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🍳 Head Chef – The Good Egg, Walthamstow, London | £45,000 per annum | 45-hour contract / available weekends Breakfast • Brunch • Middle Eastern Plates • Freshly Made Pizzas About Us The Good Egg is a buzzing daytime restaurant and evening casual dining spot rooted in Middle Eastern flavours, vibrant brunch culture, and fresh, honest cooking. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., we serve a much-loved breakfast and lunch menu. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., we also offer a rotating set menu and a line-up of handcrafted pizzas — bringing something special to both daytime and early evening guests. We are now looking for a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and maintain high standards across both service periods. Key Responsibilities Oversee and lead the kitchen team through breakfast, brunch, and pizza service (12–8 p.m.). Maintain high EHO and food hygiene standards at all times. Inspire the team through structured leadership, accountability, and motivation. Ensure consistent quality and presentation of all dishes, from shakshuka to sourdough pizza. Coordinate daily prep and service with strong focus on organisation and efficiency. Control kitchen costs, manage stock levels, and reduce waste. Train and develop junior team members. Collaborate on menu development and kitchen systems. What We’re Looking For ✔️ Previous Head Chef or senior Sous Chef experience in a quality kitchen ✔️ Natural leader with strong people and organisational skills ✔️ Experience with breakfast service, pizza prep, and Middle Eastern dishes a plus ✔️ High standards for cleanliness, structure, and professionalism ✔️ Proactive, accountable, and solutions-driven ✔️ Able to lead by example and develop kitchen culture ✔️ Food safety trained with solid HACCP knowledge We Offer Up to £45,000 per year (depending on experience) 45-hour contract with two days off per week Free meals on shift Creative input into menus and systems A dynamic, positive team environment Room to grow with a respected independent brand Ready to lead The Good Egg kitchen? Send us your CV and a short note explaining why you’re a great fit. We’re after someone with heart, hustle, and hunger — for food and for building a great team.
PIZZA CHEF – ROMAN STYLE | £40,000 PA | FULL-TIME (55HRS) | START ASAP We’re on the lookout for a skilled and driven Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team and lead on the creation of authentic Roman-style pizzas. If you take pride in fresh ingredients, work at pace, and know how to build flavour and consistency into every dish — this is for you. The Role This is a full-time, hands-on role for a talented chef who knows pizza inside out but can also contribute to other dishes on the menu. You’ll work closely with the management team to maintain high standards, fast service, and a clean, efficient kitchen. What We’re Looking For A Roman-style pizza specialist who makes dough from scratch, knows fermentation, hydration ratios, stretching, and working fast under pressure Strong knife skills and experience with fresh seasonal produce Solid understanding of kitchen hygiene, EHO regulations, and daily/weekly cleaning procedures Confident in stock counting, dish costing, and working to GP targets Able to contribute to wider kitchen menu planning beyond pizza Experience in high-volume service and fast-paced environments Team player who can lead or follow, with a sense of urgency and precision What We Offer £40,000 salary (per annum) 55-hour working week Opportunity to work with a passionate, focused team in a growing venue Creative input into new dishes and menu evolution Start Date ASAP – we’re ready to hire and onboard the right person immediately.