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🍽️ Exciting Opportunity! Full-Time Pasta Chef Wanted at Franco’s, Jermyn Street 🍽️ Join Head Chef Stefano Turconi and our fantastic Back of House team at Franco’s, located in Green Park, London! 💼 Why Join Franco’s Team? 💷 Competitive pay: £15 - £15 per hour or £37,500 - £39,500 annually + yearly bonus 🕒 Approx. 48 hours/week, Monday to Saturday (2 days off) with flexible shifts 🛑 Closed Sundays, 10 days off for Christmas, 4 days off during Easter, and Bank Holidays off 🌴 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + extra days for long service 🎓 Ongoing training & development, including company-funded courses 📈 Career growth through the ‘Flow Hospitality’ platform and within both restaurants 🍽️ Free celebratory meal for two after passing probation 🎉 50% discount at both Franco’s and Wiltons restaurants 🩺 Company sickness pay & pension scheme 👕 Uniforms provided & laundered 🍝 Tasty meals during shifts 🎖️ Employee of the quarter/year awards 🎉 Annual staff party and “Recommend a Friend” scheme 👨🍳 About Franco’s Franco’s, one of London’s first Italian restaurants, has been serving delicious traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine since 1946. Nestled between Green Park and Piccadilly, Franco’s features a vibrant bar area, a main dining room, and a flexible basement space for Private Dining or additional seating. Managed by Jason Phillips (formerly of The Savoy, Avenue, and C London), Franco’s is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday to Saturday and remains closed on Sundays. 🧑🍳 What You’ll Bring to the Team: 🍴 Previous experience as a Pasta Chef in high-volume settings (80-120 covers per service) 🧑🏫 Strong leadership, training, and delegation skills to manage your section and assist Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs 💪 Positive attitude with motivation and commitment 🌍 Diverse culinary knowledge to elevate our team 💡 Creativity in crafting new recipes and dishes 🎯 Focus on maintaining top-quality food production, preparation, and presentation Right to work in the UK is required. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship. If you haven’t heard back within 5 working days, your application may not have been successful.
Freelance chefs of all levels Job Overview Here at Kraftkitchen we're seeking talented, experienced, level-headed chefs with bags of passion and a drive to deliver on current food trends. We are a group that offers a niche network of freelancers and clients a great platform to connect, and we're seeking to expand our database due to an influx of new contracts and opportunities. Responsibilities Lead/manage/work with clients kitchen team, providing guidance and support in food preparation and cooking techniques. Develop and design innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and current culinary trends. Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation. Supervise food production processes, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth. Manage inventory levels, ordering supplies as necessary to maintain efficient kitchen operations. Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction. Monitor food costs and waste management practices to optimise profitability while maintaining quality. Qualifications Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role within a restaurant/hotel setting. Strong knowledge of food production techniques, kitchen management, and food safety standards. Excellent culinary skills with the ability to create diverse menus that cater to various dietary needs. Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in supervising and managing a team effectively. Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a busy kitchen environment. A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding dining experiences for guests. Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications are required. Full clean valid driving license if preferred. Job Types: Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 60 per week Benefits: Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Experience: Culinary experience: 3 years (required) Cooking: 3 years (required) Food safety: 3 years (required) Food production: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person (Kent, Surrey, Home Counties, London, Greater London, Sussex) Reference ID: freelance commis/cdp/sous/head chef Ability to invoice Kraftkitchen direct is a must. Bank account mandatory. Interview immediately.