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We’re Hiring: Experienced Indian Chef – Full Time Jaggi’s Pure Vegetarian Restaurant – Ilford We are looking for an experienced Indian Chef to join our busy kitchen team at Jaggi’s, a pure vegetarian restaurant serving authentic Indian street food, South Indian dishes, Punjabi favourites, and tandoori breads. The ideal candidate must have strong experience working in a highly busy restaurant kitchen environment and be confident in preparing a wide range of dishes including: South Indian: Idli, Vada, Dosa, Sambhar, Chutneys North Indian & Punjabi: Halwa Puri, Chole Bhature, Parathas Tandoor: Tandoori Roti, Naan, Kulcha and other Indian breads Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook high-quality pure vegetarian Indian dishes., • Manage daily food preparation for morning service., • Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control., • Prepare fresh batters, doughs, gravies, chutneys, sambhar and fillings., • Operate dosa tawa, paratha tawa, tandoor and other kitchen equipment safely., • Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety and cleanliness standards., • Follow kitchen procedures, stock rotation and food labelling., • Support the team during busy service periods., • Ensure all dishes are prepared quickly, correctly and to restaurant standards., • Help with kitchen organisation and daily prep planning. Position Details: • Full-time position, • Morning shifts only, • Pure vegetarian kitchen, • Busy restaurant environment, • Must have a valid UK visa / right to work in the UK Benefits: • Annual leave, • Pension plan, • Staff discount, • Better working environment, • Great opportunity for personal and professional growth, • Supportive team and long-term career development We are looking for someone reliable, experienced, hardworking and passionate about authentic Indian vegetarian cooking. To apply, please send your CV or contact us directly via messaging on Job today. Note: PLEASE DON'T APPLY - IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE FOR SWITCHING CURRENT SKILLED WORKER VISA UNDER THE CHEF CATEGORY ONLY. Jaggi’s Pure Vegetarian Restaurant Ilford

Description: Fumiko's talented mixologists are here to delight your taste buds with their creative blends, combining traditional Japanese flavors with a modern twist. We also have a fantastic selection of wines and sake that pair perfectly with our delicious food. Responsibilities: • Create amazing cocktails, • Training will be provided, • Assess customer preferences and make recommendations based on their tastes, • Upsell additional drinks and menu items, • Maintain a clean and organized bar area, • Monitor customer behavior and ensure a safe and enjoyable atmosphere, • Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and sanitation guidelines Skills: • Must have experience how to make cocktails, • Strong knowledge of different types of alcoholic beverages and cocktails, • Basic math skills for handling cash transactions and calculating bills, • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent time management skills to ensure prompt service to customers, • Strong communication skills to interact with customers and team members effectively Please note that previous experience working as a bartender in a restaurant setting is preferred. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service, have the necessary skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team of talented bartenders!

Hyderabad Darbar, a renowned culinary gem in London, is seeking an experienced Tandoori Chef to join our team. Key Responsibilities: • Expertly prepare and cook a variety of authentic tandoori dishes, including various breads (naan, roti), kebabs, tikkas, and other specialties, ensuring exceptional taste and quality., • Manage and maintain the tandoor oven, ensuring proper temperature control and safe operation., • Oversee the preparation and seasoning of ingredients specific to tandoori cuisine., • Monitor food production and ensure consistent quality and presentation of all tandoori items to the highest standards., • Maintain impeccable hygiene and cleanliness standards in the kitchen, particularly around the tandoor section., • Contribute to menu development and innovation, introducing new and exciting tandoori creations., • Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Tandoori Chef in a busy restaurant environment., • In-depth knowledge of tandoori cooking techniques, spices, and authentic recipes., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards., • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and skilled Chef to join busy African restaurant outlets in Dagenham and Romford operating under the Tasty African Food brand. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering authentic African cuisine while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen operations. This is not a general chef position. We are specifically seeking a candidate with proven experience in African cuisine, strong cooking ability, and the discipline required to work in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare authentic African dishes to a consistently high standard, • Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control are maintained, • Follow established recipes and preparation methods accurately, • Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety compliance, • Assist with stock management, food storage, and minimising wastage, • Work effectively during busy service periods while maintaining quality standards, • Support smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, • Ensure all food preparation meets company and regulatory standards, • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workstation Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience preparing African cuisine in a commercial kitchen environment, • Strong knowledge of African ingredients, dishes, and cooking methods, • Ability to prepare a variety of African meals confidently and consistently, • High level of literacy and communication skills, • Good organisational and time-management ability, • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen compliance standards, • Reliable, disciplined, and hardworking attitude, • Food Hygiene Certificate preferred What We Offer • Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum, • Stable full-time employment, • Opportunity to work within a recognised and growing African food brand, • Professional and supportive working environment, • Career progression opportunities for the right candidate Ideal Candidate We are looking for a passionate and experienced African cuisine specialist who takes pride in delivering quality food and maintaining excellent kitchen standards. The ideal candidate must be professional, reliable, and committed to consistency and excellence. To apply, please submit your CV and details of your relevant experience.