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Head Chef | East London | Creative Position We're a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of East London — the kind of place people come back to week after week, not because we're trying to be the most talked-about restaurant in London, but because the food is honest, the wine is natural, and it genuinely feels like home. Since 2012, we've been doing things our way: a daily-changing menu that follows the seasons, all pasta and bread made in-house, charcuterie sourced from Mangalitza pigs raised in Somerset, all from an open kitchen — and we wouldn't have it any other way. Now we're looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen — and help shape what it becomes next. The role This is a genuine opportunity to reshape the menu and put your stamp on a much-loved kitchen. We're not looking for someone to maintain the status quo — we want a creative, visionary chef who has real ideas and the confidence to execute them. Our food has always been rooted in Italian cooking, but led by the best of British seasonal produce. That intersection — Italian soul, British seasonality — is at the heart of what we do, and we want a Head Chef who gets that instinctively and gets excited by it. This is also a brilliant step up for a talented Sous or Senior Sous Chef who's ready to take the lead. You'll inherit a kitchen with great bones — a skilled team, strong supplier relationships, and a clear identity — with the freedom to take it somewhere new. What we're looking for • A Head Chef, or a Senior Sous Chef looking for their first Head Chef position., • A genuine passion for Italian cooking and British seasonal produce, • A creative, visionary thinker — someone with real opinions about food and the enthusiasm to back them up, • A collaborator, not a dictator — someone who builds a kitchen culture people actually want to be part of, • Confidence to run a daily-changing menu and make it feel effortless, • Real pride in handmade pasta, proper pizza, and simple food done brilliantly and honestly, • Someone fun to work with — life's too short for a miserable kitchen. What you'll get • Real creative freedom and the chance to reshape the menu from the ground up, • A supportive ownership team who care about doing things properly, • Competitive salary We want to share our passion for food and wine with you. No hiding, no secrets — just passion and enthusiasm, the way it should be. If that sounds like your kind of kitchen, get in touch.

Darling’s is looking for an experienced Italian Head Chef / Lead Chef to take full ownership of our kitchen operations. This role is ideal for a confident, organised chef who enjoys working independently and delivering consistently high-quality food in a small, well-run kitchen. The Role • Run the kitchen day-to-day with full responsibility, • Prepare and deliver service for up to 50 covers, • Menu execution and contribution to menu development, • Manage stock, ordering, and food cost control, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety, • Work independently and efficiently during service The Ideal Candidate • Proven experience as a strong Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie with Italian restaurant experience, • Comfortable working solo in the kitchen, • Calm, reliable, and well-organised under service pressure, • Passionate about quality ingredients and consistent execution, • Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen management, • What We Offer, • A manageable service size (up to 50 covers), • Creative input and autonomy in the kitchen, • Supportive working environment, • Competitive pay (based on experience), • Opportunity to truly make the kitchen your own, • Location: Darling’s, • Start: Flexible / ASAP, • To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction.

Head Chef – The Good Front Room We are hiring a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Good Front Room. This is a chef led restaurant focused on modern Caribbean food. Bold flavour. Clean execution. High standards. The kitchen is built around the vision of Dom Taylor, winner of Five Star Chef on Netflix, and we are looking for a leader who can help drive that vision forward day to day. You will work closely with Dom on menu development, service delivery, team leadership, and building a serious kitchen culture. The food Modern Caribbean cooking rooted in tradition Small plates and sharing dishes Fresh produce and proper technique Strong focus on flavour, balance, and detail The role You will lead the kitchen and set the standard. You will Lead and manage the daily running of the kitchen Deliver consistent, high quality service Lead and develop the kitchen team Work closely with Dom on menu development and seasonal changes Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards Oversee ordering, stock control, and cost management Ensure food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation are always maintained Build a disciplined, positive kitchen culture You should Have strong experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up Be calm and decisive under pressure Have strong leadership and communication skills Care deeply about standards, flavour, and detail Be organised, structured, and reliable Want to build and grow with a chef led business Why join Work directly with a recognised chef Lead the kitchen of an ambitious restaurant Real input into menus and systems A kitchen that values discipline and respect Clear progression as the business grows Location Dalston, London. If you take pride in your work and want to lead a kitchen cooking food that actually means something, this is for you. Apply with your CV and a short note about your experience and what drives you in the kitchen.

Are you an experienced chef looking for the next step in your career? Passionate about nutritious & exciting food? Looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? Ambitious to grow and develop within a dynamic and expanding team? Fuel for Learning School Caterers is looking for a talented executive chef to join our friendly and dedicated team. We provide catering to schools in East & North London and as we expand, we are looking for team members that will bring energy, ambition and creativity. Successful candidates will have: 1. Over 10 years of experience working to a high standard in restaurants or hotels and have solid foundational knowledge of food and cookery., 2. Have Head Chef experience and a solid understanding of profit margins, health & safety, ordering, stock control & team management., 3. Enjoy working with children, engaging in cookery classes and similar projects, 4. Be a great problem solver, able to adapt to different kitchens and situations, 5. Be an excellent communicator, comfortable managing staff and clients, 6. Creative & energetic. Willing to bring fun and inspirational ideas, 7. Ambitious. Looking for a role that has the potential to grow into higher management within a company looking to make a positive impact in the education sector. Fuel for Learning can provide: 1. A competitive salary of 40k+, 2. A friendly working environment, joining other dedicated and talented team members, 3. Great hours with weekends off, long summer holidays, Christmas & Easter Breaks, 4. A creative and rewarding role within a sector badly in need of new energy and ideas, 5. A great opportunity to be part of an expanding team with excellent career growth

Temporary Head Chef Pizza/Pasta | East London | Creative Required Temp Head Chef Needed: Excellent Rates We're a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of East London — the kind of place people come back to week after week, not because we're trying to be the most talked-about restaurant in London, but because the food is honest, the wine is natural, and it genuinely feels like home. Since 2012, we've been doing things our way: a daily-changing menu that follows the seasons, all pasta and bread made in-house, charcuterie sourced from Mangalitza pigs raised in Somerset, all from an open kitchen — and we wouldn't have it any other way. Now we're looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen — and help shape what it becomes next. The role This is a genuine opportunity to reshape the menu and put your stamp on a much-loved kitchen. We're not looking for someone to maintain the status quo — we want a creative, visionary chef who has real ideas and the confidence to execute them. Our food has always been rooted in Italian cooking, but led by the best of British seasonal produce. That intersection — Italian soul, British seasonality — is at the heart of what we do, and we want a Head Chef who gets that instinctively and gets excited by it. This is also a brilliant step up for a talented Sous or Senior Sous Chef who's ready to take the lead. You'll inherit a kitchen with great bones — a skilled team, strong supplier relationships, and a clear identity — with the freedom to take it somewhere new. What we're looking for • A Head Chef, or a Senior Sous Chef looking for their first Head Chef position., • A genuine passion for Italian cooking and British seasonal produce, • A creative, visionary thinker — someone with real opinions about food and the enthusiasm to back them up, • A collaborator, not a dictator — someone who builds a kitchen culture people actually want to be part of, • Confidence to run a daily-changing menu and make it feel effortless, • Real pride in handmade pasta, proper pizza, and simple food done brilliantly and honestly, • Someone fun to work with — life's too short for a miserable kitchen. What you'll get • Real creative freedom and the chance to reshape the menu from the ground up, • A supportive ownership team who care about doing things properly, • Competitive salary We want to share our passion for food and wine with you. No hiding, no secrets — just passion and enthusiasm, the way it should be. If that sounds like your kind of kitchen, get in touch.

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About the role We are building a new kind of hospitality space in Hackney. A curated kitchen and bar programme where chefs, bartenders and collaborators take over the space for short residencies, events and experiences. The concept is designed to constantly evolve, with a changing calendar of pop ups, dinners, tastings, private hires and social events. We are looking for a full-time Manager to help bring this space to life day to day. This is not a traditional restaurant management role. We need someone who is equally comfortable running service, managing a bar, coordinating events, hosting guests and helping shape a fast-moving programme. The right person will love hospitality, have strong operational instincts, and be excited by the idea of working in a venue where things are always changing. This role will be central to the identity of the space. Over time, we want guests to come back not only because of the residencies and events we programme, but because of the team, the atmosphere and the experience we create every week. About the space The venue is an intimate, industrial kitchen and bar in Mare Street, with a large open kitchen and counter seating at its heart. It is designed as a platform for rotating chefs, drinks-led experiences and social hospitality. The space is curated and operated by us. While the concepts may change, the guest experience, standards and overall feel of the venue remain consistent. The Manager will play a key role in protecting that consistency while helping the programme feel fresh, exciting and well executed. What you’ll be responsible for Programming and coordination • Manage the operational logistics of each residency, event or takeover from set-up to breakdown, • Coordinate arrivals, check-ins, handovers and transitions between guest chefs or collaborators, • Support the execution of the venue calendar and ensure each event is properly prepared, • Work closely with founders and collaborators to make sure concepts are launch-ready, • Help spot operational risks early and solve problems before they affect service Venue and bar operations • Oversee the day-to-day running of the venue and ensure the space is consistently set up to a high standard, • Develop, manage and continuously improve the drinks offering of the space, • Oversee bar operations, stock ordering, supplier coordination and inventory management, • Lead service during event and residency nights, setting the tone for the floor and ensuring strong execution throughout, • Take ownership of team leadership on shift, creating clear communication, strong standards and a positive service culture, • Help build and shape a small but high-performing team around the space as it grows, • Create a strong team culture centred around hospitality, accountability and adaptability, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, readiness and compliance across the venue Guest experience and commercial delivery • Manage reservations and set up events in booking systems, • Handle private hire enquiries and support conversion where relevant, • Act as host on the floor, helping create a warm, confident and memorable guest experience, • Ensure consistency in service and atmosphere across very different concepts and residencies, • Support post-event reviews by helping assess performance, guest feedback and operational learnings Sales and cost performance • Take ownership of the venue’s day-to-day commercial performance, • Help drive sales during events through strong floor leadership, upselling and service flow, • Manage labour deployment in line with expected demand and venue targets, • Monitor stock usage, wastage and ordering to maintain tight cost control, • Track performance across sales, labour and gross margin, and flag opportunities for improvement, • Support post-event reviews with a clear view on what performed well commercially and operationally Marketing and content coordination • Coordinate photoshoots and content capture around key events and launches, • Support social media, newsletters and website updates, either directly or in coordination with external support, • Help bring ideas for events, collaborations and guest engagement, • Contribute creatively to how the space is presented and experienced What we’re looking for We are looking for someone with a mix of bar, service and events experience, who is excited by the idea of helping build something new. You likely have: • Experience managing services in a hospitality venue, • Experience managing or running a bar, • Experience coordinating or delivering events, private hires, pop ups or activations, • Confidence leading a team and running a floor, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Good commercial instincts and an understanding of how service quality drives repeat business, • A calm, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment We think you’ll thrive if you are: • Energised by a constantly evolving environment, • Comfortable switching between planning, service and admin, • A strong host who genuinely enjoys people, • Interested in food, drinks and hospitality culture, • Full of ideas and excited to contribute creatively, • Able to maintain consistency even when the concept changes week to week, • Motivated by building a venue with real personality and community around it Ideal profile This role could suit someone who has worked as: • a Bar Manager looking for broader ownership, • an Events Manager with strong hospitality operations experience, • a Venue Manager from an independent restaurant, wine bar or creative hospitality concept, • an Assistant General Manager ready to step into a more entrepreneurial and varied role Other details • Full-time role based in Mare Street, East London, • Evening and weekend availability required, • Salary dependent on experience, • Opportunity to help shape a new hospitality concept from the ground up, • Target start date: April 28th About us We’re the team behind Crudo and Tiny Wine, two independent hospitality concepts we’ve built in London over the past few years. Crudo opened in 2019 and has grown into a group of restaurants built around modern Latin American food, strong atmosphere and warm, energetic service. Tiny Wine came out of our love for smaller, more intimate drinking spaces, with a big focus on personality, curation and creating a place people genuinely want to spend time in. A big part of what we’ve learnt through both brands is that people come back for more than just the food or drinks. They come back for the feeling of the place, the team behind it, and the sense that something thoughtful is being built. Studio 3 is the next step in that. It gives us the opportunity to create a more flexible space built around a changing programme of chefs, drinks, events and collaborations. A space that can evolve constantly, while still being run with a clear point of view and strong operational standards. We’re excited by the idea of building something that feels social, current and full of life. Somewhere guests want to return to regularly, and somewhere chefs and collaborators are genuinely excited to be part of.

Chef de Partie – The Good Front Room We are hiring a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen at The Good Front Room. This is a chef led restaurant focused on modern Caribbean food. Bold flavour. Clean execution. High standards. The kitchen is led by Dom Taylor, winner of Five Star Chef on Netflix. You will work closely with the senior kitchen team and be responsible for running your section and delivering consistent service. The food Modern Caribbean cooking rooted in tradition Small plates and sharing dishes Fresh produce and proper technique Strong focus on flavour, balance, and detail The role You will take ownership of your section and deliver consistently strong service. You will Run your section confidently during service Prepare and plate dishes to a high standard Work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef during service Maintain organisation and cleanliness on your section Follow prep lists and kitchen systems Maintain food safety and hygiene standards You should Have experience working as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up Be calm and focused under pressure Take pride in your work and your section Care about standards, flavour, and detail Be organised, reliable, and hardworking Want to grow in a chef led kitchen Why join Work in a chef led kitchen with strong standards Be part of a restaurant with ambition Learn modern Caribbean cooking and technique Be part of a team building something meaningful Clear progression as the business grows Location Dalston, London. If you take pride in your work and want to cook food that actually means something, this is for you. Apply with your CV and a short note about your experience and what drives you in the kitchen. All the best Dom Taylor

We are seeking an experienced Pasta Chef or grill chef to join our team to L’arte sea food and grill team ,The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality pasta -grill dishes, as well as experimenting with new creations. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook pasta dishes to the highest standard, • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new menu items, • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment Requirements: • Previous experience as a pasta chef or in a similar role, • Strong knowledge of pasta preparation techniques, • Creativity and willingness to experiment with new recipes If you're passionate about pasta and have a creative approach to cooking, we'd love to hear from you!

Chef de Partie – The Good Front Room We are hiring a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen at The Good Front Room. This is a chef led restaurant focused on modern Caribbean food. Bold flavour. Clean execution. High standards. The kitchen is led by Dom Taylor, winner of Five Star Chef on Netflix. You will work closely with Dom and the senior kitchen team, learning the systems, standards, and cooking that define the restaurant. The food Modern Caribbean cooking rooted in tradition Small plates and sharing dishes Fresh produce and proper technique Strong focus on flavour, balance, and detail The role You will take ownership of your section and deliver consistently strong service. You will Run your section with confidence during service Prepare and deliver dishes to a high standard Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily service Maintain organisation and cleanliness on your section Follow kitchen systems and prep planning Support junior chefs where needed Maintain food safety and hygiene standards You should Have solid experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up Be calm and focused under pressure Take pride in your work and your section Care about flavour, detail, and consistency Be organised, reliable, and hardworking Want to grow in a serious kitchen environment Why join Work in a chef led kitchen with high standards Be part of a restaurant with ambition and identity Learn modern Caribbean cooking and technique Develop your skills with a supportive team Clear progression as the business grows Location Dalston, London. If you take pride in your work and want to cook food that actually means something, this is for you. Apply with your CV and a short note about your experience and what drives you in the kitchen.

Pastry Chef de Partie Café Jikoni at the V&A East Museum in Stratford, East London At Jikoni, we are preparing to launch a pioneering cafe and museum project with the V&A in Stratford’s Olympic Park on the 18th of April 2026. We’re seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chefs to join our team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Executive Chef and BOH team, playing an important part as a foundational member of our new kitchen team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support the development of a new restaurant, continue to learn and grow in a dynamic environment and contribute positively to a growing team by exemplifying our company values. What We’re Looking For in a Pastry Chef de Partie: We are looking for someone who is excited by the challenge and opportunity of not just working with us on a new opening, but also building a positive culture with our team for the long run. Key Responsibilities • Manage and support the day-to-day preparation and execution of pastry, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail., • Work closely with the Executive Chef and wider BOH team to deliver a smooth and efficient service., • Lead and manage the preparation, baking, and finishing of desserts, breads, and pastry components in line with recipes and standards., • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation in line with health & safety regulations., • Contribute positively to a collaborative kitchen environment., • Support the opening and development of a new kitchen, helping establish best practices and ways of working., • Show care and respect for ingredients, minimising waste and using produce thoughtfully. What We Offer in Return: Everyone Is Welcome At Jikoni, one of our core values is Pluralism, the idea that celebrating both our similarities and differences make our community richer and stronger. Rooted in the spirit of a maternal kitchen, we warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. If this role speaks to you but you don’t meet every requirement, we would still love to hear from you. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments or accommodations we can make during the hiring process.