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ove Nigerian Breakfast? Join us in making history! We’re looking for a passionate Cook to join our kitchen team at TT’s Breakfast – the first spot in the UK dedicated to Nigerian breakfast classics. Help us bring bold flavours, authentic recipes, and warm hospitality to South-East London. What you’ll be doing: • Cook and prepare Nigerian breakfast dishes to our recipes and standards, • Work with speed and precision to deliver orders on time, • Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and well-organised, • Support the team during busy service and communicate clearly, • Follow food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards at all times, • Contribute to menu consistency and customer satisfaction Must haves: We’re looking for someone who: • Has experience cooking in a commercial kitchen, • Can follow recipes thoroughly while showing passion for cooking, • Works well under pressure and shows urgency in service, • Has strong attention to detail when handling food, • Understands food safety and hygiene basics, • Has rights to work in the UK (no cash-in-hand), • Is available on weekdays and weekends (early start: 8am) Desirable skills (priority given to those who have): • Knowledge of allergens and food safety protocols (Food & Hygiene certified), • Experience in breakfast or brunch kitchens, • A passion for Nigerian food and culture, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Location: Deptford, South-East London (great bus, train, and DLR links) Hours: Part-time, starting as early as 8:45am Pay: Above minimum wage, depending on experience If you’re excited about Nigerian breakfast and ready to cook with passion, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Chef de Partie to join our small team. We are a small modern restaurant with a focus on steak, fish and seasonal produce, delivering high-quality plates in a relaxed professional environment. What we’re looking for: • At least 2-3 years experience in a similar role, • Confident working independently, • strong knife skills, prep discipline, and plating consistency, • A good communicator who works well in a small team, • Clean, organised, and reliable during busy service, • Passion for seasonal cooking and attention to detail

We're looking for an enthusiastic new souschef to join our team here at the greyhound sydenham As a Sous chef you will assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals and be able to work independently when Head Chef is away. You will adhere to strict health and safety procedures and ensure a clean and safe workspace. By becoming a part of the team you will be joining a reputable and growing hospitality chain. There will be plenty of opportunities for growth as the business expands plus loads of incentives and discounts across all our venues and TRONC schemes.

Part-Time Breakfast Chef Wanted – Anna’s Coffee House & Kitchen We’re currently looking for a part-time Breakfast Chef to join our friendly team at Anna’s Coffee House & Kitchen. Location: 227 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 Hours : Part-time (including early mornings and weekends) Duties: Prepare and cook a small, quality-focused breakfast and brunch menu. Ensure consistency in taste, portion, and presentation. Manage prep, cooking, and plating during morning service. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen at all times. Stock rotation, labeling, and minimizing food waste. Requirements: Experience cooking breakfast/brunch in a café, restaurant, or similar. Knowledge of basic food safety and kitchen hygiene. Ability to work solo or as part of a small team. Punctual, organized, and able to handle a busy morning rush. Positive attitude, especially in a close, friendly environment. What We Offer: A warm, respectful, family-style work environment Free meals and coffee on shift Input on menu ideas and specials Opportunity to grow with us as we expand Competitive hourly rate depending on experience

We're looking for an enthusiastic new chef to join our team here at the greyhound sydenham As a Chef de Partie you will assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals and be able to work independently when Head Chef is away. You will adhere to strict health and safety procedures and ensure a clean and safe workspace. By becoming a part of the team you will be joining a reputable and growing hospitality chain. There will be plenty of opportunities for growth as the business expands plus loads of incentives and discounts across all our venues and TRONC schemes.

We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Commis or Che de Partie chef who is eager to learn, develop their skills, and advance to the next level. We are looking for a skilled, creative chef with a strong work ethic, attention to hygiene, organization, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a small, dedicated team, leading by example. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a new and growing restaurant that values progression, professionalism, and a positive work environment. Our cuisine combines African, British, and Caribbean flavors with a contemporary style. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: • Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety certification, • PPE, safety shoes, chef hat, uniform, and apron, • Basic kitchen operation knowledge, • Right to work in the UK, • Flexibility to work 5 days a week, including weekends and evenings, • Basic knife skills and a willingness to learn, • Positive attitude and good time management skills Key duties include assisting the head chef with daily preparations, maintaining hygiene standards, learning the menu and recipes, and working professionally to meet customer expectations. If you are passionate about cooking and looking to grow within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Commis Chef Position ​ ​We are looking for a talented and dedicated Commis Chef to join our team. This is an opportunity to learn and grow with experienced chefs, participating in all areas of a dynamic, high-quality kitchen. ​Responsibilities: ​ • Assist Chefs de Partie and other team members in food preparation and cooking., • Keep the workstation clean and organised, following hygiene and food safety standards., • Assist in receiving and storing ingredients., • Collaborate with the team to ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards., • Learn and execute the techniques and recipes of our kitchen. Requirements: • Previous experience in a professional kitchen, even if limited., • Passion for gastronomy and willingness to learn., • Ability to work in a team and under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Commitment to excellence and attention to detail., • Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. What we offer: • A collaborative and supportive work environment., • Training and professional development opportunities., • Staff meals., • Discounts of up to 25% on menu items Speaking Portuguese is a plus

We are looking for a long-term colleague and should be minimum 2 years experience 5 day a week/min working hours; weekday 3pm-11pm weekend 12am-11pm If there are many bookings during the week, we can offer extra days of work with extra pay. We require candidates to have knowledge of basic cooking techniques, knife skills, and food handling. They must also be able to work well in a team and follow instructions. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils is essential, as is understanding food sanitation regulations.

WHO YOU ARE: • Someone passionate about cooking with a strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and an excellent eye for detail. - A respectful and thoughtful professional who is punctual and has a strong work ethic, driven by high standards and who consistently shows the best example of conduct. - A team player and leader with good communication skills, who is enthusiastic about teaching and passing on their knowledge, but also open to learning from others. - A competent and energetic cook who is comfortable with all sections of the kitchen, and is a fast learner if there are any areas which need improvement. - Someone creative and organised with good time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. YOU MUST HAVE: • 3+ years’ experience as a sous chef or chef. 2+ years’ experience with Italian cuisine. Good level of oral proficiency in English and/ or Italian language. Familiarity with industry best practices. Any food specific education or certification an advantage. TASKS INCLUDE: • Prepare, cook, and present food in line with the required standards of Sapore Vero. - Supporting the company in developing new menus & weekly specials. - Monitor food production to ensure consistent quality of portion size. - Take ownership of the kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef. - Follow relevant hygiene and health & safety guidelines. - Organise food, supplies, and utensils within the kitchen and in the fridges. - Stock control. - Following FIFO procedure to reduce waste of food stock. - Keep all designated areas in the kitchen clean and tidy before, during, and after the service accordingly with hygiene standards. - Check that appliance and fridges are at the required temperatures and properly closed before leaving. - Regularly clean and monitor kitchen appliances. - Work with the kitchen porter and pizza chefs to ensure the smooth running of service. - Coordinate take away orders with the pizza chef and floor staff to provide drivers with correct food. - Establish effective employee relations and maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and attitude towards all guests, clients, and employees. - Any other duties as assigned related to this position.

Kitchen assistant, chef's help, cook position available. We are looking for someone who is ideally experienced in working in a similar environment, energetic, reliable and motivated. We will consider an applicant without experience, as long as they are passionate about preparing food and are keen to learn and gain professional kitchen experience. Full-time PAYE position with immediate start for the right candidate with 28 days holiday pay pro-rata.

Pizza Chef – Minimum 2 Years’ Experience We are looking for an experienced pizza chef with at least 2 years’ experience and strong knowledge of authentic pizza preparation techniques. Responsibilities: Prepare pizza dough from scratch. Roll out and stretch dough into the correct shape. Add the right amount of sauce, cheese, and toppings to each pizza. Monitor oven temperature and cook pizzas for the correct amount of time. Keep track of ingredient inventory. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times. Requirements: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a chef, preferably specialising in pizza. Knowledge of pizza preparation and cooking techniques. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. If you meet the requirements and have a passion for great pizza, apply today!

We are a warm and welcoming family-run restaurant in Sidcup, Kent, specialising in authentic pizza and pasta dishes. We are now looking for an experienced Pizza Chef to join our friendly team and take charge of creating delicious, Neapolitan-style pizzas for our customers. About the Role: Prepare and cook Neapolitan-style pizzas to a high standard. Operate and maintain our pizza oven (wood-fired experience is a plus). Manage dough preparation, proving, and stretching by hand. Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards at all times. Work closely with the team to ensure smooth service and excellent customer experience. Requirements: Must have proven experience as a pizza chef (Neapolitan style preferred). Strong dough-making and hand-stretching skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality. Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic. A passion for authentic Italian cuisine.

Pay: £13.85-£14.00 per hour Job description: About us We're on a mission to half the price of cooked food by any means necessary. Only apply if this is a mission you're on board with! Our first product ... Imagine if KFC and Itsu had a baby... ...it would probably be our crispy rolls. Viral on TikTok, you check it out yourself. And now you have the opportunity to join this growing business in its early days! • Cheerful with customers, • Speedy with new skills (sushi rolling!),, • and a clean freak in the kitchen (not scared of a scrub).

We are looking for experienced and talented part time chef to join our team in Sidcup. Most of our food is made in house from scratch working with fresh ingredients. The venue is a busy bubbling restaurant open from to 12 to 23 Wednesday to Sunday. Suited for friendly, energetic and professional team players! We offer competitive wage, training and staff food/drinks. There is a great training program in place and plenty of opportunity to grow in the business. We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Chef de Partie to join our small team. We are a small modern restaurant with a focus on steak, fish and seasonal produce, delivering high-quality plates in a relaxed professional environment. What we’re looking for: • At least 2-3 years experience in a similar role, • Confident working independently, • strong knife skills, prep discipline, and plating consistency, • A good communicator who works well in a small team, • Clean, organised, and reliable during busy service, • Passion for seasonal cooking and attention to detail

Job Summary: We’re looking for an experienced Wok Chef to join our busy takeaway in Grove Park. You’ll prepare and cook Chinese-style dishes using a wok. You’ll keep quality high and meals fast. Key Responsibilities: Make stir‑fries, noodles, rice dishes and other Chinese food in a wok Prep ingredients and manage stock Keep the kitchen clean and comply with food safety rules Work fast during peak periods Coordinate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team Requirements: Experience cooking with a wok in a Chinese kitchen or takeaway Solid knowledge of Chinese ingredients and techniques Ability to handle pressure and fast pace Teamwork and clear communication Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays Good English for following instructions and safety rules Pay: Competitive, based on experience

Full-Time & Part-Time Chef Required – Croydon We are a small, independent food shop in Croydon looking for a reliable and experienced breakfast chef to join our team. About the Role: This is a one-person kitchen, so you must be capable of managing everything on your own. You’ll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring quality control. We’re looking for both full-time and part-time positions. Requirements: Proven experience as a chef or cook. Ability to run a kitchen independently. Good time management and organisational skills. Reliability and a strong work ethic. exp in English breakfasts etc If you’re passionate about food and confident running a kitchen solo, we’d love to hear from you.

Early starts and evenings off. Working with fresh food, nothing frozen. Prepping for what you need that day and wasting nothing. Experience with dough and pizza necessary, as is use of a meat slicer. It's a small kitchen with a well-formed, friendly team. The successful applicant must be able to work Friday-Sunday with 6am starts. 20-30 hours a week. An easy commute to SE21 is imperative. You must be knowledgeable in Italian cooking - know the difference between burrata & mozzarella, coppa & salami.

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking our menu to a high standard, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen, and ensuring consistency in every dish served. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook all menu items including brunch dishes and lunch offerings., • Carry out daily prep to ensure efficient service during busy periods., • Assist with managing stock levels, rotating stock to minimise waste., • Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in line with health & safety standards., • Work closely with the front of house team to ensure smooth service., • Contribute ideas for menu development and specials. About You • Experience in a café, coffee shop, or similar kitchen environment., • Confident cooking eggs and brunch-style dishes to order., • Strong prep skills and an organised approach to kitchen work., • Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred)., • Positive, can-do attitude and a team player., • Ability to work under pressure during busy periods., • Must be able to work weekends. What We Offer • Competitive pay based on experience., • 28 days paid holiday., • Daytime hours – no late nights., • A supportive and friendly work environment., • Opportunity to contribute to menu development., • Staff meals and discounts., • Service Charge + Tips

We’re a newly launched restaurant bringing bold, soulful flavours to the heart of South East London—and we’re on the hunt for a passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and shape our culinary identity. If you live and breathe Caribbean or Nigerian cooking, love to innovate, and thrive in a vibrant kitchen atmosphere, we want to meet you.

As a Chef de Partie, you would be working on a variety of stations. responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation. Takes leadership role during the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.. Must adhere to all sanitation regulations and requirements and also responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. 1. Able to organise the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders., 2. Able to prepare and sells food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations., 3. Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers., 4. Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff., 5. Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area., 6. Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.

Black Bear Burger is not your typical burger joint – our ethos is ‘simple, done well’ – we don’t mess around with gimmicks. We use the best beef we can get our hands on and everything in our burgers is there to enhance the flavour of that beef! We've built a huge following of fans (both in person and online) and get daily burger pilgrims travelling from across the country to try our food. We've featured on Top Jaws best burger in London, Bloggers choice at the 2024 National Burger Awards and recently won Best burger at the 2025 National Burger Awards. As a company we currently have 9 sites with more planned on the horizon in. We're on a really great journey, and we're looking to bring pro-active, dynamic and career driven people on board to grow with us on that journey. THE ROLE As Head Chef, you'll be working in leading your team from the front, drawing on previous head chef and management experience. We want to bring in someone who is going to be proud of what we do, as we're continually working hard to be top of our game in the competitive burger market. Key responsibilities for the role are: • Running the service element of the kitchen (cooking standards, prep levels, managing the team), • Hygiene and Cleanliness levels + Health and Safety Standards (Due Diligence, Record Keeping, overall compliance.), • Stock Management (Ordering, minimising wastage, staying on top of rotation), • Management of the team (development and training, rotas, recruitment, maintaining great team culture), • Menu Development with the group head chef, designing specials. Systems Food Alert (Due Dilligence), Supy (ordering and stock), Planday (Rotas), Flow(Training and development), VitaMojo (Tills) Perks • Competitive share of service charge and tips, • 28 days holiday, • Employee referral scheme (refer someone in and get £200), • Friends and Family Discount, • Career Progression planning, • Free staff meals + Swaps with other exciting businesses., • Top Staff Parties, • Management Meals out., • The role is Salary and based on 48h/wk, made up from £34k basic, £9+ tronc, (£4k KPI bonus, 2.6k Deliveroo bonus, if targets are hit)

Your Role: As a Chef & FOH Team Member, you’ll be a key part of Wild Tiger’s day-to-day operations. One moment you might be plating up curry or frying dumplings; the next, you’re chatting with customers, taking orders, and sharing our story. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook Wild Tiger’s signature Thai dishes to spec and high standards Set up and pack down cooking and serving stations at Boxpark Croydon Handle customer orders with energy and friendliness Maintain cleanliness and food hygiene standards Take payments and manage queues efficiently Be an ambassador for the Wild Tiger brand Support the team wherever needed — kitchen, counter, or logistics