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We have a position for a Head Chef with solid proven “Fresh Food” experience to take over the running and management of our busy kitchen. You must be a strong communicator who is approachable across all levels. You must be reliable and dedicated to exceeding expectations. Our ideal candidate will be up to date with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S & legal regulations. You can deliver proven experience supporting, coaching, and developing our small and effective team. You should have a full understanding of Kitchen Management & food safety. We are looking for proven experience of stock taking & waste management with the ability to adapt and learn new systems and operating procedures. Ideally holding level 3 Food Safety qualification An ambassador of the company’s values, always working within the code of conduct. Be happy to work closely with the rest of the kitchen team and have the ambition to take this pub & restaurant and private events operation, to the next level.

At Cocotte we are known for our rotisserie style chicken and delicious menu of farm-to- table dishes. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests and are looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our culinary team. Job Description: We are seeking a creative and experienced Head Chef to oversee all kitchen operations and lead our team in delivering high-quality, beautifully presented dishes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, a keen eye for detail, and strong leadership skills. Location: We are looking for two Head Chefs for our branches in Shoreditch and Notting Hill. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service. Lead, mentor, and manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations. Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation. Maintain inventory and manage food costs, ensuring optimal profitability. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. Collaborate with the management team to develop seasonal menus and special event offerings. Stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate them into our menu offerings. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, upscale restaurant. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and procedures. Creativity and passion for culinary arts. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. What We Offer: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A dynamic and supportive work environment. The chance to work in a celebrated and innovative culinary setting.

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.

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Ciao! Are you an experienced manager with a passion for pizza and hospitality? Do you have a strong background in leading teams and ensuring exceptional customer experiences? If so, we want you to lead the way as we expand our pizzerias from Brighton to London! About Us Fatto a Mano is a rapidly growing business, known for serving some of the best Neapolitan pizza in the UK. We use traditional Neapolitan methods to create pizza that people rave about, and we’re passionate about delivering a warm, welcoming experience to every customer. What We’re Looking For Proven Leadership Experience: You’ll have significant experience in a managerial role, ideally within the pizza or hospitality world. Whether you’ve managed a restaurant, a pizzeria, or a busy hospitality team, we want someone who can lead with confidence and passion. Operational Excellence: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage daily operations while maintaining high standards of service and product quality. Team Development: You’ll be responsible for inspiring, training, and developing our team, ensuring everyone delivers an outstanding customer experience. Charisma & Communication: As a manager, you’ll be the face of the restaurant and need to build strong relationships with both staff and customers. A positive, engaging attitude is a must. Experience with Service & Sales: A strong understanding of hospitality operations, customer service, and sales strategies is essential for success in this role. What We Offer Career Growth: As a rapidly expanding business, there are huge opportunities for career progression. We want you to grow with us and take on even more leadership responsibilities as we continue to expand. Training & Development: External chef masterclass training and an internal management training program to help you build and refine your skills. Perks: Free staff food and drinks, a company discount card, and annual team parties (with a recovery day off afterwards!). Generous Tips: 100% of cash & card tips go directly to the team. Other Benefits: Casual dress code, company events, pension plan, and discounted/free food. Why Join Us? At Fatto a Mano, we’re focused on making the best pizza and delivering outstanding customer experiences. We’re looking for a passionate and driven Floor Manager who can help lead our team to success and ensure we provide the best possible experience to every customer. If you’re looking for a leadership role in a growing business with plenty of room for development, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Ready to take charge and make your mark? Apply now and join Fatto a Mano as we grow!

Key Responsibilities: Event Execution: Support the Head Chef in preparing and delivering high-quality food at a variety of events. Team Coordination: Supervise kitchen staff during event prep, setup, and live service—ensuring smooth workflows and timely execution. Prep & Production: Manage ingredient preparation, portioning, and packaging to ensure efficient and accurate setup for both on-site and off-site service. Logistics Management: Assist with load-ins, transport, and setup of kitchen equipment and food at event venues. Quality & Presentation: Maintain consistency and quality in taste and presentation, even under tight timelines and in varied environments. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all food is handled and served in line with current food safety regulations (HACCP/health codes). Required Skills & Traits: - Strong culinary background, particularly in high-volume or off-site catering - Experience managing kitchen teams and fast-paced operations - Flexibility and problem-solving in dynamic event environments - Ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure - Valid food hygiene certifications and awareness of allergen protocols - Willingness to travel and work irregular hours (nights/weekends)

Pizza Chef £12.21 – £18.05 Franco Manca, the Neapolitan sourdough pizza restaurant is looking for a Pizza Chef for our pizzeria in London. Since our 2008 opening in Brixton’s market, we have created an amazing reputation for producing the best Neapolitan sourdough Pizzas. We have restaurants all over the UK and plans for a further expansion with a huge possibility of career growth and personal development. We also offer our Pizza Chefs: Tronc Scheme 48 hours per week/28 paid holidays Paid Overtime Flexible Hours and shifts Employee referral bonus scheme 2-week initial training Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy to become a Head Pizza chef Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on shift Free Sourdough bread to cook at home Uniforms provided and laundry service Pension Scheme Annual Social events 25% Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca and group restaurants Team competitions and personal rewards Career opportunities all over the UK Fun & diverse working environment The Pizza chefs we are looking for will: Preferably having experience of working in a pizzeria or kitchen Be capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards Have the ability to clearly communicate with the Head Pizza Chef. Enjoys working in a busy, fast paced but fun and friendly environment If you have the skills and passion to become a Franco Manca Pizza Chef, then welcome to the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sous chef to join our Pub The Hayden in the heart of Notting Hill and to become an integral part of our kitchen team. The ideal candidate must be: · Passionate about food and have an eye for presentation and style. · You must have good communication skills, · The ability to work well under pressure and be a real team player. · A minimum of 2 years experience is required in a similar operation ( fast paced restaurant) with a good knowledge of modern British /Italian food. (Having experience as a pizza chef is an advantage. ) · Although training is provided, you must be familiar with the practices of Health & Safety and Food Safety. Taking the role of Sous Chef, you will be responsible for: · helping the Head Chef maintain the budgeted GP, · driving standards and training the brigade There will also be great scope for creativity, with regular menu changes. In return for your hard work we are offering A competitive target earnings from £35.000 per annum. - Additional performance and sales-related bonuses. - A genuine work-life balance. - Ongoing training and development opportunities. - Personal and career growth prospects. - A discount scheme. - Flexibility to move between pubs and grow with the group. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent ** Additional pay**: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Referral programme Store discount Schedule: 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: London W2 4UJ : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Sous chef: 2 years (required)

The heart of Scarpetta comes from identifying and sourcing the highest quality ingredients from Italian artisan producers. We are an authentic yet modern Italian restaurant aiming to enhance the way our guests enjoy Italian flavours. What you get from us: - Guaranteed pay for your trial shift if hired - Investment in youThe heart of Scarpetta comes from identifying and sourcing the highest quality ingredients from Italian artisan producers. We are an authentic yet modern Italian restaurant aiming to enhance the way our guests enjoy Italian flavours. What you get from us: - Guaranteed pay for your trial shift if hired - Investment in you, through one-on-one coaching with group Head Chef and Learning and Development Manager - Develop skill set and grow your knowledge within the kitchen - Be a part of a business that has branded retail products and a central production facility Perks and Benefits: - Extra holiday day added after each year up to 35 days! - 50% off across Scarpetta restaurants when dining out with up to 6 guests - Daily high quality and healthy employee lunches and unlimited coffee - Team incentives & social events always in the calendar - Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free counselling plus financial and legal advice Role and Responsibilities: - Deliver the FIGO experience - Ensure food quality and standards are always to spec - Section cleanliness and equipment well maintained - Aspiring to your leaders and following procedures - Build skills whilst engaging as a team - Work efficiently, demonstrating a sense of urgency Skills Required: - Be passionate about working with high quality ingredients - Strong organisational skills - Have an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment - Eagerness to learn new skills through personal development Scarpetta is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

We’re Hiring: Café Chefs (x2) – Join Us Aboard the Waterside Café in Little Venice! We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Waterside Café, set in the beautiful and serene surroundings of Little Venice – and now located on a well-equipped boat offering a truly unique work environment. We’re on the lookout for two talented and passionate Café Chefs to help shape this exciting new chapter. Why Join Us? We’re not just offering a job – we’re offering a lifestyle. Alongside working in a picturesque and dynamic space, we also provide some amazing benefits: • 💷 £14 per hour with minimum weekly hour guarantees • 🍽 Free food on duty • 🌴 28 days paid holiday • 🎁 Regular bonuses, tips & morale-boosting events • Pension scheme • 📅 Flexible hours that work with your schedule and lifestyle What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking reliable, energetic individuals who are passionate about delivering high standards in hospitality. You’ll be an important part of our small, close-knit team with real ownership of your role. Key Responsibilities: • Ordering supplies and managing kitchen stock • Working closely with the owners to develop a simple, fresh, and seasonal menu, including specials • Preparing and delivering dishes to the highest and most consistent standards • Taking the lead on health & safety and keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and inspection-ready • Being a friendly and proactive presence in the team If you’re excited by the idea of working somewhere truly different – and you’re ready to bring energy, creativity, and reliability to the table – we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Apply now and set sail on your next culinary adventure!

Crispin is looking for a kind and dedicated Chef de Partie to join our team. Crispin E1 is a modern 45- cover European neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar, between the city and Spitalfields, East London. We bring beautiful and ingredient led small plates, focussing on the best of British produce, along with an eclectic, organic focussed wine menu from small batch producers across Europe. Chef de Parties can expect: · On target earnings of £14.77 - £15.77 with service charge. ·Free dining and drinks for you and a guest for all new team members · 50% off dining for you and 3 guests at Bar Crispin, Crispin, Bistro Freddie, Crispin x Studio Voltaire · 20% off retail wine · Personalised development plans for continued learning and progression · Group socials · Opportunities to work with our wider team at internal and external events, chef collaborations, weddings, and food fairs etc. HAM. Restaurants is a group of independent and design-lead restaurants and wine bars in Central London. Restaurants consists of Crispin, Bar Crispin, Bistro Freddie, Crispin x Studio Voltaire and Crispin Events & Catering.

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally. Wahaca remains deeply rooted in the values set by our founders. By showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively, our team serves a taste of Mexican sunshine. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe that every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create lasting memories. We are looking for a Floor Supervisor who is passionate about fresh food, expertly crafted cocktails, and creating meaningful connections with guests, while being part of a team committed to delivering exceptional service. How you'll drive the success: Fully support your management team on all aspects of the kitchen Ensure all our drinks and dishes are served to our specs and our team is fully trained Lead engaging and fun shifts, supporting teamwork across all departments Take pride in your restaurant and ensure everyone maintains impeccable cleanliness Work alongside your team to create a lively and welcoming atmosphere. At Wahaca, we believe our team deserves the best, and here are just some of the perks we offer: FINANCIAL: 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca Up to £1000 through friend referrals Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Wagestream HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs Cycle to work scheme Support from our trained Mental Health First Aiders Time off for when needed; like your child's first day at school DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL: Own development plan and clear career path Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year TACOVERSARIES: 1 YEAR: £50 voucher 2 YEARS: Flight to Mexico! 5 YEARS: Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work! If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team! 'Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy.'

We are seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in culinary arts, with a passion for food production and hospitality. Duties: Support and Assist the Head Chef: Help manage daily kitchen operations and lead the team in the Head Chef's absence. Collaborate on menu creation and recipe development. Supervision and Training: Oversee kitchen staff, ensuring they follow recipes and maintain standards. Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching. Quality Control: Ensure every dish meets quality and presentation standards. Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety. Inventory and Supplies: Manage inventory levels and ensure supplies are stocked. Innovation and Creativity: Keep up with food trends and bring fresh ideas to the table. Contribute to special menus, events, and seasonal changes. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. A dynamic and energetic work atmosphere. Opportunities for professional growth and development. What We Need: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role in a pub or high-paced kitchen. Strong leadership skills and a creative culinary vision. Commitment to quality and excellence in every dish.

We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and dependable Brunch Chef to bring our West African-inspired brunch experience to life. This is a great opportunity to work with a growing food brand that blends bold flavours with a modern, grab-and-go twist. What You’ll Do: Lead kitchen operations during ChopUp Brunch Club events Execute a menu that includes items like suya sliders, agege toasties, plantain hash, puff puff stacks, and more Help prep and plate dishes to high standards in a fast-paced, vibrant environment Work closely with the ChopUp team to plan and deliver a smooth brunch service Maintain a clean, safe kitchen space and manage time effectively What We’re Looking For: Experience running or supporting brunch service in a café, event or kitchen setting Confidence with hot brunch items, plating, and volume service (30–80 covers) Passionate about global flavours — especially African and West African food vibes Comfortable freelancing or working event-based gigs (weekends mostly) Reliable, collaborative and genuinely excited about building something fresh and culture-forward Bonus If You: Have experience with catering, events, or pop-ups Can help with light prep ahead of service days Are open to exploring creative plating and dish design

Join our team, 16 hours a week as a Chef at The award winning Laboratory Spa and health club in Muswell Hill. Great working hours - 8am-4pm Saturday and Sunday plus weekday day cover This is a low-pressure chef role where you will be preparing and cooking healthy breakfast and lunch for the club's members and staff. You will join a friendly team in a great working environment, GREAT BENEFITS: Free use of the facilities, discounted treatments and free meal when on shift. You will be able to manage your workload and enjoy preparing healthy meals. Your responsibilities: Preparing healthy meals to the highest standard Maintain Food Hygiene standards Presenting food as per head chef standard Serving service users, staff and visitors with professionalisms and beast customer service practice Assisting with stocktake and deliveries when necessary To be successful in this role you'll need: GCSE or equivalent English City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking Level 2 Food Hygiene (Intermediate desirable) Allergens course up to date (we can provide the training if needed) Supervising qualification or working towards Experience preparing and producing quality food to a high standard Knowledge of menu planning and costing What you will get: Annual leave Free meals Use of the facilities Career development and training Pension contribution Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: £13 per hour Expected hours: No less than 16 per week Benefits: Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: Chef: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person