Head Chef — Launch & lead a groundbreaking Café in South East London South East London | 🕒 Full-time | Competitive salary + profit share potential About Us We’re creating more than just a café — this is a space where the energy of original South London meets the tastes of the city’s new wave. Think: unapologetically local, creatively elevated, and community-driven. Our menu will blend modern British comfort, bold global flavours, and nostalgic nods to the streets that raised us — all with the quality and presentation expected from a city that loves to brunch, snack, and gather in style. We’re looking for a Head Chef who can bring this vision to life — someone who’s as passionate about the details as they are about the bigger picture. If you want to shape a kitchen that people travel across the city for, this is your chance. The Role This isn’t just a job. This is your kitchen. Your menu. Your moment! As our Head Chef, you’ll: Design and execute a unique, fresh, South London-inspired menu that speaks to both long-time locals and newer residents. Champion quality, sustainability, and seasonality in every dish. Build and lead a small but mighty kitchen team with high standards and creative flair. Ensure exceptional food hygiene, cost control, and consistency. Work closely with ownership to refine the vision, shape specials, and adapt to trends. Be the face of the kitchen — engaging with customers, collaborating on events, and becoming part of the community fabric. What We’re Looking For ✔ A chef with serious talent, creativity, and ambition — someone ready to leave their mark. ✔ Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen (brunch, small plates, bakery, or fusion experience a bonus). ✔ Strong understanding of modern café culture + an appreciation for London’s diverse food scene. ✔ Ability to design and cost menus that balance flair, profit and accessibility. ✔ Confident, inspiring leadership style — you’ll recruit, train, and motivate a small team from the ground up. ✔ Passion for local suppliers, ethical sourcing, and seasonal ingredients. Perks • A genuine opportunity to build something from the start. • Profit-sharing options for the right candidate. • Creative freedom: your ideas will shape this café. • Potential for future expansion and career growth as we scale.
Restaurant Manager | £44,000-55,000pa | Various locations We are looking for Restaurant Managers to lead talented and full of life teams across several locations in London! This is a call for all Charismatic Leaders, Hospitality Rockstars & Soulful Chaos Masters who embody the essence of Hospitality: Providing exceptional experiences with knowledge, skills, and a stellar personality! Are you a goal-driven Manager looking to progress within a major Group? In this role, you will lead the show from the front, set and maintain high quality service standards with the Guest Experience at the heart of everything you do! Your responsibilities will include: · Recruiting, training, nurturing and elevate each member of staff to make them Superstars under your leadership · Managing daily rotas and cash-ups · Setting up the restaurant for seamless operations for Lunch & Dinner · Keeping an eye on stock, from linens to everyday essentials, and organise deliveries before a need is felt! · Ensuring every guest walks away with a smile and a great story to tell So, what are we looking for? · Proven leadership experience in a high-volume site. · A goal-driven individual that is looking to grow and embody the Group values. · Great communication skills, able to navigate between the Floor, Bar & Kitchen lingos with fluidity. · A true passion for providing heartfelt experiences Expectations & Benefits: · Salary 45,000-55,000pa · 50% off across all venues · Annual team gatherings and access to festivals · Amazing academy trainings and certifications Do you fit the bill? Apply and let’s have a chat today about those incredible roles and the perks that come with them!
Il Bistrotto is on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Server (Waiter/Waitress) to join our vibrant front-of-house team. We serve elevated tapas and small plates with flair, energy, and a genuine love for hospitality. If you're all about great service, fast pace, and personality – we want to meet you. What we’re looking for: - Previous experience in a quality restaurant or bar - Confident knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails - A warm, professional approach to guest service - Fluent English and excellent communication skills - Passionate about hospitality, and good team player ** What we offer:** - Competitive salary + service charge - Free staff meals on shift - Opportunities to grow within the company - Potential to travel and discover our partner brands with Velier - Bright Exchange discounts on a variety of top lifestyle, retail, and hospitality businesses - A creative, supportive and ambitious team in the heart of Chelsea