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With over twenty five years of experience, Rhubarb proudly create and deliver iconic events in London and beyond. From beautiful canapé receptions spectacular summer parties, weddings, corporate launches and charity gala dinners, we deliver events with deliciously different flair and more WOW factor than you can imagine. Role Purpose We are growing our culinary team at Rhubarb Hospitality London Events. Join one of Londons leading event catering teams and showcase your pastry skills in a creative and fast paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to work on high end events and develop within a growing hospitality group. What you'll be doing Preparing and presenting high quality desserts for premium events Managing your pastry section and maintaining consistency and standards Supporting the wider kitchen team during event service Ensuring food safety hygiene and presentation standards are upheld What we're looking for Previous experience in a hospitality kitchen is essential Background in fine dining or five star hotels preferred Strong attention to detail and passion for pastry Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment Good to know This role offers pay up to £16 per hour on a casual contract with flexible hours along with excellent benefits including 40% discount across restaurants and venues meals on duty ongoing training and development a management development programme corporate gym discount cycle to work scheme £300 refer a friend bonus and fantastic employee recognition programmes all within a growing international hospitality group offering strong career progression opportunities TPBN1_UKCT

Events Senior Sous Chef - Rhubarb Hospitality Collection Salary: Up to £55,000 plus benefits package Travel: Travel to events paid Hours: Primarily daytime production shifts Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for delivering exceptional events? We are seeking an Events Senior Sous Chef to join the team at Sky Garden, working in partnership with the Rhubarb Events Team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences across a diverse portfolio of corporate, private and VIP events. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and operationally strong chef who thrives in a fast-paced events environment and enjoys leading teams to execute exceptional food experiences at every stage of service. As Events Senior Sous Chef, you will oversee event production and delivery across Sky Garden, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency and guest satisfaction. What You'll Be Doing Leading the planning, preparation and execution of all events at Sky Garden. Managing kitchen operations across multiple events and services, ensuring seamless delivery from production through to service. Acting as the key culinary liaison between the Rhubarb Events Team and Sky Garden operations. Leading, mentoring and developing chefs to deliver event menus, recipes, service styles and presentation standards consistently. Supporting menu development, client tastings and the implementation of innovative food concepts across a variety of event formats. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within events, banqueting, premium catering, hospitality or hotel environments. Strong background in delivering high-volume and high-profile events while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. A hands-on leader with the ability to motivate, coach and inspire kitchen teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating closely with operations and event teams. A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic events environment. Good to Know This is a fully site-based role split between Sky Garden and our South West London Events Kitchen. You'll be involved in both the production of event catering within our Events Kitchen and the delivery of events at Sky Garden, giving you exposure to the full event lifecycle. The role offers a salary of £47,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. You'll be joining one of London's leading hospitality and events businesses, delivering everything from intimate VIP dinners and private celebrations to large-scale corporate functions and exclusive hospitality experiences. This is an opportunity to work within a renowned venue while playing a key role in shaping and delivering memorable events. Benefits Competitive salary of up to £55,000 Travel to events paid Corporate gym membership discounts Enhanced parental leave Technology purchase scheme Electric vehicle scheme Food and beverage discounts across the collection Ongoing training and professional development Clear career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group TPBN1_UKCT

Junior Sous Chef - New Opening, SUMI Marylebone SUMI is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of our second restaurant in the heart of Marylebone in November 2026. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional Japanese cuisine inspired by authentic traditions, expert craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. Following the success of our Notting Hill neighbourhood restaurant, SUMI Marylebone will be a gem in one of London's most exciting dining destinations showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients, the best sushi preparation and warm, welcoming service. We're looking for talented individuals to join our founding team from day one, help us bring this exceptional restaurant to life, and grow with us as we establish a new benchmark for Japanese dining in London. The Role As our Junior Sous Chef, you will be a key member of our kitchen leadership team, working closely with the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef. You will open the kitchen daily, oversee food quality and presentation standards, mentor junior team members, and contribute to menu development. Your role is to ensure our operation runs smoothly, maintains our exacting brand standards, and delivers an exceptional dining experience with every plate. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious chef who wants to step into a senior kitchen role, lead and develop a talented team from opening day, and establish themselves as a key player in Creative Restaurant Group's leadership pipeline. What You'll Be Doing Opening the kitchen daily and ensuring the team and kitchen are fully prepared for service Preparing, producing and presenting all menu items to the highest quality, ensuring consistency across the team Conducting daily ingredient inspections and managing daily and weekly stock takes to ensure adequate supplies Testing food items for correct temperature and monitoring food wastage to maintain accurate stock records Creating and communicating preparation and set-up sheets to the team, approving orders and ensuring they're placed on time Mentoring, supervising and training junior team members in line with brand standards, and conducting kitchen briefings Contributing to menu development and new dish creation, showcasing your creative flair with premium ingredients Communicating regularly with the Head Chef, sharing guest feedback and driving continuous improvement Maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness and organisation, ensuring full compliance with food safety requirements Supporting cross-training across kitchen stations and building versatility within the team What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a quality kitchen, with high volume high quality kitchen experiences is preferred. Strong technical knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen operations at a senior level Natural leadership ability with proven experience mentoring and developing junior kitchen staff A genuine passion for cooking, creativity and high standards with commitment to continuous improvement Excellent organisational skills with experience in stock management, ordering and cost control Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to stay calm during high-pressure service A collaborative, team-first attitude with meticulous personal hygiene and food safety standards Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays Salary: Up to £45,000 p/a including service charge, plus benefits Why Join Us? At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. As a Junior Sous Chef at SUMI Marylebone, you'll have the rare opportunity to join an exciting opening, establish kitchen standards from day one, lead a talented team, and progress into Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef positions. Join an exciting restaurant opening from the very beginning Work with the finest seasonal, fresh, high-quality ingredients Hands-on mentorship from the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef Lead and develop a talented kitchen team from opening day Clear opportunities to progress into Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef roles The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group's expanding portfolio Staff meals while on duty Employee discounts across participating restaurants Bring your culinary passion, leadership skills and ambition to SUMI Marylebone, and help us create something truly exceptional. Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship. TPBN1_UKCT

Sushi Sous Chef - New Opening, SUMI Marylebone SUMI is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of our second restaurant in the heart of Marylebone in November 2026. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional Japanese cuisine inspired by authentic traditions, expert craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. Following the success of our Notting Hill neighbourhood restaurant, SUMI Marylebone will be a gem in one of London's most exciting dining destinations showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients, the best sushi preparation and warm, welcoming service. We're looking for talented individuals to join our founding team from day one, help us bring this exceptional restaurant to life, and grow with us as we establish a new benchmark for Japanese dining in London. The Role As our Sushi Sous Chef, you will be a key member of our kitchen leadership team, leading and developing our sushi operation. You will oversee the daily preparation and presentation of all sushi dishes, mentor your team, contribute to menu development, and ensure consistency and excellence across all sushi offerings. Your technical expertise, creativity and leadership will be essential to establishing our sushi section as a cornerstone of SUMI Marylebone's reputation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced sushi chef who wants to step into a senior leadership role, lead a specialist team from opening day, and progress into Head Sushi Chef and wider kitchen leadership positions. What You'll Be Doing Supervising the daily preparation and service of all sushi menu items, ensuring consistency to brand standards Mentoring, coaching and training sushi team members in techniques, food safety and presentation, maintaining training records Assisting with menu development and new sushi dish creation, ensuring all documentation, costing and specifications are completed Leading by example in sushi preparation, including rice preparation, fish handling, knife skills, sashimi, nigiri. Conducting regular quality checks on all ingredients and seafood, ensuring freshness and specifications are met Checking deliveries against purchase orders and immediately reporting any discrepancies or quality concerns Conducting daily and weekly stock checks, maintaining accurate records and ensuring strict FIFO stock rotation Managing food costs through portion control, waste reduction and responsible ingredient usage Ensuring the sushi section remains clean and organised, maintaining all equipment and areas to the highest hygiene standards Monitoring food temperatures and maintaining accurate probe testing and temperature records Communicating with the Head Chef regarding service requirements and guest feedback, taking ownership of resolving quality issues Conducting sushi section briefings when required and attending daily kitchen meetings to contribute ideas and suggestions Deputising for the Sushi Chef or Head Chef in their absence What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Sushi Chef or Sushi Sous Chef in a high-quality Japanese restaurant or Michelin-starred environment Advanced technical knowledge of sushi preparation, seafood quality, storage and food safety standards for raw fish Natural leadership ability with proven experience mentoring and developing sushi and kitchen teams A genuine passion for sushi and Japanese cuisine with commitment to excellence in quality and presentation Creative flair and the ability to develop new sushi dishes while respecting brand standards Strong organisational skills with experience in stock management, ordering and cost control Exceptional attention to detail, from sushi presentation to food safety compliance Strong communication skills and ability to lead and guide a team effectively A collaborative, team-first attitude with meticulous personal hygiene and food safety standards Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays Salary: up to £50,000 including service charge, plus benefits Why Join Us? At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. As a Sushi Sous Chef at SUMI Marylebone, you'll have the rare opportunity to join an exciting opening, establish sushi standards from day one, lead a specialist team, and progress into Head Sushi Chef and senior kitchen leadership roles. Join an exciting restaurant opening from the very beginning Work with the finest seasonal, fresh, premium seafood and sushi ingredients Lead and develop a specialist sushi team from opening day Hands-on mentorship from the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef Contribute to menu development and creative innovation Clear progression into Head Sushi Chef and senior kitchen management roles The chance to establish sushi excellence and build SUMI's culinary reputation The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group's expanding portfolio Staff meals while on duty Employee discounts across participating restaurants Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, culinary passion and ambition to SUMI Marylebone, and help us create something truly exceptional. Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship. TPBN1_UKCT

Chef de Partie - New Opening, SUMI Marylebone SUMI is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of our second restaurant in the heart of Marylebone in November 2026. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional Japanese cuisine inspired by authentic traditions, expert craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. Following the success of our Notting Hill neighbourhood restaurant, SUMI Marylebone will be a gem in one of London's most exciting dining destinations showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients, the best sushi preparation and warm, welcoming service. We're looking for talented individuals to join our founding team from day one, help us bring this exceptional restaurant to life, and grow with us as we establish a new benchmark for Japanese dining in London. The Role As our Chef de Partie, you will be at the heart of our kitchen operation, bringing creativity, passion and technical precision to everything you prepare. You will work with only the finest seasonal, fresh ingredients carefully sourced for quality and integrity to craft and present dishes that exceed our exacting brand standards. Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll mentor junior team members, develop new dishes, and take pride in creating a memorable dining experience with every plate that leaves the pass. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious chef who wants to refine their craft, showcase their creativity with premium ingredients, and build a long-term career within an acclaimed restaurant group. What You'll Be Doing Preparing, producing and presenting all dishes to the highest quality, using seasonal, fresh, high quality produce and developing creative new menu items Testing food items for correct temperature, maintaining quality and presentation standards, and minimising wastage Conducting daily ingredient inspections and managing storage, labelling and stock rotation using the first in, first out rule Maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards, including deep cleaning and organising cool rooms, freezers and stockrooms Supervising and mentoring junior team members through guided training and task delegation Completing accurate stockroom requisitions, stock takes and wastage reports to ensure adequate kitchen supplies Communicating regularly with the Head Chef, relaying guest feedback and attending daily kitchen briefings Participating in cross training across different kitchen stations and attending training sessions to develop your skills What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen environment A genuine passion for cooking, quality and working with seasonal, fresh produce Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen operations Creative flair with excellent attention to detail in both preparation and presentation Natural mentoring ability and confidence leading junior team members Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm during high-pressure service A collaborative, team-first attitude and professional approach with colleagues and suppliers Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays Salary: up to £16.01 including service charge, plus benefits Why Join Us? At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. We're committed to working only with the finest seasonal, fresh ingredients and we invest equally in developing our people. You will work alongside experienced chefs, have access to hands-on training and mentorship, and genuine opportunities to progress into senior kitchen roles. Join an exciting new restaurant opening from the very beginning Work with only the finest seasonal, fresh, high quality produce Hands-on training and ongoing development from day one Clear opportunities to progress into Head Chef and kitchen management roles The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group Staff meals while on duty Employee discounts across participating restaurants Bring your culinary passion, craftsmanship and ambition to SUMI Marylebone, and help us create something truly exceptional. Note:Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship. TPBN1_UKCT

Demi Chef de Partie - New Opening, SUMI Marylebone SUMI is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of our second restaurant in the heart of Marylebone in November 2026. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional Japanese cuisine inspired by authentic traditions, expert craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. Following the success of our Notting Hill neighbourhood restaurant, SUMI Marylebone will be a gem in one of London's most exciting dining destinations showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients, the best sushi preparation and warm, welcoming service. We're looking for talented individuals to join our founding team from day one, help us bring this exceptional restaurant to life, and grow with us as we establish a new benchmark for Japanese dining in London. The Role As our Demi Chef de Partie, you will support the kitchen team in preparing and presenting our food to our exacting brand standards. You will work with the finest fresh ingredients to craft dishes that showcase authentic technique and refined presentation. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef, you'll develop your skills, mentor Commis Chefs, and take pride in creating a memorable dining experience with every plate. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious chef who wants to master techniques, develop their culinary skills, and establish a strong foundation for career progression within an acclaimed restaurant group. What You'll Be Doing Preparing and producing all menu items to the highest quality, according to recipes and brand standards Testing food items for correct temperature, maintaining quality and presentation standards throughout service Conducting daily ingredient inspections to ensure freshness and quality criteria are met Setting up and breaking down kitchen workstations and maintaining equipment Ensuring all ingredients are correctly stored, labelled with dates and rotated using the first in, first out rule Monitoring production charts and food wastage, reporting issues to the Chef to ensure accurate stock Maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness, including sanitising surfaces and equipment, and completing cleaning charts Supporting team members through guidance and assisting with delegated tasks Communicating with the kitchen team during service and attending daily briefings Participating in cross-training across different kitchen stations to develop versatility Attending training sessions to continuously develop your chef skills and knife skills What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or Commis Chef in a quality kitchen A genuine passion for cooking, quality and working with fresh ingredients Strong knife skills and attention to detail in preparation and presentation Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards A natural ability to learn and develop new techniques quickly Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm during service A collaborative, team-first attitude with colleagues and suppliers A willingness to mentor junior team members Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays Salary: Up to £15.51 including service charge, plus benefits Why Join Us? At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. You will work alongside experienced chefs, have access to hands-on training and mentorship, and genuine opportunities to progress into Chef de Partie and senior kitchen management roles as your career develops. Join an exciting new restaurant opening from the very beginning Work with only the finest fresh ingredients and premium produce Hands-on training and ongoing development from day one The chance to master your techniques and refine your craft Clear opportunities to progress into Chef de Partie and kitchen leadership roles The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group Staff meals while on duty Employee discounts across participating restaurants Bring your culinary passion, precision and ambition to SUMI Marylebone, and help us create something truly exceptional. Note:Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship. TPBN1_UKCT