54 Best head chef Jobs in Upminster (June 2025)

Osteria Due Amici

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Roots & Wholeslice are looking for a passionate chef who has sous chef or ideally head chef experience and has great leadership qualities. We have been going since 2015 and have grown a wonderful following of people who love our food, we pride ourselves on making all our food in house whether it be sauces, dressings, marinates to pastries, french toast and pancakes. We are looking for someone to come on aboard and help take us to the next level again with even more creative dishes focusing on making every in house. We are looking to launch a Roots by night menu to run alongside our ever growing pizza arm of the business and need help building that menu of which we have a few fan favourites. We need a leader who can come on board to help improve and train our current passionate team, someone who has experience in busy environments and someone looking for a new challenge and keen to put their own stamp on things. If you feel this role is for you please apply below. Passionate for food since 2015, brunch by day, pizza by night.

Now Hiring: Senior Sous Chef (2 Positions Available) Location: ODA UPMINSTER Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) | Paid Fortnightly Hours: 50 hours per week Are you a seasoned culinary professional ready to step into a senior leadership role? We are currently seeking two experienced Senior Sous Chefs to join our dynamic kitchen team at ODA upminster, a modern and ambitious restaurant known for high standards, seasonal menus, and a passion for quality. **What We're Looking For:** - Minimum 8 years’ experience in a professional kitchen - Proven track record in high-end or high-volume dining - Strong leadership, organisation, and training skills - In-depth understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control - Passion for food innovation and maintaining consistency in service **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary (£40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience) - Paid fortnightly - Full-time permanent contract - Supportive and forward-thinking kitchen culture - Opportunity to influence menu development and team growth **Responsibilities:** - Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations - Lead and train junior chefs - Maintain high standards of hygiene and quality control - Help manage stock levels, orders, and kitchen efficiency - Assist in menu planning and new dish creating

Hello, we are Wholeslice, Upminster's answer to premium cocktails, unique fun-filled events and most of all, authentic Italian Neapolitan pizza! We live and breathe great pizza. All of our pizzas are created with passion, love and the best quality ingredients available. We are now looking for an additional experienced Pizza Chef to join our fantastic team. You will need to be enthusiastic about pizza, hard working and a team player. You must have strong experience as a pizza chef and be capable of running your section smoothly in an open plan kitchen. As our Pizza Chef, you will primarily be responsible for: Working alongside our Head pizza chef in making our unique contemporary dough; Preparing and plating all dishes to a consistent, high-standard; Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in our, newly refurbished, state of the art kitchen; Keeping on top of current food trends, utilising your knowledge to assist management in developing new menu items; Although our business is going from strength to strength, we’re essentially a start-up business. Therefore it’s important that you’re an ambitious, hard-working individual who’s willing to get stuck in and get their hands dirty. Job Type: Full-time

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JADESTAR RESTAURANT LTD T/A TASTE OF AVELEY

Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the curry section of the menu, ensuring that curry dishes are prepared to the highest standards. Prepare a variety of classic Indian curry dishes. Maintain consistency and presentation of dishes, ensuring every meal meets our standards. Experiment with flavours, spices, and techniques to create exciting curry recipes while adhering to traditional methods. Ensure kitchen cleanliness and adhere to all health and safety regulations. Work closely with the head chef to manage inventory and ensure the availability of fresh ingredients. Ensure the timely preparation and serving of dishes during peak times.

Bow Bells Café, a busy and friendly family-run café in Romford Shopping Hall, is looking for a reliable, fast-working Kitchen Service Staff member to join our team. In this role, you’ll take the lead in the kitchen on your working days — preparing and serving hot food quickly and efficiently, managing food prep, and keeping the kitchen clean and organised. You’ll also work closely with the front-of-house team to make sure all food items go out together and on time. You don’t need to be a qualified chef, but you must have a good understanding of food and be confident handling a busy kitchen environment. What you’ll be doing: - Cooking and plating hot breakfast and lunch items to order - Leading on food prep (e.g. peeling, chopping, making soups and basic dishes) - Writing stock and prep lists and managing supplies - Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and hygienic - Communicating with front-of-house staff to coordinate food going out together - Supporting with general cleaning and washing up We’re looking for someone who: - Has experience working in a busy kitchen (preferred) - Has a good understanding of food and kitchen routines - Works quickly and stays calm under pressure - Has a high standard of personal hygiene and is clean and presentable - Is reliable, punctual, and self-motivated - Communicates clearly and works well with others - Understands and follows basic food hygiene and safety practices Why work with us? Bow Bells Café is a small, family-run business with a loyal customer base and a strong team atmosphere. You’ll be a key part of what makes our café run smoothly — helping us serve good food, fast, and with care.

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