55 Best executive chef Jobs in Morden (January 2026)

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our brunch kitchen and help shape a focused, high-quality daytime menu. This role is for someone who loves simple food done properly - seasonal ingredients, strong flavours, clean presentation - and who enjoys building calm, organised kitchens that run smoothly during busy services. You’ll have creative input on menu development, ownership over kitchen standards, and the chance to grow with an independent café that cares deeply about food, people, and community. What you’ll be doing • Leading the brunch menu from development to daily execution, • Running service confidently during busy weekend brunches, • Managing and mentoring a small kitchen team, • Setting systems for prep, ordering, stock, and food cost control, • Maintaining excellent hygiene, consistency, and standards What we’re looking for • Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up, • Brunch / café / bistro background preferred, • Organised, calm, and hands-on leadership style, • Passion for seasonal, produce-led cooking, • Strong understanding of food costs and kitchen efficiency Why this role • Daytime hours only, • Creative freedom within a clear, focused concept, • Small team, high standards, no ego kitchens, • Opportunity to grow with a respected independent business

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DAY TIME SHIFTS Join our dynamic team for day-time shifts, totaling 45 hours per week, at our bustling Battersea venue. Known for brunch, lunch, and private events, we are seeking a strong leader ready to step into a head chef role. You will collaborate with our executive chef and guide a small team of three. • Conduct monthly stock takes, • Understand and manage GP margins, • Ensure cooking stations are adequately supplied, • Follow the executive chef’s guidance, • Lead and mentor the team, • Optimize the cooking process for speed and quality Skills required: • Proficiency in various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes, • Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure, • In-depth knowledge of best cooking practices Enjoy complimentary meals and extra tips during your shifts as part of the benefits of joining our team.

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Research Tribe

Work From Home – Paid Research

5 days ago

Part-time

London

Research Tribe is a completely free service that connects people like you with remote opportunities to take part in market research. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion through paid surveys, focus groups and more. We work with many leading market research companies and brands. They want to hear your thoughts and will reward you with a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. • Mystery Shopping, • Product Testing, • Focus Groups, • Surveys & More There is never any obligation to take part as you choose the opportunities you're interested in and complete them at times convenient for you, so it's perfect for everyone (especially if you're looking for flexible entry level, part time, temporary, evening, weekend or seasonal work with an immediate start and no experience). It's not a suitable replacement for a job, however it's a great way to work from home and earn additional income. Getting started is easy, simply click 'Apply Now’ ... Research Tribe members come from a variety of work backgrounds including admin, customer service, accounts, finance, retail, IT, recruitment, human resources (HR), social care, cleaning, driving, NHS and local council. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, graduate, trainee, administrator, accountant, payroll assistant, sales executive, personal assistant (PA), business analyst, account manager, business analyst, receptionist, school teacher, chef, waiter, office worker or night shift warehouse operative - you’ll be in great company!

Join our dynamic team for day-time shifts, totaling 45 hours per week, in our bustling Battersea venue. Known for brunch, lunch, and private events, we are looking for a strong leader ready to step up into a head chef role, collaborating with our executive chef and guiding a small team of three. • Conduct monthly stock takes, • Understand and manage GP margins, • Ensure cooking stations are adequately supplied, • Follow the executive chef’s guidance, • Lead and mentor the team, • Optimize the cooking process for speed and quality Skills required: • Proficiency in various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes, • Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure, • In-depth knowledge of best cooking practices Enjoy complimentary meals and extra tips during your shifts as part of the benefits of joining our team.

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Dear Jay - Cookery and Bar

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to lead the kitchen in a fantastic South East London restaurant. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in food preparation and kitchen management to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role offers an opportunity to help the Executive chef oversee menu planning, consistently maintaining high standards of food safety, and helping to manage the daily running of the cafe to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Wage based on experiance

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My Old Dutch Pancake House /Vicino Pizza & Pasta

NEW PIZZERIA BRAND NEW KITCHEN AND EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE as a Pizza Chef (minimum 1 year) - stretching /topping/managing the oven £13-15 per hour (depending on experience) 30 - 40 hours a week 2 days off shifts - 10 to 5pm & 5 till close (10/11pm) kitchen team 7 people Pizza and Pasta Restaurant within a privately owned restaurant group operating for over 30 years working with a well known Italian Executive Chef in London Pizza - 12inch, thin, crispy (New York style) Working with fresh dough and pizza new team, and looking for enthusiastic team members passionate about cooking and seasonal flavours

Sandwich & Brunch Chef — Spread Café (Battersea/Clapham Junction) Full-Time / Part-Time | Competitive Pay | Immediate Start Spread Café is a young, fast-growing, community-driven coffee shop in Battersea with a strong online presence and a reputation for doing things properly — great coffee, great food, and a fun, energetic team. We’re launching an elevated sandwich programme and exploring a small weekend brunch menu, and we’re looking for a creative, reliable, and ambitious chef to join our growing kitchen team. What You’ll Do • Prepare and execute our new sandwich range daily (mise en place, assembly, consistency)., • Support the development of new menu items — we love ideas., • Maintain high standards of food safety, organisation, and cleanliness., • Assist with a small brunch service on weekends (simple, quality-driven dishes)., • Work closely with the owner and team to refine processes and improve speed/efficiency., • Experience as a chef, prep cook, or sandwich maker (specialty café or bakery experience is a bonus)., • A genuine passion for ingredients, flavour, and well-executed food., • Someone creative who isn’t scared to suggest new ideas or improvements., • Strong organisation and prep skills — you care about consistency and quality., • Good communication and a team-player mindset., • Be part of a young, exciting, fast-growing brand with a loyal community., • Real input into menu development and kitchen direction., • Supportive environment where ideas are welcomed and recognised., • Opportunities to grow as we expand into new locations and concepts., • Flexible full-time or part-time options., • Weekend availability preferred (for brunch)., • Competitive pay depending on experience.

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