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We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do: • You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results., • You will be ambitious and hungry to learn., • You will always strive to do your best., • You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition., • You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude., • You will want to be part of our success story. What you will be doing: The Head Chef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams & guests. Leading and inspiring the kitchen team you are obsessive about food quality, adherence to spec and can prepare each and every YO! dish brilliantly. Happy teams and Happy guests is the mantra by which you live and instil this modus operandi across the team. You are passionate about an incredible guest experience, developing the team to Super Squad status and driving the profitability of your restaurant through great controls of food cost lines. Comfortable and natural in all sections of the kitchen, you cut fish, cook rice, roll sushi, and prepare our kitchens every day. You are also an inspirational presence in your restaurant, running high energy shifts from the kitchen and ensuring each and every day part delivers an outstanding experience for our guests and team. We're proud to offer: • Fantastic working hours, • Free YO! food - What's your favourite YO! dish? Every time you work you can power your shift with a selection of your choice from our fantastic menu, • Grow with YO!- we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work, • Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line, • Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform, • 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends, • Award-winning sustainability initiatives - We're committed to delivering progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, just some of the actions we've already taken include: 100% of all Salmon, • sourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS "Fish to Avoid", • 1/3rdof our Restaura

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join Signature Senior Lifestyle in a roving capacity, providing leadership and support across our portfolio of luxury care homes. What Signature Offer\n \n\n • Up to £23.00 per hour\n, • Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service\n, • Workplace pension\n, • Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours\n, • Private medical insura...\n\n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Head Chef Operations - Kingston Contract: Full Time\n \n Salary: £37,300 - £39,300\n \n Contracted Hours: 45\n \n We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. \n We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but w... \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ \n \n \n

Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials. We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work under the Head Chef to create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for our residents. Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you j

You’ll also be leading a team, managing and developing a Sous Chef, Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs, helping them to grow and develop. Regional Head Chef - Kingston Upon Thames, London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join Signature Senior Lifestyle in a roving cap

Our restaurant celebrates the warmth and authenticity of classic French dining, combining traditional techniques with high-quality seasonal ingredients in a relaxed, bustling brasserie atmosphere. Train, mentor, and motivate the BOH team to maintain high culinary standards. This is an exciting oppor

Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments. What we look for in a Sous Chef:. We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves as a natural leader with a passion and f

You will have previous experience of working within fast-paced kitchens at either Head Chef or Chef Manager level within contract catering (ideally Independent Schools or B&I). To cover Head Chef| Chef Manager holiday and sickness. Relief Chef Manager Hook Norton Contract: Full Time, Per

If you've run a premium, fresh-food kitchen before, maybe as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a restaurant or gastro pub - amazing. We're on the lookout for a Head Chef who lives and breathes fresh food, loves the buzz of a busy kitchen, and can keep calm even when the tickets are flying in like co

What we look for in a Head Chef:. A creative Head Chef who can bring new ideas and implement new cooking techniques.

Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal. We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality f

Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX.Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home.Full-Time; 40 hours per week - mainly monday - friday working 7am-3pm .Some weekend work is required .We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our r

Managers or Chefs to the company. Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, drivin

Coach, mentor, and develop Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, leading by example. Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the Heathrow kitchen operation. You are committed to delivering exceptional food quality, developing people, and maintaining high operational standards while support

A high-end French Bistro seeks a Sous Chef in Hounslow, England, to oversee a small team alongside the Head Chef.

Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments, contributing to it being the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2025. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Welcome to Kia UK! The Network Development Business Analyst provides support to the Network Development team and facilitates the smooth operation of the department, contributing to the long-term growth of the business. • Actively engaging in ongoing projects and supporting them with innovative ideas for enhanced outcomes., • Joining in and contributing to cross functional project teams., • Completing project documentation and reports., • Collecting, managing, and presenting key data for improvement activities., • Identifying and suggesting opportunities for business improvement., • Encouraged to work with other departments to achieve your objectives and develop your learning and skill set. The Network Development team is a key link between Kia UK and its network of 190 franchised Dealers. Our Dealer network act as the primary link between Kia and its customers. The main activities of the team include managing improvements to the network, encouraging investment, as well as monitoring and reviewing Dealer operational performance, profitability and Customer Experience to achieve wider business objectives. With Customer Quality at the heart of Kia’s mission: to create space for people to get inspired and time to bring their ideas to life. Consumers no longer just want a great product; they expect a great experience and as a Network Development Business Analyst you will be contributing to all of these functions to ensure our Dealer Partners are delivering an exceptional customer experience. In the Network Development Business Analyst role you’ll work with all commercial and operational departments within Kia UK, together with our Dealer partners, European HQ and key suppliers. • Studying a relevant degree (e.g. a Business related subject)., • Able to work effectively within a team and independently., • Passionate and hard-working, open to developing knowledge and skills., • Proactive, taking the initiative to develop fresh approaches and new solutions., • A positive, can-do attitude, • Collaborative, • A high level of attention to detail, • Effective written and verbal communication skills, • Good organisation skills, • 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Hybrid working (2 days a week remote working), • Employee car scheme, • Onsite chef (free lunch every day), • Private medical care & annual health check, • Private dental care, • Income protection, critical illness protection & life assurance, • Pension with significant employer contribution, • Social events (Spring Ball, Christmas events, social activities) and weekly sports clubs, • Opportunity to get involved with our charity partners The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can. • CV review, • Video Interview, • Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to . We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications. At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• £13.26 – 16.26 per hour OTE (including service charge - our data says you can earn between £1.5 to £3 per hour on top of your pay), • Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift, • Free Sourdough bread to cook at home, • A pension scheme to set you up for the future, • 24/7 virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters., • Cashback, online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everyday savings., • Gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks., • Annual social events, incentives and competitions, • 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants, • Up to £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply), • Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK At Franco Manca, we don’t just make pizza – we make moments. From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. But the secret ingredient? Our people. We’re passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand. If you’re ready to take your pizza-making skills to the next level and lead by example, we’d love to welcome you to the Franco family. • As a Senior Pizza Chef, you’ll be a leader in the kitchen, helping to craft every pizza with care while supporting your team to deliver the best service possible., • You’ll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection., • Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene., • Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise., • Be hands‑on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens., • Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently., • Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service., • We’re looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level., • You’ll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment., • Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood‑fired oven., • Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team., • Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure., • Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time., • Have a positive attitude, a team‑first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career. Franco Manca is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We welcome applications from everyone and recruit based on skills, experience, and potential. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Welcome to Kia UK! Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments, contributing to it being the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2025. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider. People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024, 2025 and 2026 by Great Place To Work®, and also ranked in the 2025 & 2026 Best Workplaces™ for Women, Development, Wellbeing, and Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much more! The Network Development Business Analyst provides support to the Network Development team and facilitates the smooth operation of the department, contributing to the long-term growth of the business. • Actively engaging in ongoing projects and supporting them with innovative ideas for enhanced outcomes., • Joining in and contributing to cross functional project teams., • Completing project documentation and reports., • Collecting, managing, and presenting key data for improvement activities., • Identifying and suggesting opportunities for business improvement., • Encouraged to work with other departments to achieve your objectives and develop your learning and skill set. The Network Development team is a key link between Kia UK and its network of 190 franchised Dealers. Our Dealer network act as the primary link between Kia and its customers. The main activities of the team include managing improvements to the network, encouraging investment, as well as monitoring and reviewing Dealer operational performance, profitability and Customer Experience to achieve wider business objectives. With Customer Quality at the heart of Kia’s mission: to create space for people to get inspired and time to bring their ideas to life. Consumers no longer just want a great product; they expect a great experience and as a Network Development Business Analyst you will be contributing to all of these functions to ensure our Dealer Partners are delivering an exceptional customer experience. In the Network Development Business Analyst role you’ll work with all commercial and operational departments within Kia UK, together with our Dealer partners, European HQ and key suppliers. The ideal candidate will be: • Studying a relevant degree (e.g. a Business related subject)., • Able to work effectively within a team and independently., • Passionate and hard-working, open to developing knowledge and skills., • Proactive, taking the initiative to develop fresh approaches and new solutions. The ideal candidate will have: • A positive, can-do attitude, • Collaborative, • A high level of attention to detail, • Effective written and verbal communication skills, • Good organisation skills We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you! • 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Hybrid working (2 days a week remote working), • Employee car scheme, • Onsite chef (free lunch every day), • Private medical care & annual health check, • Private dental care, • Income protection, critical illness protection & life assurance, • Pension with significant employer contribution, • Social events (Spring Ball, Christmas events, social activities) and weekly sports clubs, • Opportunity to get involved with our charity partners The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can. • Step 1: CV review, • Step 2: Video Interview, • Step 3: Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to . We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications. At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Welcome to Kia UK! Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments, contributing to it being the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2025. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider. People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024, 2025 and 2026 by Great Place To Work®, and also ranked in the 2025 & 2026 Best Workplaces™ for Women, Development, Wellbeing, and Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much more! • Managing and leading research projects as well as competitor studies to ensure we’re staying ahead of the market, • Producing and distributing weekly and monthly activity and performance reports on our departments – you’ll also have autonomy to develop and enhance reporting to provide greater clarity, insight, and forecasting, • Carrying out in-depth monthly analysis of warranty claims, monitoring dealer activity and performance, analysing claims data and identifying trends and focus areas, • Providing administrative support for the co-ordination and management of warranty audit activity, • Collating and producing accurate monthly invoicing files for relevant service programmes, • Assisting the Quality team with the collation and provision of new model service data, • Carry out research and competitor studies for service programmes and warranty offerings, • Providing general support and assistance to the Service & Quality and field teams We don’t want to discourage anybody from applying for this role by making a long list of requirements but to summarise; we want someone who is genuinely passionate about understanding Analytics so ideally studying a relevant course in business, commerce, or statistics. This role will encourage you to act quickly, test your flexibility, and motivate you to constantly adapt to new things. You can get a huge amount of experience, knowledge and skill development out of a year with us so we’d really love to welcome someone with big dreams that we can support! We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you! • 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Hybrid working (2 days a week remote working), • Employee car scheme, • Onsite chef (free lunch every day), • Private medical care & annual health check, • Private dental care, • Income protection, critical illness protection & life assurance, • Pension with significant employer contribution, • Social events (Christmas Ball, Staff Summer Event and other socials) and weekly sports clubs, • Opportunity to get involved with our charity partners The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can. Step 1: CV review Step 2: Video Interview Step 3: Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to . We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications. At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head Chef - Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Milton Keynes Full-Time Permanent Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits We're looking for a Head Chef who wants to make their mark. You'll bring: Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step. We're lookin

Job Description Head Chef | North East Hampshire | £42,000 to £46,000 + tronc (circa £4,000) /n What's in it for the successful Head Chef? /n /n - Salary £42,000 to £46,000 per annum /n - Tronc, circa £4,000 per annum /n - Excellent staff food /n - Group discounts across the group's pubs

Chef / Pizza Chef - Kingston upon Thames. We'll help you grow to Assistant Head Chef, then even to Head Chef. You'll know us for good times, bubbly pizza, and fresh pasta.

Head Chef responsible for kitchen operations, food quality, team leadership, and guest experience in a Japanese restaurant chain.

Head ChefCatering and Hospitality - Hampton Care HomeContract: Full TimeSalary: £40,000 Per AnnumShift Type: DaysContracted hours: 40Hampton Care Home is a spacious, purpose-built home in the London suburb of Hampton, providing high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up t

Seeking a Head Chef for Brentford FC's GTech Community Stadium, a full-time permanent role offering a competitive salary and benefits to lead the culinary team.

Seeking a Sous Chef for a VIP Airline Lounge at London Heathrow Airport to assist the Head Chef, manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and train staff. Requires previous Sous Chef experience in a similar environment, ability to manage high covers, and work varied shifts.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join Signature Senior Lifestyle in a roving capacity, providing leadership and support across our portfolio of luxury care homes.

Experienced Head Chef needed for a roving leadership role across luxury care homes, offering support and guidance to teams.

Seeking a Sous Chef for a VIP Airline Lounge at London Heathrow Airport to assist the Head Chef, plan menus, manage kitchen operations, and ensure food quality for international travelers.

Seeking a passionate Sous Chef for a country pub in North Yorkshire to support the Head Chef in a busy, fresh food kitchen environment.

Head Chef needed to lead a catering team, producing food using fresh ingredients.

Seeking a Sous Chef for The Leather Bottle to assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen, driving food culture, and engaging the team and customers with new dishes.

Seeking a Chef de Partie for Brunning and Price pubs to support Sous and Head Chefs.

Executive Head Chef needed for a prestigious independent boarding school.

We're looking for a Head Chef who can lead their kitchen team using their positive energy, passion and humility. There's an art to cooking burgers and chips the Honest way and our Head Chefs take responsibility to control a kitchen that runs perfectly whether they are on shift or not. Head Chefs hav

Houston & Hawkes is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead one of our prestigious workplace hospitality sites. Previous experience as a Head Chef within premium contract catering, hotels or restaurants. Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Ab , offering hands-on learning, fres

The Head Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations within the Heritage Halls, delivering world-class food experiences across conferences, exhibitions, banquets, VIP events, and live cooking stations.

You’ll have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef role or be ready to step up from a Sous/ Second Chef position. Whether you’d like to progress your skills further in the Head Chef role or explore wider opportunities across our pub, hotels and pub support centre we have a range of c

Head Chef | Ealing | October 2026 Are you an experienced Head Chef that is looking for a new role that will see you working in a fantastic school in Ealing? This Head Chef opportunity will see you providing nutritious, balance meals following different dietary requirements for both pupils and staff.

Job Description /n The Punch Tavern - Head Chef - City of London - Fresh Food /n This is a former 19th century Gin Palace, this historic site was named in the 1840s in homage to the regular drinkers from nearby Punch magazine.

Job Description Were on the lookout for a Head Chefto become part of our TRIBE community as we continue to make waves in London.

Job Description Maison Gastronomique is recruiting a seriously talented pastry chef to take ownership of the viennoiserie and lamination within a high-quality, ambitious operation. The Role/n /n - Package up to £60,000 /n - Head up all viennoise.

Job Description Head chef /n Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits /n Location: London /n Permanent | Full-time /n Change Hospitality is proud to be partnering with a prestigious, high-end events and hospitality business to recruit an exceptional Head Chef to lead its culinary operation.

Job Description Head Chef – Fresh Food Restaurant 50-55k - Central London A pivotal role to shape the culinary direction of a respected hospitality group. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of an all-day dining, premium casual restaurant central i