, serving up delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired street food from our kitchen and food truck. If you have previously worked with coal and know how to manage that cooking method get in touch! Think juicy chicken skewers, crispy falafel, stacked burgers, creamy hummus, fresh wraps, homemade sauces and all the good stuff that keeps our customers coming back for more! 🤤 We're proud of our food, our atmosphere and, most importantly, our great team. Now we're looking for someone who shares our passion for great food and wants to be part of what we're building. 👨‍🍳 WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO • Preparing and cooking delicious street food packed with flavour., • Preparing fresh ingredients, marinades, sauces and accompaniments., • Bringing our Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired menu to life., • Keeping standards high, from food quality to presentation., • Getting creative with new dishes, specials and exciting flavour combinations., • Working across our pub kitchen and food truck, so there's always variety., • Keeping the kitchen organised, clean and ready for service. 🌶️ WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Someone who loves what they do, takes pride in their cooking and brings great energy into the kitchen. We're looking for someone who: • Has professional kitchen experience., • Enjoys preparing and cooking street food., • Understands the importance of fresh ingredients, flavour and consistency., • Is reliable, organised and comfortable working in a busy environment., • Works well as part of a team and isn't afraid to get stuck in. Experience with grilling, chicken skewers, falafel, hummus, marinades and homemade sauces is a big plus! 🍔 WHY JOIN US? • A great team – work alongside friendly, passionate people., • A fun, varied role – a mix of pub kitchen and food truck service., • Room to get creative – bring your ideas and help develop our menu., • A positive atmosphere – great food is even better when you enjoy making it. 🔥 READY TO JOIN THE TEAM? If you're passionate about food, love big flavours and want to work somewhere that values great cooking and great people, we'd love to hear from you! We're hiring immediately for the right candidate, so if this sounds like your kind of kitchen, get in touch today. Send us your CV and a little introduction about yourself and your experience. Great food. Great people. Big flavours. Let's get cooking! 🌯🔥 📍 Location: Brentford, West London🕒 Hours: 35 Hours minimum💷 Pay: £13 per hour minimum (Depending on experience)

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.

In our kitchens as a Sous Chef you'll turn the freshest of the British produce into beautifully presented dishes. We can help with training, flexible hours and giving you a work-life balance. Passion is the main ingredient we look for in all our kitchens. EPIC PERKS: • Flexible working hours available, • Share of service charge, • 50% discount for you + 5 friends at any of our venues!, • Your birthday lunch is on us, • Generous employee referral scheme - work with your friends!, • Money off your shopping at many high street stores, • Apprenticeship schemes to learn while you work, • Access to Wagestream for better money management, • Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program, • Group wide Learning and Development opportunities WHAT YOU'LL NEED • 2 years + experience in a similar role in a high quality kitchen, • Willingness for progression to the next step within back-of-house operation, • Ability to contribute to menus developments, recipes and their specs, • Knowledge of FS and HS regulations and of most common HR practices, • Experience with staff training and development, • Experience with ordering and stock and cost margins control WORK SOMEWHERE EPIC We are a London-based hospitality group of brave, bold and beautiful venues and sport bars. We're growing bigger, and we have lots of opportunities for you to progress with us. Join us and live by our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Challenge. ETM are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives. The hourly rate shown is the addition of base rate and service charge, which is distributed to all staff through a Tronc Point system. We cannot guarantee an exact amount, but it is an historical estimate. If you are interested in being our new Sous Chef please click apply!

PIZZA CHEF New opening — premium Italian restaurant, Hampton Court We're a hospitality group that has been running restaurants in this area for 20 years. We currently have four sites, and at the end of October we're opening our fifth: a premium Italian restaurant near Hampton Court, seating around 70. We're looking for people who want to build something, not just fill a shift. The food is proper Italian cooking with a modern hand: good ingredients, treated properly, served well. The standards are high and we won't pretend otherwise. What we offer back is a company that pays on time, plans ahead, and promotes from within. FREE ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE FOR SOME OF THESE ROLES. START DATE: ASAP, ahead of the opening. You'll be in from the soft opening, setting the place up with us. THE ROLE The pizza section is yours. Dough, proving, and the oven — start to finish, your standard to hold. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR — At least five years' proven experience as a pizza chef — Full control of dough and proving — you manage it on your own — Confident on an electric oven — Able to run your own mise en place and section ordering — Good English — you'll need to understand, be understood, and write clearly — Someone who works well in a team, not around it — Available full time, shifts across all seven days — The right to live and work in the UK These are requirements, not a wish list. If you're missing one of them, this isn't the right role for you. WHAT YOU GET — Contract from day one — Full time position — One free meal every shift — Two days off a week — Monthly payslip — Service charge and tips shared — 28 days holiday — Paid training, with structured training every three months — Real progression, we have further openings planned — A group that has traded for twenty years, including the hard years — Paid trial shift — The chance to open a restaurant from day one, not join one already running HOURS: Full time, 40 to 48 hours per week, shifts across all seven days

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Chef de Partie / 2 AA Rosette / £17.50 - £18.50 Term: Full-time W/H: 45 Holidays: 28 Days off: 2 At Faber, we are more than a restaurant — we are a family and a team united by a shared passion: showcasing the very best of our island’s shores while being sustainable, ethical, and proudly British. We create memorable dining experiences that celebrate local ingredients, coastal producers, and exceptional hospitality. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a talented and driven Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and help us deliver outstanding food every day. At Faber, you'll work alongside people who are fanatical about what they do, curious to learn more, and passionate about excellence. This is an opportunity to develop your skills, contribute your ideas, and be part of a business where your effort genuinely shapes the future. As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service. You'll work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain quality, support junior team members, and contribute to the ongoing development of our menus and kitchen culture.

West Ealing, W13 | Full-time | Up to £21/hour (including tronc) Good dough. Great ingredients. Serious crunch. At Tempo, we’re all about New York inspired pizza with an Italian twist. Think carefully fermented dough, thin and crispy bases, bold flavours and creative toppings inspired by Italian cuisine, made with fresh, seasonal produce. We’re looking for a talented and motivated Second Pizza Chef to join our small, passionate team. Someone who loves working with dough, appreciates great ingredients and takes pride in the details. The role * Preparing dough, managing fermentation, dividing and balling * Stretching, topping and baking pizzas in our PizzaMaster deck oven * Preparing fresh ingredients, sauces and daily mise en place * Delivering quality, consistency and efficiency during busy services * Supporting the Head Pizza Chef and stepping up when needed * Getting involved in R&D, new product sourcing, seasonal specials and menu development * Maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation What we’re looking for * Previous hands-on experience with pizza and dough * Good understanding of fermentation, preferments (including biga) and dough handling * Solid knife skills and confidence with fresh ingredient preparation * Strong attention to detail and appreciation for quality produce * Ability to work efficiently, stay calm under pressure and take initiative * A positive attitude, team spirit and genuine passion for food * Availability to work evenings and weekends * Right to work in the UK You don’t need to know everything. Solid foundations, curiosity and a willingness to improve matter most. What we offer * Up to £21 per hour (including tronc) * Average 40 hours per week, depending on business needs * Meals on shift * 28 days paid holiday * Hands-on training and opportunities to grow * The opportunity to develop your skills and take on more responsibility * A friendly, supportive team where your ideas matter Sound like your kind of kitchen? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us a little about yourself, your experience and what gets you excited about pizza.

At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Richmond takes everything we love about our delis and places it in the heart of one of London's most charming and green neighbourhoods. A favourite with locals and visitors alike, our Richmond deli is a true community hub and we are now looking for a talented full-time Waiter and a full-time Barista to join our team. Waiter/ Waitress What you’ll do • Welcome and seat guests, ensuring they feel looked after from the moment they arrive., • Take food and drink orders accurately and with genuine knowledge of the menu., • Serve food and beverages with care, attention to detail, and great timing., • Build rapport with guests and respond to their needs proactively., • Maintain the dining room to a high standard throughout service., • Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service flow., • Handle guest queries and feedback with professionalism and warmth., • Support the wider front-of-house team and pitch in wherever needed. What we’re looking for • Previous experience as a waiter or in front-of-house hospitality is essential., • A genuine passion for food, drink, and creating great guest experiences., • A warm, confident communicator who thrives in a team environment. Key skills • Excellent knowledge of food and drink service., • Attentive, calm, and professional under pressure., • A genuine love of hospitality and making guests feel welcome., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food, drink, and guest experience and continuous improvement. Barista / Bartender What you’ll do • Prepare and serve exceptional coffee, cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages., • Work confidently across both coffee and bar functions., • Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to every guest., • Maintain bar and coffee equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and performance., • Manage stock for both coffee and bar, minimising waste and supporting ordering., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing regulations., • Support the wider team in other sections and adapt flexibly to service needs. Key skills • Excellent technical skills across coffee and cocktails., • Flexible and adaptable to different service demands., • An engaging communicator who makes every guest interaction count., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for coffee, cocktails, and hospitality and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Junior Sous Chef / Sous Chef – Full-Time We are looking for an energetic and experienced Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a busy pub based in Richmond hill. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, confident working in a fast-paced kitchen, and able to support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality dishes. What we’re looking for: • Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef, • Excellent cooking and kitchen management skills, • A positive, energetic attitude, • Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team, • Strong organisation and communication skills, • Commitment to food quality, hygiene and safety, • Flexibility to work full-time, including evenings and weekends If you’re an enthusiastic chef looking for your next opportunity and want to be part of a great pub team, we’d love to hear from you! 📍 Location: Richmond, Surrey TW10 ⏰ Full-time position Please get in touch for more information or to apply.

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At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Islington is where it all began for our restaurant and bar offering, rooted in the creative, independent spirit of Upper Street. One of our most storied and beloved sites, it has been at the heart of the Ottolenghi story for many years. What you’ll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we’re looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Chef de Partie – Shambles, Teddington This position is only available to candidates with a valid UK work permit. SHAMBLES is an independent, family-run restaurant in the heart of Teddington. We serve seasonal Italian food, with handmade pasta and dishes prepared from scratch using high-quality British and Italian produce. We are looking for an experienced and dependable Chef de Partie to join our long-standing kitchen team. The role Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will take responsibility for your section and help maintain consistently high standards throughout preparation and service. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes to SHAMBLES’ recipes and presentation standards, • Running your section efficiently during busy services, • Completing daily mise en place accurately and on time, • Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients, • Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation, • Following food safety procedures, including allergen controls, temperature checks and stock rotation, • Minimising waste and using ingredients responsibly, • Assisting with deliveries, storage and stock control, • Supporting and training junior members of the kitchen team, • Communicating clearly with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and front-of-house team, • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and menu development About you We are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress, • Has strong basic cooking skills and a genuine interest in Italian and seasonal food, • Is organised, reliable and capable of managing a section during a busy service, • Takes pride in consistency, presentation and attention to detail, • Understands food hygiene, allergens and safe kitchen practices, • Works calmly under pressure and communicates well with the team, • Is willing to learn and contribute rather than simply clock in and disappear, • Has the right to work in the UK Experience making fresh pasta would be an advantage, but training can be provided to the right person. What we offer • A full-time, permanent position, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Share of service charge, • Staff meals while working, • Training and opportunities to develop within the kitchen, • The chance to work with quality seasonal produce, • A supportive, professional and established team, • Christmas and New Year closure (open Christmas Day), • A workplace with genuine character, rather than another identikit chain restaurant If you are serious about cooking, reliable under pressure and want to become part of an independent restaurant with strong local roots, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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

FULL-TIME Immediate start Chef De Partie 📍 Location: Heathrow, Slough, Windsor Area ⏱️ Start Date: Immediate 💼 Job Type: Full-time 💰 Pay: £16.00 SMR Facilities Management is recruiting talented Chef de Partie professionals to join our kitchen team at a prestigious 5-star hotel venue located in West London / South West London. We are looking to fill three key positions immediately: • Breakfast Chef de Partie: Managing high-volume morning guest services., • Event Chef de Partie: Handling high-profile corporate hospitality and large-scale events., • Restaurant Chef de Partie: Delivering premium, fine-dining culinary experiences. Key Requirements Driver's License & Vehicle: Must have a valid driver’s license and own a car due to the hotel’s specific location and early/late shift patterns. Experience: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie (or a strong Commis Chef ready to step up) in a high-volume, premium, or 5-star hotel environment. Skills: High standards of food hygiene, strong section management, speed, and precision under pressure.