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🍕 WE’RE HIRING – BRANCH MANAGER 📍 Papa Johns, Epsom We are looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Epsom store. Requirements: • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Papa Johns stores., • Strong knowledge of Papa Johns operational standards, food safety and customer service., • Ability to lead and train staff, prepare rotas and manage busy shifts., • Confidence in managing stock, controlling food and labour costs, and driving sales., • Availability to work evenings and weekends. Responsibilities: • Manage the store’s daily operations., • Maintain food quality, hygiene and audit standards., • Deliver excellent customer service and resolve complaints professionally., • Build a reliable team and improve store performance. 💷 Salary: Dependent on experience. 📩 To apply, send your CV and a brief summary of your Papa Johns experience by direct message

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at an Italian restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Italian cuisine, excellent leadership skills and a genuine passion for fresh ingredients, quality food and consistency. Key responsibilities • Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team., • Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service., • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency., • Create and develop seasonal menus and daily specials., • Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and waste., • Ensure excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards., • Train and develop kitchen staff., • Work closely with management to improve kitchen performance and profitability. Requirements • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef., • Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine., • Excellent organisational and leadership skills., • Ability to work under pressure in a busy restaurant environment., • Good understanding of food costs and kitchen management., • Passion for food, creativity and attention to detail. If you are passionate about Italian food and ready to lead a dedicated kitchen team, we would love to hear from you.

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Head Chef / SOUS CHEF— Nigerian Cuisine — Jollof Haven (Surbiton) — Opening Team Location: Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 7AQ Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000 - £35,000 per year (DOE) + Tips + Bonus Start Date: November 2026 — Interviews October 2026 About Jollof Haven:* Surbiton's first authentic Nigerian Restaurant & Bar — opening November 2026. 40-cover restaurant + bar + takeaway/delivery. We are bringing true Lagos flavour, premium presentation, and warm Naija hospitality to Surbiton. We need a Head Chef who can OWN the kitchen. If you are interested and believe you have the experience to be a head chef or The Role: You will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation — from menu execution to team leadership, stock, hygiene and profitability. This is not just cooking — this is building a brand. Key Responsibilities: • Leading daily kitchen operations and managing all kitchen staff, • Preparing, cooking and presenting all Nigerian dishes to highest standard: Jollof Rice (Party & Classic), Fried Rice, Ofada & Ayamase, Suya, Asun, Nkwobi, Isi Ewu, Amala & Ewedu/Gbegiri, Pounded Yam, Egusi, Efo Riro, Ogbono, Oha, Banga, Afang, Pepper Soup (Goat, Fish, Assorted), Moi Moi, etc., • Developing specials, controlling portioning and reducing waste, • Creating prep lists, ordering stock, and liaising with suppliers, • Maintaining 100% Food Hygiene, HACCP, allergen compliance and EHO readiness, • Training, mentoring and rostering Chef Assistants / Commis, • Managing food cost, GP, and working with owner on menu pricing, • Ensuring consistent taste — every plate must taste like home What We Need: • Proven experience as Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in Nigerian / West African restaurant (UK essential), • Expert in cooking almost all major Nigerian dishes — you must be able to cook them blindfolded, • Strong leadership — able to lead, train and discipline kitchen team, • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required), • Level 2 Allergy Awareness, HACCP knowledge, • Right to Work in UK — must be reliable and punctual, • Able to work evenings and weekends Benefits: • £28k-£35k + service charge/tips + performance bonus, • Free staff meals on shift, • 28 days holiday, • Be the founding Head Chef — name on the menu, creative input, • Growth to Executive Chef as we expand Application Questions: 1. How many years as Head Chef / Senior Sous in Nigerian restaurant?, 2. List 10 Nigerian dishes you can cook at high restaurant standard., 3. Do you hold Level 3 Food Hygiene? (Certificate number?), 4. Can you reliably commute to Surbiton KT6?, 5. Are you available for a paid trial shift (cooking 3 dishes)? Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount