56 Best development chef Jobs in Wallington (January 2026)

We’re a much-loved daytime café in Caterham-on-the-Hill preparing for a full refurbishment and an exciting expansion into late-night service on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. With a bar licence already in place, we’re ready to evolve — and now we’re looking for an ambitious Chef Partner to help shape our next chapter. This isn’t a traditional job. It’s a chance to become a genuine equity partner and co-create a small, characterful, community-focused evening venue. Who we’re looking for A chef with: Real skill and passion for flavour — whether your thing is modern bistro, small plates, creative comfort food, or something fresh and unique Experience running a kitchen, costing dishes, and leading service with confidence An entrepreneurial streak — someone who wants ownership, input, and long-term involvement A collaborative, down-to-earth attitude (no egos; just good food and good energy) What we’re offering Equity partnership in a growing independent business Creative freedom to design and develop the evening menu A freshly refurbished space ready for a bold, welcoming night-time identity Support with operations, marketing, and building the brand An established daytime customer base — and room to grow something exciting after dark If you’re itching to step into something of your own — to build a menu people remember, to put your name on a project, and to be part of a friendly, ambitious local venue — we’d love to talk. Bring your ideas. Bring your passion. Let’s build something special together. Get in touch to start the conversation

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service What will I be doing? • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills, • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly., • Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness., • Working with a fast-paced kitchen team., • What are we looking for?, • Someone with excellent experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • A great team player who loves to work within a team with great interpersonal skills., • Someone with a good command of English., • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What’s on offer… • Competitive rates paid hourly with bonus incentives in place., • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • Full time or part time hours available and all overtime paid for., • Loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service, • Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities., • Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens., • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Chef De Partie East Croydon | Seasonal sharing plates & premium dining Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant built around fresh, seasonal sharing plates — open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and our renowned Sunday roast. Part of Bart & Taylor Co., an award-winning collection of boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North, Fern delivers a refined yet relaxed dining experience built on creativity, quality, and connection. We're looking for a reliable, passionate CDP who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, loves good food, and plates with pride. Why Join Bart & Taylor. • Free meals on shift and generous staff discounts across all venues, • 28 days’ holiday (pro rata), • Career development and progression across a growing, independent group, • Ongoing training and support from senior chefs and operations leaders, • Excellent location – just 30 seconds from East Croydon StationIf you’re ready to lead a talented team, showcase your creativity, and shape the next chapter of one of Croydon’s most exciting restaurants, we’d love to hear from you., • Apply now and grow your career with Bart & Taylor.

Crystal Palace, Croydon

Yard Sale Pizza serve award-winning neighbourhood pizza. We're hiring a talented Part Time Pizza chef. We're a young but growing business currently with 8 sites, offering plenty of career progression for hard working individuals. Duties: • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills;, • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly;, • Adhering to exceptional high standards;, • Completing all prep as required;, • Cleaning down the kitchen including deep cleans when required;, • Take responsibility of your workstation;, • Work collaboratively in a team. Requirements : • You must be available to work Friday and Saturday evenings., • Experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • Be an excellent team player, • All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and speak English. What's on offer... • Junior Position starting from £12.50 and Senior position starting from £14.50 per hour, • Bonus incentives in place, • Part time hours over weekends, • All overtime paid for, • Holiday paid in days off or in cash, • Tax-free tips via TiPJAR, all paid pro rata to the hours you work, • Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens, • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! We can't wait to hear from you! Pizza Love, YSP The Location: Our third shop south of the river and we are so excited to be joining the Crystal Palace neighbourhood. We'll be open seven days a week for delivery collection, plus there's a few seats to dine in too! About Us: Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals.

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Yard Sale Pizza

Deputy General Manager

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Deputy General Manager to join our amazing team. In return you will receive a competitive base salary up to £34,000 per annum plus a generous bonus and excellent benefits! £31,000 - £34,000 OTE - £37,000 Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Our second shop south of the river in Balham serving the folk of South-West London, second shop opened in the midst of the pandemic in March 2021 and still going strong! We are open for delivery collection seven days a week, with a few spots outside to perch with your pizza when things are bit more normal. We've moved into an exceptional neighbourhood, with plenty of restaurants and bars to grab a drink after work :) What will I be doing? • Supporting the General Manager in all aspects of running the shop during peak, busy shifts. • Running your own shifts in the General Managers absence., • Keeping the team motivated and bringing great energy to each and every shift!, • Managing customer expectations, always going above and beyond., • Assisting with weekly reports, shop orders and team appraisals and development. What are we looking for? • Someone who has at least one years' experience as a Deputy Manager, ideally within a fast-paced, casual dining setting., • Someone who has great knowledge of both food hygiene and health and safety procedures., • An enthusiastic team leader and motivator who is a real people person with exceptional interpersonal skills., • It would be advantageous if you have previously worked within a takeaway setting., • An ambitious individual who would love to progress to a General Manager in the near future! What's on offer: • Monthly bonus which is based on KPIs (after probation is passed), • 40-hour contract, we love to promote a great work-life balance!, • 28 days holiday., • Christmas Closure., • Loads of room for progression!, • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts for family and friends across all sites!, • Staff parties throughout the year., • Cycle to work scheme., • Tech scheme., • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, YSP

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