120 Best cook Jobs in Surbiton (October 2025)

About Us We are a busy and well-established Indian restaurant, renowned for authentic curries, tandoori dishes, and freshly baked naan. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality food and excellent service, and we are now looking for a skilled Curry & Tandoori Chef to join our kitchen team. The Role: As a Curry & Tandoori Chef, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting traditional Indian curries and tandoori dishes to a consistently high standard. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and maintaining the authentic flavours our customers love. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a wide range of curries, sauces, breads, and tandoori dishes. Marinate meats, seafood, and vegetables using authentic spice blends and yogurts. Operate and maintain the tandoor oven to a professional standard. Ensure dishes are cooked and presented consistently and on time. Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times (HACCP compliance). Manage stock levels, assist with ordering, and reduce food wastage. Support and mentor junior kitchen staff when required. Requirements: Previous experience (2+ years) as a Curry Chef or Tandoori Chef in a professional Indian kitchen. Strong knowledge of Indian spices, curries, and tandoori cooking techniques. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Valid credentials to work in the UK. What We Offer: Competitive salary(depending on experience). Staff meals provided during shifts. Uniform provided. Career progression opportunities (Head Chef / Kitchen Manager). Supportive and friendly working environment.

Kitchen Assistant / Production Chef – Part-Time with Progression to Full-Time Location: Chessington, Surrey Pay: £12.21 per hour negotiable Hours: 24 - 40hours per week or more if required (day shifts, Monday to Friday) Start Date: Immediate This is not a summer job. We are looking for someone interested in ongoing work, with the potential to grow into a full-time, permanent role towards the end of the year. This role is not suitable for students seeking seasonal or short-term summer employment. About the Role: Ralph’s is an award-winning artisan food producer based in Chessington. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant / Chef to join our small, friendly production kitchen team. Previous production kitchen experience is required, this is not a job for previous take away chefs. Main Duties: Food prep, baking, cooking packaging and Labelling products General kitchen cleaning Washing up Assisting with deliveries (if you have a UK driving licence) What We Offer: Opportunity to work with a chef with 10+ Great Taste Awards and an amazing team Flexible hours (minimum 24 hours/week), with the potential for the right candidate to become full time Free on-site training Free sampling of new recipes Clear path to full-time, permanent work Small, supportive team Free parking and staff discounts Requirements: Right to work in the UK Willingness to learn and work as part of a team Kitchen, catering, production kitchen experience is essential Driving licence is helpful but not required If you’re looking for stable, long-term work with the chance to grow in a dynamic food business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start building your future with Ralph’s. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Freelance, Zero hours contract Benefits: Employee discount On-site parking Work Location: In person

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Shambles restaurant & winebar

Position only available to candidates with a UK work permit. Our aim has been to create a relaxed and welcoming restaurant, without pretence or fuss, serving fresh, seasonal, quality Italian food to the highest standard, with some ingredients grown onsite in our kitchen garden. We’re seeking a talented junior Sous Chef to join our team with experience in fine Italian food (no pizza on the menu). What we’re looking for: is passion for cooking with a desire to develop your knowledge and culinary skills further. Ability to lead & teach a team where consistently great food is the focus. Thrives under pressure with a positive can-do attitude. Hard working and reliable with an excellent work ethic. Team player who loves to help and offer support to your teammates. Always strives for excellence and consistency. Has a minimum of 1 years experience as a Sous Chef or higher in a similar establishment. Can demonstrate knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures. Experience working with fresh ingredients is essential. Good communication skills. Benefits: Flexible rota Closed Sunday evening & Monday. Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development. Pension scheme. Meals when on duty. Staff Discounts. Share of tips. Beyond skills we are looking for heart and personality with a real passion for hospitality. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

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Nata's Coffee Bar - Balham

Preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch and sandwiches, stocktaking, ordering stock for the kitchen

We are looking for an experienced Butcher to join our team. You will be responsible for preparing, cutting, and presenting meats to a high standard, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Responsibilities: • Cutting, trimming, deboning, and portioning meat products., • Preparing marinated and ready-to-cook items., • Serving customers with excellent product knowledge and service., • Maintaining stock levels, rotating products, and ensuring displays are attractive., • Operating butchery equipment safely and efficiently., • Following strict hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards., • Assisting with deliveries, weighing, packing, and labelling products. Requirements: • Previous butchery experience (minimum 1 year preferred)., • Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat cuts., • Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Good customer service and communication skills., • Reliable, punctual, and a team player.

Pizza Chef Description Passionate and skilled Pizza Chef with hands-on experience in preparing authentic, high-quality pizzas using traditional and modern techniques. Adept at working with fresh dough, crafting sauces, and selecting premium toppings to deliver exceptional taste and presentation. Experienced in wood-fired, stone-baked, and electric oven cooking, maintaining consistency under high-volume service. Strong knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and stock management. Creative in developing new recipes while respecting classic Italian traditions. Dedicated to teamwork, speed, and customer satisfaction. Key Skills: Dough preparation & fermentation Sauce and topping creation Oven operation (wood-fired, stone, deck) Menu development & recipe innovation Food hygiene & safety compliance Time management in busy kitchens

Chef for a Sport Club in Thames Ditton needed The hours are pretty much set and in the region of 30 a week. It suits someone looking for an extra income Thursday from 4pm-8:30pm Friday 5pm-8:30pm Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 8am-5pm More hours available if needed Pay is £14-£15 per week Duties Cooking the club menu (burgers, wraps, fries, kids food). The menu is fairly easy. During the week the club is not very busy unless there is a special event. Saturdays and Sundays are the match days so it get much busier. The club is quiet during school holidays. Kitchen closes over Christmas for around 2 weeks Kitchen is small and sometimes it will be a solo shift, like on Thursdays for example. Requirements Someone who has maybe pub or busy café experience. Must be committed, professional and reliable. Must be available to start immediately

👨‍🍳 Sous Chef / Chef de Partie – Claygate Averna Claygate Averna, our independent Italian restaurant in the heart of Surrey, is looking for a passionate and motivated Sous Chef / Chef de Partie to join our growing team. We are known for our authentic Italian cuisine, fresh seasonal produce, and welcoming atmosphere. 🔹 Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen. Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard, following Italian tradition with a modern twist. Assist with menu development and seasonal specials. Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards. Train and support junior kitchen staff. Help manage stock, orders, and kitchen organisation. 🔹 Requirements Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen. Strong cooking skills with passion for Italian cuisine (pizza, fresh pasta, cicchetti). A positive, reliable team player with good communication skills. Ability to work under pressure during busy services. High standards of cleanliness and organisation. 🔹 We Offer Competitive pay based on experience. Staff meals and discounts. Friendly, supportive team in a growing local restaurant. Opportunity to learn authentic Italian recipes and grow with us. Flexible schedule and career progression. ✨ This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate team bringing authentic Italian dining to Claygate. 📩 Apply now and join the Averna family!

Carshalton Beeches, Sutton

We’re looking for a passionate chef to join our friendly team at Casa Ponte, a cozy Italian restaurant in Carshalton. The ideal candidate must have lots of experience as a head chef, be confident in cooking Italian dishes, work well with others in a busy kitchen, and enjoy bringing fresh ideas to the table. If you’re reliable, creative, and love great food, we’d love to hear from you!

🍕 Pizza Chef (Electric Oven) We are looking for a passionate Pizza Chef with experience using electric pizza ovens to join our friendly team. 🔹 Responsibilities Prepare, stretch, top, and cook pizzas in a professional electric oven. Manage dough preparation and baking with consistency. Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised. Work with the team to ensure smooth service. 🔹 Requirements Previous experience as a Pizza Chef (electric oven essential). Good knowledge of dough handling and pizza recipes. Reliable, hardworking, and a team player. Passion for quality food and customer satisfaction. 🔹 We Offer Competitive pay + staff meals. Friendly and supportive working environment. Training and opportunity to grow with us. Flexible working hours. If you’re a skilled Pizza Chef and enjoy working with electric ovens, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply now

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Supports kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards. Ensures food is prepared to quality and safety requirements, helps with stock rotation, and works as part of a team to deliver efficient service.

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