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Grill chef Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Grill Chef to lead our grilling and food preparation team with enthusiasm and expertise. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of grill station operations, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and efficiency. Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences, uphold food safety standards, and maintain a vibrant, energetic kitchen environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional eager to showcase their skills in a fast-paced hospitality setting. Responsibilities Lead and supervise the grill station team, fostering a positive and motivated work environment Oversee food production processes, ensuring all grilled dishes meet high standards of quality and presentation Manage food preparation tasks efficiently, coordinating with kitchen staff to meet service demands Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards across all grilling activities Develop and implement innovative grilling techniques and menu items to enhance customer satisfaction Train team members on proper cooking methods, food handling, and safety procedures Maintain inventory levels for grilling ingredients and equipment, minimizing waste and controlling costs Requirements Proven supervising experience in a busy kitchen or restaurant environment, preferably in a leadership role within hospitality or culinary settings Strong background in food production, cooking techniques, and food preparation specific to grilling methods Excellent team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff members Extensive kitchen experience with a focus on culinary excellence in grilling and food service operations Knowledge of food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and restaurant health regulations Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently under pressure Prior experience in hospitality or restaurant settings is highly desirable Ability to serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and customer-focused service Join us as our Head Grill Chef and bring your passion for grilling to life! Lead your team with energy, inspire culinary innovation, and create memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back. We are committed to supporting your growth as a leader in the vibrant world of hospitality. Benefits: Employee discount Work Location: In person

About the role We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management, you will help deliver consistently high-quality food, keep service running smoothly, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. You will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, communicates clearly and remains calm during busy service. Key responsibilities Food preparation and service Food quality: Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently, following agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Service preparation: Organise mise en place and ensure each section is stocked and ready before service. Kitchen coordination: Oversee sections during service, manage ticket flow and check dishes before they leave the kitchen. Front-of-house communication: Work closely with the service team on order timings, dietary requirements, availability and customer feedback. Menu development: Support the Head Chef with specials, recipe development and improvements to preparation methods. Team leadership Shift leadership: Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, allocating tasks and maintaining standards throughout the shift. Training: Support new and existing team members with recipes, equipment use, safe working practices and service expectations. Performance: Give clear direction and constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly with the Head Chef or management. Teamwork: Promote a respectful, professional kitchen environment and help wherever needed during busy periods. Staffing: Assist with rotas and section allocation, helping match staffing levels to expected business demand. Stock and cost control Stock management: Monitor stock levels, support ordering and check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition. Storage and rotation: Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated and rotated to minimise spoilage. Portion control: Follow agreed yields and portion sizes to maintain consistency and protect food margins. Waste reduction: Keep preparation levels in line with expected trade, record waste and identify opportunities to reduce avoidable losses. Stocktakes: Assist with regular stock counts and report shortages, discrepancies or supplier issues. Food safety and kitchen standards Food safety: Follow the restaurant’s food safety procedures and ensure required checks and records are completed accurately. Allergen controls: Follow agreed allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact and never guess when responding to an allergen query. Cleaning: Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure workstations, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and organised. Safe working: Ensure equipment is used correctly and report faults, hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Opening and closing: Complete kitchen checks and handovers, leaving the kitchen safe and ready for the next shift. Essential skills and experience Kitchen experience: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step. Cooking skills: Strong practical cooking ability and experience delivering consistent food during busy service. Leadership: Ability to organise a team, communicate expectations and support colleagues under pressure. Food safety knowledge: A sound understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Commercial awareness: Understanding of portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction. Reliability: Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a professional approach. Availability: Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable experience Similar restaurant background: Experience working with Mediterrenean or in a kitchen with similar service volumes. Qualifications: Relevant professional cookery and food safety qualifications. Kitchen administration: Experience with ordering, stocktaking, recipe costing or rota planning.

Key Responsibilities • Manage the daily operations of the retail store and ensure smooth running of all activities., • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of retail staff., • Recruit, train, and support employees to maintain high performance standards., • Deliver excellent customer service and handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally., • Monitor sales performance and work towards achieving store targets and KPIs., • Manage stock levels, deliveries, replenishment, stock checks, and inventory control., • Ensure the store is clean, organised, well-presented, and compliant with company standards., • Manage staff rotas, attendance, holidays, and daily workloads., • Monitor cash handling, banking procedures, and daily financial controls., • Implement company promotions, merchandising standards, and marketing initiatives., • Monitor operating costs and help maximise store profitability., • Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and legal requirements., • Prepare sales and performance reports for senior management., • Identify opportunities to improve sales, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency., • Deal with operational issues quickly and effectively.

Assistant General Manager — Progression to General Manager MEAA London MEAA is looking for an ambitious, experienced Assistant General Manager to join our London restaurant with a clear objective: develop into the General Manager role within approximately 3–6 months. This is not a conventional AGM position. We are looking for someone capable of becoming the person ultimately responsible for one of our busiest restaurants. MEAA London is a high-volume operation serving approximately 4,000 covers per week, with around 150 covers and generating approximately £100,000 in weekly revenue. It combines the pace and complexity of a major-volume restaurant with the standards, attention to detail and personal service expected from a premium hospitality business. The opportunity You will initially work alongside the existing management team, learning the MEAA operation, culture and standards while progressively taking responsibility for the restaurant. The 3–6 month development period will cover the full GM remit, including: * Leading a large FOH and management team through high-volume services * Maintaining consistently high standards across up to 4,000 weekly covers * Taking ownership of guest experience and handling issues confidently * Recruitment, onboarding, training and development * Building a strong management and supervisory team beneath you * Rotas, labour deployment and productivity * Sales performance and commercial decision-making * Wage and operating cost control * Restaurant P&L understanding and accountability * Driving average spend and identifying revenue opportunities * Maintaining service, presentation, cleanliness and brand standards * Using guest feedback and operational data to improve performance * Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen leadership * Developing regular customers and ensuring our best guests are recognised * Leading pre-shifts, management meetings and performance reviews * Taking increasing responsibility for the entire operation until ready to step into the GM position Who we’re looking for We are not looking for someone who simply wants their next AGM job. We’re looking for somebody who wants to run a substantial restaurant and can demonstrate that they have the potential to do so. You will probably already be a strong AGM, Deputy GM or experienced senior restaurant manager within a high-volume operation and feel ready for the next step. You should be comfortable operating in an environment doing £100k+ per week and understand that delivering 4,000 covers requires organisation, pace and strong management rather than simply being visible on the restaurant floor. You should be: * A strong and confident leader * Commercially aware * Highly organised * Excellent with guests * Comfortable managing and developing people * Calm during extremely busy services * Able to hold people accountable without creating a negative culture * Obsessed with consistency and detail * Comfortable working with numbers and KPIs * Able to identify problems before they become problems * Hands-on when necessary, without becoming trapped in individual sections * Ambitious enough to want responsibility for the whole business Experience in a high-volume premium restaurant, busy independent group or quality multi-site restaurant business would be particularly relevant. What success looks like This role comes with a genuine progression plan. During your first months you will be expected to demonstrate that you can progressively take ownership of: People → Service → Operations → Commercial Performance → The Entire Restaurant The intention is that, once you have demonstrated that you can consistently operate the restaurant to the required standard, you will progress into the General Manager position. This is therefore an opportunity for someone who is already close to GM level but wants the opportunity, support and scale to make that step. About MEAA MEAA is built around excellent food, atmosphere and genuinely warm hospitality. We want high standards without stiff or scripted service. Our managers are expected to know their teams, know their customers and create an environment where people enjoy working as much as customers enjoy visiting. As MEAA grows, there will also be opportunities beyond individual restaurant management for the strongest people within the business. Location: London Position: Assistant General Manager Progression: General Manager Expected development period: approximately 3–6 months Restaurant volume: approximately 4,000 covers per week To apply: Send your CV together with a short introduction explaining the size and type of operation you currently manage and why you believe you’re ready to progress into a GM role.

Chef Kitchen Manager – Dan & Decarlo (East Finchley) We’re looking for a reliable and experienced chef to lead the kitchen at Dan & Decarlo, a busy independent coffee shop in East Finchley. At Dan & Decarlo we pride ourself on serving the very best traditional breakfasts, and sandwiches, alongside our speciality coffee, pastries, and cakes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take full ownership of the kitchen, maintain high standards, and keep service running smoothly day to day. The Role You will be responsible for the full day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all areas. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily kitchen operations and service, • Manage and lead the kitchen team, • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards, • Plan and manage staff rotas, • Control stock, ordering, and supplier relationships, • Monitor and manage food costs and wastage, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, • Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards are met, • Train, develop, and support kitchen staff, • Manage prep schedules and service flow, • Handle equipment maintenance and report issues, • Work closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth service, • Drive efficiency and improve kitchen processes Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Kitchen Manager or Senior Chef role, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance, • Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach What We Offer • £14.50 starting wage, • Free food & drink on shift, • Stable, structured working environment, • Support from ownership and management, • Opportunity to take real ownership of a kitchen, • Share of TRONC, • Early finishes and balanced shift patterns If you’re someone who takes pride in running a tight, efficient kitchen, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short introduction.

Gin’s Cafe in Palmers Green is looking for an experienced chef to help lead the kitchen for our new Italian deli concept. The menu will include: • Croissants and breakfast pastries, • Cakes and tiramisu, • Parmigiana, • Lasagna, • A small selection of fresh pasta dishes, • Focaccia, sandwiches and Italian deli-style food You will be responsible for food preparation, cooking, presentation, stock control, ordering, food safety and the daily organisation of the kitchen. We are looking for someone who: • Has strong Italian/Mediterranean cooking experience, • Can work independently and manage a small kitchen, • Is organised, clean and reliable, • Can maintain food quality and consistency, • Understands food costs, stock control and waste management, • Can help develop dishes and improve the menu