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Sous Chef – The Perry Hill Pub, Catford £15–£17 per hour + tronc Full-time / Permanent The Perry Hill is a busy independent pub in Catford, South East London, serving fresh, seasonal pub food alongside a strong events and functions business. We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This would suit someone who enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients, is confident leading a busy service, and wants to be part of a friendly, independent pub. The role You’ll work closely with the Head Chef across regular pub services, busy weekends, Sunday roasts, functions and events. You’ll help keep the kitchen organised, support the team and take charge when the Head Chef is away. Typical responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients, • Leading services and maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, • Supporting and developing junior members of the kitchen team, • Planning prep for regular services, functions and larger events, • Helping with ordering, stock control and rotation, • Managing portions and reducing food waste, • Maintaining food safety, allergen and hygiene standards, • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and specials, • Working closely with the front-of-house team to keep services running smoothly What we’re looking for Ideally, you’ll have previous experience as a Sous Chef or be a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in a fresh-food pub, restaurant or similar kitchen. You should be: • Confident cooking with fresh ingredients and working across sections, • Able to lead a busy service with a calm, organised approach, • Supportive of your team and clear in your communication, • Reliable, practical and comfortable taking responsibility, • Familiar with ordering, stock management and controlling waste, • Confident with food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Happy working evenings and weekends as part of a rota, • Interested in producing good-quality, straightforward pub food Experience with Sunday roasts, functions and high-volume services would be particularly useful. Hours & pay £15–£17 per hour plus a share of tronc. This is a permanent, full-time position, including evenings and weekends as part of a rota. We’re happy to discuss the working pattern with the right person. About The Perry Hill The Perry Hill is an independent neighbourhood pub in Catford with a large garden, busy food trade and a strong calendar of events, parties and functions. We focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming pub while still taking the quality of our food and service seriously. If you enjoy fresh cooking, take pride in running a good service and want to help lead the kitchen in an independent pub, we’d love to hear from you.

• Assist the chefs with the day-to-day running of the kitchen during service., • Help with daily food preparation., • Wash dishes and kitchen equipment., • Clean and maintain the kitchen and work areas.

The Listing is looking for a confident, organised and proactive Sales & Events Assistant to join our team. You’ll support the day-to-day sales and events operation, helping turn enquiries into confirmed bookings while ensuring clients receive excellent service from their first enquiry through to their event. This is a customer-facing role, so excellent communication skills are crucial. You should be comfortable speaking with clients by email, over the phone and face-to-face, and confident conducting venue viewings. Key Responsibilities • Handle incoming event and booking enquiries via email and telephone in a professional and timely manner., • Respond to clients, provide venue information, menus, packages and availability, and follow up enquiries to help convert leads into bookings., • Proactively generate new leads and identify opportunities for corporate events, private parties, Christmas bookings and other functions., • Conduct venue viewings with prospective clients, confidently presenting The Listing and its different event spaces., • Follow up after viewings and maintain communication with prospective clients., • Assist with preparing quotes, proposals and event information., • Maintain accurate records of enquiries, leads, bookings and client communications., • Work closely with the operations team to ensure confirmed event details are communicated correctly., • Assist the Office Manager with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks., • Help maintain relationships with existing corporate and event clients and encourage repeat business., • Support the wider team during busy periods and with general office duties where required. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will have: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • A confident and professional telephone manner., • A friendly, outgoing personality and confidence meeting clients face-to-face., • Strong organisation and attention to detail., • Good time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple enquiries at once., • A proactive approach to sales and lead generation., • Confidence following up leads and asking for the booking., • Good computer and administrative skills., • The ability to work independently while also being part of a busy hospitality team., • Previous experience in hospitality, events, sales or customer service is desirable but not essential. What Success Looks Like Success in this role means responding quickly to enquiries, providing an excellent client experience, generating new opportunities and ultimately helping increase the number and value of events booked at The Listing. We’re looking for someone who doesn’t simply process enquiries, but actively follows them up, builds relationships and looks for opportunities to turn interest into business.

Location: Avocado and coffee SE10 9Er please don’t bother to apply if you don’t have good experience. Only for full timePlease send us your cv🕒 Hours: Full-time(8Am -6pm) Join our bustling breakfast and cafe as a Chef!We're seeking a skilled chef to craft delicious breakfast, meals in a fast-paced environment. As a vital member of our team, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking breakfast dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food quality and consistency. If you're passionate about creating tasty breakfast delights and thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting, we want you on our team! Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast items such as pancakes, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches etc., • Ensure all food is prepared to order and meets quality standards, • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, • Collaborate with team members to coordinate orders and ensure timely service, • Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations Requirements: • At leat 2 years experience as a chef, preferably in a breakfast or brunch setting, • Solid understanding of breakfast cooking techniques and recipes, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Strong attention to detail and food presentation skills, • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Benefits: • 28 Days Paid Annual Leave: Plenty of time to relax and recharge., • Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and expertise., • Creative Freedom: Design exciting, innovative menus.

EXPERIENCED TURKISH CHEFS WANTED 🇹🇷🔥 The Skewer in Blackfen is looking for experienced Turkish chefs to join our team. We’re looking for chefs with experience in Turkish cuisine, including meat preparation, grill and busy service. Good experience is essential and you must be confident working as part of a fast-paced kitchen team. 📍 The Skewer – Blackfen For more information, please contact.

We are an independent health-focused kitchen and coffee lounge, passionate about creating fresh, nutritious food without compromising on flavour or presentation. Our menu focuses on breakfast, brunch and healthy, wholesome dishes made with quality ingredients. We’re looking for a chef who is confident, organised and genuinely passionate about food, with a strong understanding of kitchen operations and food hygiene. You’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard, maintaining excellent food presentation, managing prep and stock, keeping the kitchen clean and organised, and working closely with the team during busy services. We’d particularly love someone who enjoys creativity and menu development. As a growing independent business, there is opportunity for the right chef to bring ideas to the table, help develop new dishes and play an important role in shaping our evolving menu.

Event Chef / Cook Required Company: Island Stove Event's & Catering Location: Outdoor & High-Volume Event Catering About Us Island Stove is a high-volume event and catering operator specializing in vibrant West African cuisine. We are currently seeking an experienced and dependable Chef / Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. Role Overview In this role, you will play a key part in food preparation and live service, ensuring all dishes meet our exceptional standards of taste, quality, and presentation in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Culinary Execution: Prepare and cook core menu offerings to standard, including West African specialties (Jollof rice, Fried rice, Suya, grilled meats), alongside fried chicken, chips, sides (plantain, coleslaw), and signature sauces., • Service Efficiency: Maintain fast, consistent production during peak service periods while managing stock, food prep, and closing station clean-downs., • Quality & Portion Control: Ensure consistent food presentation, taste profiles, and adherence to portion guidelines., • Food Safety & Hygiene: Strictly uphold HACCP standards, allergen management procedures, and temperature monitoring (cooking and hot-holding)., • Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation at all times., • Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with both kitchen staff and front-of-house personnel to streamline service operations. Requirements & Experience • Proven experience in a commercial kitchen, high-volume event, festival, or catering environment., • Demonstrated ability to maintain quality and composure under high-pressure, fast-paced conditions., • Strong knowledge of West African cuisine (preferred, but not required)., • Robust understanding of food safety standards, hygienic preparation practices, and safe food handling., • Excellent punctuality, work ethic, and communication skills., • Physical stamina to stand for extended periods in an outdoor catering setup.

We are looking for a reliable, organised and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly nursery team. The role will involve: • Preparing and serving meals and snacks, • Supporting the cook when required, • Washing dishes and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen, • Following food hygiene procedures, • Carefully meeting allergy and dietary requirements, • Working safely around young children The successful candidate should be reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team. Excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards, knowledge of food hygiene and allergens, and a willingness to complete the necessary safeguarding and background checks are required. Previous experience in a nursery, school or childcare kitchen would be an advantage. A suitable Food Hygiene certificate is also desirable.

Chef de Partie – The Perry Hill Pub, Catford £14.50 per hour + tronc 25 hours per week, with potential for additional hours Permanent / Part-time The Perry Hill is a busy independent pub in Catford, South East London, serving fresh, seasonal pub food alongside a strong events and functions business. We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This would suit someone who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, can handle a busy service, and wants to be part of a friendly, independent pub rather than a large chain operation. The role You’ll work as part of our kitchen team across regular pub services, busy weekends, Sunday roasts, functions and events. Typical responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients, • Running your section confidently during busy services, • Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, • Preparing for functions, parties and larger events, • Following food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures, • Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and kitchen organisation, • Keeping your section clean and well organised, • Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, • Supporting other sections when required What we’re looking for Ideally you’ll have previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef in a fresh-food pub, restaurant or similar kitchen. You should be: • Comfortable working with fresh food, • Confident during busy services, • Reliable and organised, • Able to work well as part of a team, • Familiar with food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Happy working evenings and weekends as part of a rota, • Interested in producing good-quality, straightforward pub food Experience with functions, Sunday roasts and high-volume services would be particularly useful. Hours & pay £14.50 per hour plus a share of tronc. The role is initially around 25 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours depending on availability and business levels. We’re happy to discuss the working pattern with the right person. About The Perry Hill The Perry Hill is an independent neighbourhood pub in Catford with a large garden, busy food trade and a strong calendar of events, parties and functions. We focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming pub while still taking the quality of our food and service seriously. If you enjoy fresh cooking, busy services and working in an independent pub where you can become part of the team, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Korean Hot Food Chef to join our kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing authentic Korean hot food to a consistently high standard while maintaining excellent food quality, presentation, hygiene and kitchen organisation. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook a range of Korean hot food dishes to the restaurant's recipes and standards., • Ensure food is consistently well-presented, correctly portioned and cooked to a high standard., • Prepare ingredients including meat, vegetables, sauces, marinades, soups and other Korean dishes., • Maintain consistency in taste, portion size and presentation during busy service., • Work efficiently during busy periods and ensure orders are prepared within expected service times., • Follow recipes, preparation methods and instructions from the Head Chef., • Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards., • Ensure ingredients are stored correctly and follow stock rotation procedures., • Monitor food quality and report any issues with ingredients or equipment., • Minimise food waste and assist with effective stock control., • Keep the kitchen, preparation areas and equipment clean and organised., • Follow all company policies and food safety procedures., • Assist with preparation and closing duties as required. Experience & Skills Essential: • Previous experience working as a Korean chef or in a Korean restaurant kitchen., • Good knowledge of Korean cuisine and cooking techniques., • Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a busy restaurant environment., • Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety., • Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team., • Strong attention to detail and consistency.

Yammas in Beckenham is looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. We are looking for someone reliable, professional and passionate about food, with experience working in a busy restaurant kitchen. Duties include: Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard Maintaining quality and presentation Keeping your section clean and organised Following food hygiene and safety standards Supporting the Head Chef and kitchen team during service Requirements: Previous kitchen experience required Reliable and punctual Able to work evenings and weekends Good teamwork and communication skills Passion for food and hospitality To apply, please send your CV or contact us directly.

Key Responsibilities • Assist chefs with daily food preparation and ingredient handling, • Prepare vegetables, sauces, garnishes, and other ingredients as instructed, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all kitchen areas, • Wash dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and cooking tools, • Ensure food storage areas are clean, organised, and properly labelled, • Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures at all times, • Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with company procedures, • Assist with stock deliveries and storage of goods, • Support the kitchen team during busy service periods, • Report any maintenance, safety, or hygiene concerns to management Requirements • Previous kitchen experience is preferred, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene, • Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays

BGirls Kitchen is a busy Afro-Caribbean restaurant and takeaway specialising in seafood boils, rice dishes loaded with seafood, BBQ and freshly prepared sides. We are looking for experienced Kitchen Crew Members to join our teams in Woolwich and Dagenham. This is a hands-on role involving food preparation, cooking, assembling customer orders, cleaning and supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods. Previous commercial kitchen, restaurant or busy takeaway experience is essential. The Role • Prepare and assemble customer orders to set recipes, portions and presentation standards., • Read order tickets and manage multiple orders during busy periods., • Prepare and handle seafood, meat, poultry, rice and sides., • Follow food hygiene, allergen and cross-contamination procedures., • Check food temperatures and correctly store and rotate stock., • Keep kitchen stations clean, organised and stocked., • Complete washing-up, cleaning, restocking and closing duties., • Support other crew members during service. Essential Requirements • Previous commercial kitchen, restaurant or takeaway experience., • Experience preparing and cooking customer orders during service., • Able to work independently and manage multiple orders at once., • Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling., • Comfortable handling seafood and shellfish., • Reliable, punctual and able to work at pace., • Available for evening and weekend shifts., • Good spoken and written English., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certificate., • Seafood or Afro-Caribbean cooking experience., • High-volume takeaway or delivery-kitchen experience., • Experience using Uber Eats or Deliveroo restaurant tablets. Locations Woolwich – SE18 Dagenham – RM10 Please state Woolwich, Dagenham or Both when applying. Please only apply if you have previous commercial kitchen experience and can reliably travel to your chosen location for scheduled evening and weekend shifts.

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our busy Italian restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to play a key role in a fast-paced kitchen, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, authentic dishes. As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, help maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, and assist in leading and motivating the team during busy service periods. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, • Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, • Support, train, and motivate junior kitchen staff, • Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Help with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste, • Step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role within a busy kitchen, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, • A genuine passion for Italian cuisine and quality food, • High standards of cleanliness, consistency, and attention to detail, • A positive, team-focused attitude What We Offer: • Competitive pay of £15–£17 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time position (approximately 40 hours per week), • A well-structured rota supporting a healthy work-life balance, • A friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a well-established restaurant

We are looking for a Turkish chef to prepare and serve food at a new takeaway shop. The role will involve supporting kitchen and service operations while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and cleanliness. • Prepare and serve Turkish food to a high standard, • Support day-to-day kitchen and service operations, • Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards, • Communicate effectively in English

Restaurant Team Members – Job Description We are looking for friendly, reliable and hardworking people to join our restaurant team. We have opportunities available for Waitresses, Chefs/Kitchen Staff, Kitchen Porters and Bartenders. You will be part of a busy and welcoming team, helping us provide excellent food and great service to our customers. Waitress: Provide friendly customer service, take orders, serve food and drinks, and keep the dining area clean and welcoming. Chef/Kitchen Staff: Prepare and cook food to a high standard, follow food safety and hygiene procedures, and work efficiently as part of the kitchen team. Kitchen Porter: Keep the kitchen clean and organised, wash dishes and equipment, assist the kitchen team, and maintain high standards of hygiene. Bartender: Prepare and serve drinks, provide excellent customer service, keep the bar clean and organised, and work efficiently during busy periods. Previous experience is welcome but not essential for all positions. Most importantly, we are looking for people who are reliable, hardworking, friendly and have a positive attitude.

We are looking for an experienced and creative Brunch Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a busy café environment and passionate about producing fresh, well-presented brunch dishes. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook a high-quality all-day brunch menu, • Produce dishes such as eggs, avocado dishes, pancakes, French toast, breakfast plates, sandwiches and salads, • Ensure excellent taste, presentation and consistency, • Handle breakfast service efficiently during busy periods, • Complete daily food preparation and mise en place, • Monitor stock levels, portion control and food wastage, • Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness and organisation, • Follow all food hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures, • Work closely with front-of-house and management, • Help develop new seasonal brunch dishes and specials Ideal Candidate • Previous experience as a Brunch Chef, Breakfast Chef or Chef de Partie, • Strong egg cookery and breakfast/brunch experience, • Good presentation and plating skills, • Able to work quickly while maintaining quality, • Reliable, punctual and organised, • Good understanding of food safety and allergens, • Comfortable working independently when required, • Creative and interested in modern café/brunch trends