Head chef jobs in United Kingdom - Page 5

We are looking for an experienced Head Pizza Chef to join our team in South West London. We are looking for passionate people to join the team: Hey pizza enthusiasts and hospitality aficionados! Get ready to embark on a wild ride with the most thrilling pizza company in the UK! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a fresh-faced enthusiast, we’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. If you’ve got a love for hospitality that’s as cheesy as our pizzas, we want YOU!

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!

At Bella Italia we believe that the best moments in life are those spent with loved ones, sharing food, friendship, laughter and the joy of the Italian table. You too? Then this job has you written all over it! Come and be part of the Bella Italia famiglia as a Chef de Partie. Why Bella? Competitions to win trips away. Team parties and events. 50% Employee Discount. 25% Friends and Family Discount. Referral bonus. Heroes of the month. Access to wages before pay day. Salary Finance- access to savings and loans. Discounted Gym Membership Discounts on Merlin Entertainments. We Care program including: 24/7 virtual GP, second medical opinion, mental health support and counselling, Get Fit Program, healthy diet support. As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for: Organising, co-ordinating and delivering service for one or more sections in our fast, paced kitchens. Able to work well with the brigade to produce dishes in compliance with our specifications. Able to lead by example, to nurture, lead and develop junior team members. Have excellent knife skills. Clean down kitchens to ensure spotless working environments!

As Head of Food & Beverage, you'll lead all F&B operations at Hart Shoreditch – from breakfast service and the lobby bar to events, restaurant, and in-room dining. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, creative vision with commercial discipline. This role requires someone who can bring a sense of style, purpose, and cohesion to every F&B touchpoint across the hotel. You’ll collaborate closely with the GM to drive guest satisfaction, lead commercial planning, and cultivate a strong team culture. The ideal candidate will have a background in lifestyle-led F&B venues, with experience in concept development, service delivery, financial control, and event execution. Leadership & Culture ● Lead the F&B team with confidence, clarity, and a guest-first approach ● Inspire creativity across menus, service style, and programming ● Build an inclusive, supportive & creative culture that reflects the spirit of Hart Shoreditch Operations & Standards ● Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the leadership team. Your creativity will inspire the team to deliver beyond set expectations. ● Have a firm grip on the P&L and take ownership over the costs of the business, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst keeping the quality high and the experience top notch. ● Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and to ensure food quality and consistency is always where it should be ● Oversee day-to-day F&B operations, including restaurant, bar, in-room dining and events. ● Ensure consistent service quality and presentation across all outlets ● Maintain compliance with H&S, licensing, food hygiene, and financial protocols ● Manage systems including POS, stock, reporting, and rotas Commercial & Financial ● Drive revenue through creative F&B strategy, programming, and offer design ● Monitor COS, labour, and operational costs – target profitability across all services ● Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability in partnership with GM

Join the ALTA Team – Waiter Position – £16.00 -17.00 per hour (Depending on experience) ALTA brings the lively spirit of asador (grilled meat) restaurants and San Sebastián’s vibrant Basque bars to the heart of Soho’s iconic . Renowned Head Chef, Rob Roy Cameron, formerly of elBulli (Barcelona) and Rodero (Pamplona, Basque), brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen. As a Waiter at ALTA, you’ll be responsible for: • Delivering exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests, • Perks & Benefits:, • 50% staff dining discount across ALTA, Moi, Domu, • Wellness, mental health, and healthcare perks &, • Delicious meals provided on shift, • Flexible rota with earlier finish times, despite our vibrant central location, • Opportunities for growth and professional development within an expanding restaurant group What we Look for: • A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences, • A natural outgoing hospitality professional who loves to interact with people, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, • Prior experience in a busy, high-end restaurant or similar setting, • Ability to represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism., • Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations, • Approachable, reliable, enthusiastic, and a true supportive team player across all departments including kitchen and bar staff, to ensure smooth operations, • An appreciation of Basque cuisine and culture is a plus, but not essential, • Ambassador of our brand through exceptional food and wine knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm to share this with our guests. Maintain a deep knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation methods. About ALTA: Our menu is a tribute to the bustling streets of San Sebastián—bold flavours, innovative twists, and shared plates designed to bring people together. Think mouthwatering pintxos, succulent grilled meats, and fresh seafood, all paired with an eclectic selection of Basque wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails. ALTA is setting the stage for a new wave of culinary excellence in London’s dynamic food scene. Be part of something extraordinary, Apply now! ALTA is part of the MAD Restaurants Group, where we celebrate the differences within our team, believing they enrich the culture and character of our restaurants. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment—embracing all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations, and ethnicities—where everyone feels welcome, no matter their background.

Sous cheg – Heard. Soho (Flagship Opening) Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards. Heard is the most talked-about name in London’s fast food scene, created with 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey. Our first site in Borough launched in February 2025 to rave reviews — now, we're opening our flagship in Soho, and we're looking for a Head Chef to lead it. This is your chance to take ownership of a brand-new kitchen, build your brigade from scratch, and set the standard for what fast food should be: fast, fresh, and uncompromising on quality. In Your First 12 Months, You'll... Launch the Soho kitchen to spec and on schedule, delivering a fully operational kitchen with prep, service, storage, food safety, and communication systems in place ahead of opening Hire and onboard a full brigade, including all line chefs and prep roles, with clear responsibilities, trial shifts completed, and training plans delivered before launch Train all team members to deliver the Heard food standard, achieving consistent plate execution within four weeks of opening across every service period Run the pass with full control, ensuring all revenue streams (dine-in, delivery, takeaway) hit speed, quality, and presentation targets daily Write and implement kitchen SOPs across service, cleaning, stock, allergen handling, and prep — fully embedded and signed off by week two of trading Deliver food cost margin within target range by month two, using Heard systems to monitor usage, track waste, and adjust ordering in real-time Achieve and maintain a* 5 Health & Safety rating at first inspection through fully documented food safety procedures and ongoing team compliance Collaborate daily with the General Manager to analyse service performance, adjust rota needs, and drive daily prep and recovery standards Review and improve kitchen systems and workflows quarterly, in collaboration with Jordan Bailey, ensuring the operation evolves with service demands

We’re excited to welcome an enthusiastic and dedicated Commis Chef to our team. As a Commis Chef, you will: • Prep ingredients and assist with cooking and plating, • Make fresh sandwiches and vibrant salads with care, • Keep your section clean, organised, and stocked, • Support the Head Chef and kitchen team during service, • Follow cleaning schedules and maintain food safety standards, • Learn the menu to help deliver dishes with pride, • Care for kitchen tools and equipment We’re looking for someone who: • Loves food and wants to grow in a busy kitchen, • Brings energy, focus, and a positive attitude, • Has an eye for detail and presentation, • Works well in a team and communicates clearly, • Understands (or is eager to learn) food safety basics What you get: • Group dining discounts across our venues.taff meals & refreshments to keep you energised., • Staff referral programme, bring your friends on board!, • Early access to earned wages via Wagestream. We'd love to hear from you! ​​​​

We’re on the lookout for a confident, motivated team member to take on the Cup role at our buzzing restaurant in the heart of Surbiton. Who You Are: A proactive team member already trained on the Pizza and Starters section with a Head Chef position to grow into. Curious and excited to learn the Pasta section Energetic, reliable, and great with guests you know how to keep service flowing and vibes high The Role: You'll be the go-to for drinks, coffee, and service prep – the heartbeat of our front line Help keep the team smooth and synced, from espresso shots to starter drops Learn and grow alongside our passionate kitchen and floor teams What You’ll Get: Friendly team, busy shifts, and genuine growth opportunities Staff meals, socials, and a fun, fast-paced environment

WHO YOU ARE: • Someone passionate about cooking with a strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and an excellent eye for detail. - A respectful and thoughtful professional who is punctual and has a strong work ethic, driven by high standards and who consistently shows the best example of conduct. - A team player and leader with good communication skills, who is enthusiastic about teaching and passing on their knowledge, but also open to learning from others. - A competent and energetic cook who is comfortable with all sections of the kitchen, and is a fast learner if there are any areas which need improvement. - Someone creative and organised with good time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. YOU MUST HAVE: • 3+ years’ experience as a sous chef or chef. 2+ years’ experience with Italian cuisine. Good level of oral proficiency in English and/ or Italian language. Familiarity with industry best practices. Any food specific education or certification an advantage. TASKS INCLUDE: • Prepare, cook, and present food in line with the required standards of Sapore Vero. - Supporting the company in developing new menus & weekly specials. - Monitor food production to ensure consistent quality of portion size. - Take ownership of the kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef. - Follow relevant hygiene and health & safety guidelines. - Organise food, supplies, and utensils within the kitchen and in the fridges. - Stock control. - Following FIFO procedure to reduce waste of food stock. - Keep all designated areas in the kitchen clean and tidy before, during, and after the service accordingly with hygiene standards. - Check that appliance and fridges are at the required temperatures and properly closed before leaving. - Regularly clean and monitor kitchen appliances. - Work with the kitchen porter and pizza chefs to ensure the smooth running of service. - Coordinate take away orders with the pizza chef and floor staff to provide drivers with correct food. - Establish effective employee relations and maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and attitude towards all guests, clients, and employees. - Any other duties as assigned related to this position.

Job Description: Cafe General Manager at Pique Salary:35,500k (incl. Service charge) Perks: Class pass membership 40% off Pique cafe offering Who are we? Pique was founded in 2017 as a picnic delivery company and since then has grown into one of London’s most sought after caterers for breakfast & lunch events. The dream was always to open a café and this dream became a reality in January 2024 when we opened our first site on Lavender Hill. The café is popular both in the week and weekends as both a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. It seats up to 40 inside with seating for another 20 outside. The café has gone from strength to strength and is becoming a real part of the Lavender Hill community. We run a fortnightly book club, ran a successful first ‘pub’ quiz night and are looking to grow this side of things. Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food. Our focus on sustainability, quality and style sets us apart from the rest. Essential Experience & Skills • Experienced in managing large teams and busy services, • Passionate about hospitality & customer service, • Strong Barista skills (dialling in, latter art, espresso pulling), • Upbeat and able to lead a team to deliver exceptional service at all times, • Intuitive, quick to think on their feet, and able to keep a level head during busy and challenging times, • Well-presented and a good team player, • An excellent communicator, • Keen eye for detail and sense or urgency Key Responsibilities: Team • Ensure customer service excellence remains the top priority in all café operations, Ensure the FOH team represents the Pique brand by providing top-tier service with energy and enthusiasm., • Serve as the main point of contact for the team, addressing business-related queries or directing staff to the appropriate department or person., • Accurately record all staff sick days and annual leave in line with Head of Operations, • Recruit, train, and motivate staff to deliver enthusiastic and exceptional customer experiences., • Ensure staff rotas align with contracted hours while adapting to fluctuating business levels to maintain reasonable labor costs Operational • Maintain operational consistency, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, check-backs, and ensuring the café remains clean and presentable through in-service checks., • Handle customer complaints, ensuring that any issue is escalated to the management team (GM, Assistant Manager, or Supervisors) this includes replying to reviews (Just GM), • Oversee daily completion of checklists in accordance with health and safety protocols, updating procedures as necessary based on business or service changes., • Keep the Maintenance record and pest control record updated and in use (along with the head chef), • Increase café revenue, reported every 3 months through sales efforts and successful events and general running of the cafe - this is not a streamline increase and should be reported as such with relevant data, • Ensure the Pique brand remains highly visible through consistent, high-quality service, active community involvement, and strong team performance as well as social media representation on any relevant platforms Event Coordination • Manage customer enquiry regarding café events and private bookings and cafe catering pre orders, • Help organize staffing, and handovers for relevant events, • Gather and analyse feedback post-event to improve offerings and ensure customer satisfaction.

OLLIE’S HOUSE CHELSEA FULHAM ROAD and PARSONS GREEN all-day kitchen & lounge; your neighbourhood escape. The kitchen has all sorts on the menu, serving house-made fresh flavours, nourishing ingredients, and well-travelled world favourite dishes with some fun modern Asian influences throughout. OLLIE’S HOUSE is somewhere that welcomes you for brunch, lunch, takeaway, cocktails, dinner & much more. Our teams have vibrant personalities who are closely connected. Casual but attentive in our approach, we spread warm energy to all of the neighbourhood, giving adaptable, consistent & personalised service. We make our guests feel at home in our house. We find calm in chaos, strive to spread happiness & and we are proud to welcome our guests each and every day. What's On Offer? £12.00 Per Hour 15 (Part Time) or 35 (Full Time) Hourly Contract Neighbourhood Location • No need to travel into Central!, • 28 Day Holiday, • 50% Discount When dining with us with your friends/family, • Free Team Food, • On all shifts Monthly Competitions, • Mental Health Trained General Manager & Head Chef Refer A Friend Bonuses, • For all successful referrals Pension Scheme, • A Genuine Enjoyable Environment To Work In We really do care!