Chef restaurant jobs in London

Are you passionate about food and ready to showcase your culinary skills? Appetite 4 Work, a leading recruitment agency specialising in culinary placements, is seeking talented chefs of all levels to join our dynamic team. With a diverse range of clients including schools, healthcare sites, education facilities, business and industry establishments, as well as restaurants, and pubs, there's never a dull moment in our kitchen! Why Join Us? Exciting Opportunities: From big events to stadiums, we offer diverse and exhilarating culinary experiences. Flexible Schedule: Enjoy weekly pay and work-life balance as we accommodate your availability. Variety of Locations: Explore London and its surroundings as you travel 30 to 60 minutes for work assignments. Inclusive Environment: We value diversity and welcome chefs from all backgrounds and experience levels. Career Development: Grow your skills and expand your culinary repertoire with ongoing training and support. Requirements: Passion for Food: A genuine love for cooking and creating delicious dishes. Experience: Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out, we have opportunities for chefs at all levels. Mobility: Ability to travel within a 30 to 60-minute radius of London for work assignments. Basic Equipment: Must have your own chef whites, safety shoes, and chef knives. Enhanced DBS (Desirable): While not necessary, having an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a plus. If you're ready to embark on an exciting culinary journey and join a team that celebrates creativity, passion, and excellence in the kitchen, then we want to hear from you!

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. What will I be doing? - You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills - Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly. - Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness. - Working with a fast-paced kitchen team. - What are we looking for? - Someone with excellent experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment. - A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills. - Someone with a good command of English. - Someone who is willing to work weekends. What’s on offer… - Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place. - A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late! - Full time hours available and all overtime paid for. - Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities. - Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens. - Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Pastry Chef to join our team at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay. Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay is an Asian Eating House and late night lounge inspired by Tokyo's 1930s Kissas and Shanghai's drinking dens. Asian inspired small plates, Robata grills, sushi and sashimi are exquisitely crafted in the open kitchen and raw bar. Each dish is designed to be shared socially at the centre of the table. What you do as a Pastry Chef de Partie: - You pride yourself on running a pasty section, preparing, baking and presenting high quality deserts, using a creative flair and taking responsibility for all dishes coming out of your section whilst ensuring consistent presentation and memorable guest experiences - You’re confident in leading, training and developing the more junior members of the team and you naturally enjoy building relationships with others - You’re eager to learn and push yourself to develop your career as a Pastry Chef - You’re keen to use your great baking, organisational and time management skills, creativity, and passion for exciting and innovative dishes to ensure the highest standards are constantly achieved What we offer you: - Competitive Pay Rate - Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday - Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally - Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment - A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants - 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family - 30% discount for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants - Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels - MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy - Meals on duty - 50% off an annual CODE membership If you have a passion for food and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Honi Sushi is a Sushi Brand based in London, founded on November 2020 behind Honi Poke group. Since then we have opened various branches across London and in Manchester. We are currently looking for energetic and passionate sushi/prep chefs to join our team. We need the right individual that can: - Be flexible to work around the restaurant hours. - Prepare various types of sushi dishes and preps according to guidelines on quality, portion, presentation, and food safety. - Able to maintain a clean and organised work area at all times. - Able to work with the team, as well as independently. Job Types: Part time (zero hours contract) Salary: £11.5-£13.5 Working hours : 0 hours

Hot food chef for Japanese restaurant. Lunch shift 11am to 2:40pm, 4:40pm to 10pm Tuesday to Sunday

We are looking for someone qualified or having knowledge regarding to the Italian Cuisine. In Mayfair Cafe is a small restaurant near canada water station. We are still growing and the person chosen should be enthusiastic and to want to grow with us. If you can cook Italian you are welcomed to apply.

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

Chef de Partie 5 Hertford Street is the beautifully appointed private member's club owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley; located in the heart of Mayfair. Our aim is to be a home away from home, in the utmost comfort, where members are looked after by a team who know them by name. We are currently looking for a Chef de Partie to join the brigade in the Upper Floor Kitchen. The company benefits our Chef de Partie receives are: - 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays - Discounted gym membership with Nuffield Health & Gymflex - Birthday day off - Monthly well-being days with our Chiropodist, Reflexologist and Masseuse - Private medical insurance with AXA - Cycle to Work Scheme - Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action - Free English Classes - Access to a company doctor - Eyecare vouchers - In-house industry training - Sponsored social events - Season ticket loans - Retail discounts with Edenred - Recommend a friend bonus of £750 - Staff Accommodation (subject to availability) - 20% Staff Discount at Birley Bakery - Nursery Workplace Scheme - Free freshly prepared meals on duty - Free English Classes The responsibilities of the Chef de Partie are: - Preparation of all food items on the restaurant menu during service - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner mise-en-place The Experience & Qualifications required as Chef de Partie are: - Previous experience in a similar position is essential. - Experience of working in a luxury hotel, restaurant or private member’s club advantageous Working hours: The working hours for this role are on a rota basis, 7 shifts a week. The club is closed on Sundays, Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas each year. If you feel that you have the experience and skills to join us as Chef de Partie at 5 Hertford Street then apply by forwarding your up to date CV together with a covering letter to the link below.

Join Megan's Team! 🌟 '🌞We're getting summer ready at Megan's and want you to join our team! We are looking for Chefs who: Bring a passion for food into our kitchen. Take pleasure in cooking and have a commitment to quality, consistency, and creating memorable dining experiences. Go the extra mile and are willing to jump in and support others whenever needed. Maintain a positive attitude and are willing to roll up their sleeves when the kitchen gets hot. Are dedicated to continuous improvement and have a drive to always strive for excellence. What we offer: Competitive hourly rate from £13.5ph, plus tronc for every hour you work (based on a points-based troncscheme). Comprehensive training and growth opportunities. Flexible contracts for a better work-life balance. Yearly bonus for reaching milestones. Quick access to your earnings with Wagestream. Fun team parties and 50% off at Megan's. Bring your friends and enjoy perks. Apply now and let's create experiences together! #Team Megan's🌟

Looking for cooks to assist our Mexican restaurant in Dalston during the weekends. Hours as follow: Fridays: 3 - 11:30 Saturdays (double): 11am -11:30 (1hr break) Sundays (double): 10am - 9:30 (30 break) This comes to aprox. 31 hours per week Rate £15 p/h inc. of service and holiday time. Key responsibilities: - Prep - Help with service - Close kitchen At lest of a year working as a chef is needed. Sense of urgency and respect. Trials and interviews now open. Immediate start We offer: Monthly pay Staff meals 40% staff discount at the venue for you +1 Great friendly environment with kitchen AND floor team PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PART TIME if you are looking for full time please look for our other adverts :) Thank you!

Cellar 107, is a local restaurant based in West Dulwich. We are a family restaurant with a vibrant team and a wonderful atmosphere. We are looking for a chef who has experience. Our menu is of Italian cuisine which includes pastas/ salads and previous experience with cooking on the grill is recommended If you are willing to work within a wonderful team, are resilient and hard-working, this is the perfect job for you!

Hispania, ambitious Spanish gastronomic project in London with Michelin-starred chef Marcos Morán as executive chef, is hiring! We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef with good knowledge of Spanish cuisine and proved experience. The working hours are Wednesday to Sunday.

Looking for an energetic Cold Larder Chef with flexibility. Experience and a positive attitude essential. We are fast paced with a modern British menu with a casual fine dining Style. Great benefits like free staff meals on shift and a 50% discount in our restaurants amongst the least of our benefits.

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

Experienced kitchen porter required with experience for busy restaurant

Breakfast brunch, bistro and tapas background chefs needed. We are looking for talented chefs to join our Bistro Restaurant. Competitive salary plus bonus subject to target. Holiday pay Private Pension Scheme contribution Proven experience as a Bistro, Brunch, Breakfast. Passion for creating delicious and understanding of brunch food trends and flavours. Collaborate with the culinary team to create new recipes and explore seasonal ingredients. Preparing, cooking and plating up breakfast and brunch to the highest standards.Enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Rossopomodoro is hiring!! We have exciting plans for growth in the very near future, so we are looking for people-focused people with restaurant service experience, whose career ambitions we match with amazing development opportunities. If you have a strong interest in or knowledge of Italian food and culture, have great communication skills, and get a buzz out of interacting with customers and cooking or selling fantastic products with pride and passion, then we would love you to become part of our friendly team! Please send your CV and join our ever-growing, exciting team!

About Us: We are a vibrant and bustling restaurant looking for a skilled and passionate chef to join our team. we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences to our customers. Responsibilities: - Prepare and cook delicious dishes according to our menu and recipes, ensuring high-quality standards are consistently met - Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace - Monitor food inventory levels and place orders as needed to ensure freshness and availability - Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations to ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment - Contribute creative ideas for menu development and special dishes to keep our offerings exciting and innovative Requirements: - Proven experience as a chef in a similar culinary environment, with a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences - Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles, with the ability to execute recipes with precision and creativity - Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment - Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to achieve common goals - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Benefits: - Competitive salary based on experience - Opportunities for growth and advancement within our expanding restaurant group - Employee discounts on food and beverages - Positive and supportive work environment with a dynamic team If you're a talented chef with a passion for creating memorable dining experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and cover letter detailing why you're the perfect fit for our team.

My client is on look out for ambitious and experienced Sous Chef to join this anime inspired Japanese Restaurant in the heart of the city. Ideal candidate will have: - Previous experience as Sous Chef with casual dining concept - Experience managing or supervising a kitchen team and taking ownership in your role through positive behaviors + actions - A strong communicator, that has real conversations with consideration + care, supporting your management team in making sure your kitchen is performing at a high standard of service - Experienced in supporting to ensure your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless - An individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career - Passionate about working with fresh food, you won't find microwaves or heat lamps here! What`s in for right candidate? - Uniforms provided / casual - Competitive salary - Company events - Free food on shift - Employee discount + family - Extra hours fully paid or accrued towards holiday - 4 doubles / 3 days off OR 5 days- 2 days off - Pension enrolment Being a fan of anime is always an advantage! Please apply to have further conversation regarding this opportunity.

COMMIS CHEF - FULL TIME - £11.95 PER HOUR The Cheese Bar are looking for a capable Commis Chef to join the Back of House team at Pick & Cheese, in Seven Dials Market (Covent Garden). We’re dedicated to celebrating the best in British Cheese, working with suppliers from all around the country to create our signature grilled cheese sandwiches and other classic cheese-focused dishes – all seasonal, and made with the best quality produce. Pick & Cheese is the world’s first cheese conveyor belt. 24 different British cheeses, individually paired with a unique condiment and small producer wines. You will work under the General Manager and Kitchen Manager to ensure the belt is kept stocked with all dishes at all times and plated to company standards, as well as cooking hot dishes to order during service. Full training on cheeses is provided, including industry recognised qualifications through the Academy of Cheese, as well as a range of benefits. Professional development opportunities are available within the company for those who show initiative. If this sounds like you, please get in touch. Key Responsibilities: - Overseeing your section, preparing and serving our menu to a high standard, as per Company specifications. - Continuously improve product knowledge and understanding of Company ethos. - Maintaining the highest food hygiene and Health & Safety standards within the business. - Maintain the highest professional standards throughout the restaurant. - Promote a positive perception of the Company at all times, both internally and externally. Benefits: - 28 days holiday per year - Monthly British cheese box - Quarterly Bonus - Producer visits - Free staff meals & trader discounts - 50% off meals on your days off - Full training & tastings, including Academy of Cheese qualifications - Staff socials Requirements: - Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen - An awareness of British Cheese, with an interest to learn and develop a deeper understanding of it - An understanding of seasonality and British produce - Excellent work ethic, organisation and communication skills - Friendly, approachable and humble

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic chef to join our Team in Covent Garden. Chez Antoinette is a French restaurant with homemade cuisine, the food is based on organic, seasonal and fresh produce. We are looking for the right person to join the team. You’re there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. At Chez Antoinette we offer a high-quality product yet simple in a busy environment. What we are looking for: - To be passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality - Promote good working relationships throughout the team - Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen - Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team - Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times - Take responsibility for the management and supervision of the health and safety. In return: - You can look forward to working with a dedicated team - You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday - Free staff meals - You will be working in a central location Salary : Competitive and depending on your experience

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.