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plantain panda ltd
Head Chef
3 days ago
£1400–£2000 monthly
Full-time
London
Wanted a chef and a second chef to manage and be committed to stay long term for a newly set up shop, must be able to work under pressure and ensure customers always be happy with service, communication is key and service must be of exceptional quality Caribbean infused chicken flavours and south Asian infused chef to have knowledge in either Bengali or Caribbean cuisine either is good but as long as willing to adapt and learn is a bonus start immediately once we have mutual terms, willing to work long hours and over time location is Hackney kingsland road.
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Chuku's
Head Chef
25 days ago
£36500–£42500 yearly
Full-time
London
🍽️ Head Chef 📍 Location: Seven Sisters, N15 💷 Pay: £36,500 – £42,500 per annum 📆 Contract: Full-time | 45–48 hours per week 🌟 BENEFITS FOR YOU • 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters, • Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love, • Birthday gift vouchers, • Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests), • Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more, • A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself, • The chance to shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand 🧑🏽‍🍳 YOUR ROLE As Head Chef, your responsibilities will include: • Lead, motivate, and develop your kitchen team, • Run service and lead the pass, • Ensure Food Safety & Health & Safety compliance, • Conduct kitchen audits, • Manage stock control and COGS, including wastage, • Meet KPIs, • Be a Chuku’s ambassador — sharing your passion for food and culture with the team and guests 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL BRING • 4+ years’ chef experience, including 2+ years in leadership, • Proven ability to lead with care and confidence, lifting those around you, • Experience managing suppliers, stocktaking, and flexible with new systems, • Strong understanding of profit & loss and labour management, • Calm communicator under pressure, • Genuine love of food and people No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — bring your passion and hunger to learn, and we’ll teach you the flavours. 🎉 WHO WE ARE Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother and sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing. With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting. Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.
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The Good Egg Neighbourhood Restaurant Stoke Newington
Head Chef
1 month ago
£35000–£40000 yearly
Full-time
London
We want you to be the Head Chef at our much loved original neighbourhood restaurant, The Good Egg in Stoke Newington. You’ll head up a friendly, fun + dedicated kitchen team – personality, energy + exceptional people skills are essential to successfully running our open kitchen bar, where guests love to see how we prepare our dishes. Duties • Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment., • Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency and quality in all dishes served., • Supervise kitchen staff, providing training and guidance to enhance their skills and performance., • Maintain inventory control, ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored., • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the kitchen environment., • Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery., • Handle any customer feedback or complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally. Experience • Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role within a high-volume kitchen environment., • Strong knowledge of food production techniques, culinary trends, and hospitality best practices., • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively., • Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in food preparation and presentation., • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency., • A passion for cooking and helping others develop their culinary skills is essential. If you’re keen to develop your own role as our next Head Chef + become the next person we couldn’t do without, then we’d love to hear from you.
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Made in Puglia
🍕HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – HACKNEY WICK 🍕
5 days ago
£16–£18 hourly
Full-time
London
🍕 HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – HACKNEY WICK 🍕 Join the team at Made in Puglia – where passion meets pizza. We’re on the hunt for a talented Pizza Head Chef to take the lead in our Hackney Wick location. If you're experienced, motivated, and ready to grow with a fast-moving, expanding brand — this is your moment. 🔥 What We Offer: £16–£18 per hour, depending on experience 45 hours/week contract 28 days paid holiday per year Monthly performance bonuses Referral bonuses – get rewarded when you bring great people in A clear growth path with real opportunities for advancement as we continue expanding 👨‍🍳 What We’re Looking For: • A skilled Pizza Chef with strong experiencewith neapolitan style pizza and a deep passion for Italian food, • A true kitchen leader – able to train, motivate, and manage a team, • Someone who keeps the kitchen clean, organised, and running like clockwork, • Confident in making weekly rotas and managing food orders, • A proactive mindset and someone ready to grow with us long-term 🧑‍🍳 About Us: We’re Made in Puglia, a growing pizza brand that started in 2021 out of a food truck. From those humble beginnings, we’ve opened kitchens in Hackney, Vauxhall, and Tooting – and we’re still growing. We believe in rewarding hard work and giving real opportunities to our team. 📍 Location: Hackney Wick 📅 Start Date: beginning of september 💼 Employment Type: Full-time
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Nags Head Woodgreen
Chef de Partie
5 days ago
£12.21–£13.5 hourly
Full-time
London
Experienced Chefs required for a traditional pub based in Wood Green for an independent Operator. Training will be given , must have experience in traditional pub food.40 plus hours are on offer for the right candidate.
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You Call The Shots
Chef de Partie
8 days ago
£35000 yearly
Full-time
London
The Prince Arthur E8 is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our team. Based in Hackney, London E8, the Prince Arthur is a 74-cover neighbourhood pub, working closely with the seasons to offer a European, nose-to-tail influenced menu. We’re proud to be recognised as one of Great Place to Work™ Best workplace in the UK for small business, and UK’s Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure™. We care about our people and create an environment where you can thrive, feel valued, and develop your craft. As a Chef de Partie, you’ll be responsible for running a section and contributing to the day-to-day smooth running of the kitchen. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to maintain consistency, uphold high standards, and keep pushing to improve. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is passionate about proper cooking, keen to learn, and confident taking ownership of their section.We work with some of the UK’s best suppliers, including Shrub Provisions, Fin & Flounder, Farmer Tom Jones, Belazu, Cibo, La Sovrana to name a few. The venue is open Monday through Sunday with the kitchen operating: Dinner only Monday–Tuesday: 6–10pm Wednesday–Saturday Lunch & Dinner: 12–2:30pm (Saturday until 3:30pm), Dinner from 5:30–10pm Sunday: 12–7pm What We’re Looking For: Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Commis ready to step up Good understanding of European, Spanish, Italian and modern bistro-style cooking A calm, clean and organised approach to prep and service Pride in producing high-quality food from scratch A genuine interest in working with seasonal ingredients and learning traditional techniques What We Can Offer You: At The Prince Arthur E8, we believe in nurturing and supporting our team members to reach their fullest potential. Joining our team comes with a range of benefits and opportunities, including: -⁠ ⁠£35,000 per year, plus on average £8,000 per annum in service charge -⁠ ⁠Opportunity to earn £2,500 bonus per year for outstanding performance -⁠ ⁠Discount across the organisation: Enjoy discounts on food, drinks, and more across our network of establishments. -⁠ ⁠Input into the development of the pub and the business: Your ideas and input matter to us. Contribute to the growth and success of our pub and the wider business through regular feedback, involvement in decision-making processes, and opportunities for networking and development trips. -⁠ ⁠A commitment to development and career progression: We are dedicated to helping our team members grow and advance in their careers, offering ongoing training, mentorship, and £500 a year towards professional development. -⁠ ⁠33 Days Annual Leave: Take advantage of generous annual leave entitlement to rest, relax, and recharge. -⁠ ⁠Annual Awards for length of service: Celebrate your commitment and loyalty with annual awards for length of service. -⁠ ⁠Access to Employee Benefits: Enjoy a range of perks and discounts on gym memberships, food, electronics, holidays, and more through various employee benefit platforms.
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Nags Head Woodgreen
Chef de Partie
6 days ago
£12.21–£13.5 hourly
Full-time
London
Experienced Chefs required for a traditional pub based in Wood Green for an independent Operator. Training will be given , must have experience in traditional pub food.40 plus hours are on offer for the right candidate.
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Pizza Chef
9 days ago
Part-time
London
Are you passionate about pizzas? Do you have what it takes to join a dynamic team in our pizza and cocktail bar? We are seeking an experienced and team-oriented individual to join us as a Pizza Chef. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook gourmet pizzas, ensuring high quality and consistency Assist in organizing and maintaining the kitchen, including inventory management and food stock rotation Collaborate with the Head Chef and other team members to create new pizza recipes and develop innovative ideas Monitor food levels and ensure efficient use of ingredients to minimize waste Adhere to all health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized work environment Contribute to a positive and energetic atmosphere, working collaboratively with the team to provide exceptional service to our customers Requirements: Proven experience as a Pizza Chef, with a strong knowledge of dough stretching, pizza topping, and oven management Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, maintaining consistency and quality during busy periods Knowledge of different types of pizzas and various cooking techniques is essential Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail Positive and energetic attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends If you possess the desired skills and qualifications and are excited about joining our new venture, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for growth and development. We look forward to welcoming a talented and enthusiastic Pizza Chef to our team in Hackney Wick!
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Alba trattoria
Sous Chef
16 days ago
£14–£17.5 hourly
Full-time
London
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our team in a traditional Italian restaurant. Responsibilities: Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations Supervise and train kitchen staff Ensure dishes meet our high-quality standards and authentic Italian flavors Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health & safety regulations Contribute to menu planning and seasonal specials Requirements: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in Italian cuisine Strong leadership and organizational skills Knowledge of traditional Italian cooking techniques and ingredients Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays If you have a passion for Italian food and the skills to match, we’d love to hear from you.
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Uncle Johns Bakery
Bakery Manager - Join Our Passionate Team at Uncle John's Bakery
26 days ago
£15 hourly
Full-time
Tottenham Green, London
Job Description: Uncle John's Bakery, a renowned family-owned bakery with a 30-year legacy of delivering exceptional Ghanaian pastries, bread, and cakes, is seeking an experienced Bakery Manager to lead our team in providing delectable treats that tell a story of culture and tradition. If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for baking and fostering an engaging work environment, we invite you to be a part of our journey. Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day bakery operations, ensuring high-quality production and customer satisfaction. Lead and mentor a team of bakers, pastry chefs, and front-of-house staff. Develop and execute creative menus while maintaining authenticity and cultural heritage. Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage cost control to maximize profitability. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized bakery. Collaborate with the marketing team to promote our unique offerings and engage the community. Continuously seek ways to enhance customer experiences and innovate bakery products. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Bakery Manager or similar role in a fast-paced bakery environment. Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and traditional Ghanaian recipes. Leadership skills to motivate and guide the team, fostering a positive work atmosphere. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage diverse responsibilities. Passion for upholding culinary authenticity and delivering exceptional customer service. Understanding of cost management, inventory control, and financial principles. Effective communication skills to collaborate with staff and engage customers. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and accommodate bakery hours. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Opportunity to contribute to a thriving bakery with a rich cultural legacy. Engaging work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering authentic flavors. Career growth potential in a reputable bakery. How to Apply: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity to manage a bakery that blends tradition and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the ideal fit for Uncle John's Bakery.
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Walthamstow
Sous Chef
1 month ago
£36000–£40000 yearly
Full-time
London
We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Sous Chef to join our team as we elevate our bistro-style offering and prepare to launch brunch and lunch menus in the coming weeks. The Role: As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef, supporting daily operations and confidently leading the kitchen in their absence. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone with a background in French or bistro-style cuisine, a calm presence, and the ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced, positive environment. You’ll need to: Have experience in bistro or French culinary kitchens Be willing to work evenings, weekends, and soon lunchtimes & brunch Be flexible and adaptable to changing menus and shifts Take initiative and show leadership on and off the pass Be confident with ordering, kitchen prep, and service coordination Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, consistency, and quality Bring a team-first attitude and thrive in a great work culture What We Offer: A supportive team with genuine passion for food & service Opportunity to grow with an evolving, quality-driven menu A collaborative kitchen where ideas are heard and respected Stable hours and a well-structured kitchen environment Thank You!!
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Marcus Kitchen & Bar
Sous Chef
1 month ago
£13–£15 hourly
Full-time
Enfield
We are seeking a passionate Italian Sous-Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team and help us deliver an exceptional dining experience. Responsabilities Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health regulations. Step in as acting Head Chef when needed. Fluency in Italian is a plus.
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Carbobar
Sous Chef
2 months ago
£14–£16 hourly
Full-time
London
We are looking for an experienced and talented Sous Chef to join our vibrant team at Carbobar. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in culinary arts, a passion for quality ingredients, and a commitment to outstanding hospitality. As Sous Chef, you will be a key partner to our Head Chef, contributing to the seamless management of kitchen operations. Your role will involve overseeing high standards in food preparation, ensuring an efficient, safe, and high-performing kitchen environment, and inspiring the team with your culinary expertise. We only use fresh and seasonal ingredients. We do not use frozen products. Key Qualifications: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role within high-quality bar or restaurant settings. Proven expertise in Italian cuisine or similar Mediterranean styles, with a focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Note: We do not use frozen products; only fresh, locally sourced ingredients are served. Strong leadership skills, capable of managing and motivating kitchen staff, especially during high-volume service. Culinary certifications or professional training preferred. Key Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in developing menu items, supervising food prep, and ensuring consistent quality in every dish. Oversee daily kitchen operations, including inventory management, food cost control, and health and safety compliance. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen workspace, in line with our high standards. Why Join Us? Carbobar is more than just a bar—it's a place for community and culinary excellence. We offer a supportive and creative environment where you can grow as a professional while making a significant impact on our customers’ dining experience.
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Fable Stores
Chef
2 months ago
Full-time
Loughton
We are looking for a skilled and motivated chef to lead our kitchen, consistently delivering high-quality meals while leading a kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of diverse cuisines, the ability to manage kitchen operations, and creative flair for developing flavourful, well balanced menu.
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nour walthamstow
Chef
2 months ago
£30000 yearly
Full-time
London
We are seeking focused and enthusiastic Chef to support our head chef and join the dynamic back of house team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by providing outstanding customer service, assisting with food preparation, being attentive, vigilant and a team member- willing to collaborate under pressure, and multi-task the various positions in the kitchen. We are seeking an individual who is accustom to working and navigating a a fast-paced environment and whilst also retaining a true passion for hospitality. • Responsibilities Assist with food preparation and presentation in accordance with food safety standards. Multi-roling various kitchen orders from Head chef. Provide information about menu items. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen/ BOH area, including surfaces, appliances and utensils. Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and address any guest inquiries or concerns, including food safety and hygiene information. Uphold high standards of food safety and hygiene practices throughout the establishment. Manage time effectively to ensure all tasks are completed promptly during busy periods. • Skills Previous experience working in a kitchen as a chef or alongside a senior chef is ESSENTIAL Strong understanding of food safety regulations and practices. Excellent attitude friendly and approachable demeanour to uphold collaboration and sustain morale. Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting. A keen interest in culinary arts is encouraged, alongside a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
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