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We are looking for a full time pizza chef to take our small pizza kitchen in an old victorian pub to the next level. The kitchen usually takes £2.5k per week so not a very the busy site. We are looking for someone passionate and who cares about the qaulity of the product they serve. Our customer base is made up of repeat business from the great reputetion we have made for ourselves. A chef will be expected to continue the 5* service as well as drive the business forward. Regular hours are Wed-Sunday (5 days per week)

Job Role Looking for an even-tempered, customer-focused chef with strong café/ brunch experience, including plant-based dishes; someone capable of leading a small team in a happy and efficient kitchen. A chef who loves cooking, leads by example, is happy to muck in where needed, and shares the owners passion for responsible food provenance, zero waste and making the most of the seasons. The Kitchen is small but well organised and gets very busy at peak times. Excellent cook to order experience and a tidy work ethic are essential. This role would suit a Sous Chef ready to step up and run his/ her own kitchen for the first time. Responsibilities • All food production, stock management and wastage, • Quality assurance and staff training, • Compliance with all statutory regulations and legislation, • Food safety and hygiene, • Kitchen budget and GP focus 40-48 hour week over 5 days. Open 7 days a week, Kitchen opening hours 9-3 weekdays and 9.30-4 weekends. Evening service as and when an event is taking place. Salary: Up to £37,000 depending on experience.

La Mia Mamma is more than just a restaurant – it’s an authentic culinary journey that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of Italy’s regions. Each of our restaurants offers a rotating menu curated and cooked by real Italian mammas flown in from across Italy, bringing regional dishes to life in the heart of London. We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join one of our vibrant and growing teams. If you have a strong background in regional Italian cuisine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy leading a kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you. What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef in high-volume, quality-driven kitchens, • Ability to follow and replicate authentic recipes and specifications, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and consistency, • Right to work in the UK (essential) Key Responsibilities: • Support and lead the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes, • Follow La Mia Mamma’s recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines, • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen in line with hygiene regulations, • Manage daily kitchen operations and assist the Head Chef in team supervision, • Oversee deliveries, stock rotation, and portion control, • Contribute to training and mentoring junior chefs, • Ensure all cleaning schedules and maintenance routines are carried out What We Offer: • £35,000 – £42,000 per year (including service charge), • A supportive, people-focused team with real growth opportunities, • The chance to work in a truly unique Italian concept, • Access to authentic Italian products and menus that change regionally, • A dynamic environment where food, culture, and family come together If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a restaurant that values tradition, quality, and genuine passion for Italian food – apply now!

Key Purpose of the Role: To drive revenue growth for Battersea Chef Limited T/A Varanasi Chefs by developing new business, managing key customer accounts (dine-in, takeaway and delivery), and implementing sales and marketing initiatives that promote the restaurant’s authentic cuisine, online ordering, and special offers. Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Sales Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement a sales and business development plan to increase dine-in reservations, takeaway orders and home delivery sales for Varanasi Chefs., • Set, monitor and report on weekly and monthly sales targets across restaurant, collection, and delivery channels., • Market Research & Business Development: Conduct local market research in Battersea and surrounding areas to identify corporate clients, event organisers, hotels, and local businesses for regular catering, group bookings and private functions., • Analyse customer feedback and market trends to recommend new offers, packages and promotional activities suitable for an authentic Indian cuisine restaurant., • Customer Accounts Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, including corporate clients, party organisers and repeat local customers., • Negotiate and manage contracts, pricing, and payment terms for group bookings, party menus and regular corporate catering., • Ensure timely invoicing and follow-up for B2B accounts to maintain healthy cash flow and minimise aged debtors., • Online Ordering & Promotions: Oversee and grow the performance of the restaurant’s online ordering and delivery channels, including the website ordering system and any third-party platforms, ensuring accurate menus, pricing and availability., • Plan, implement and track promotional campaigns such as collection and delivery discounts on orders over a set value, loyalty initiatives and seasonal offers to increase order frequency and basket size., • Monitor digital metrics (online orders, conversion rates, customer reviews) and propose continuous improvements., • Brand & Marketing Support: Work with management to promote Varanasi Chefs’ brand as a fine, authentic cuisine provider, highlighting quality ingredients, speciality dishes and signature menu items in all sales communications., • Coordinate with any external marketing/IT providers (e.g. website management company) to keep offers, gallery images, and contact information up to date and aligned with sales campaigns., • Support social media and local community engagement (flyers, local partnerships, events) to drive table bookings and online orders., • Reservations & Capacity Management: Work closely with the restaurant manager and head chef to forecast demand for peak periods, special events and seasonal occasions and align staffing and stock levels accordingly., • Promote advance table reservations and pre-order menus for busy nights to maximise covers and ensure smooth service., • Sales Reporting & Analysis: Compile and analyse daily/weekly sales figures by channel (dine-in, collection, delivery, online) and by product category., • Prepare regular sales and market reports for senior management, including performance of promotions, customer trends, and recommendations for menu pricing or product focus., • Quality & Customer Service Support: Liaise with front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure that service quality and customer satisfaction reflect the restaurant’s promise of high-quality food and excellent customer service., • Monitor online reviews and direct customer feedback, identifying service or product issues and working with management to resolve them and prevent recurrence., • Team Support & Training: Provide guidance to front-of-house staff on upselling techniques, promotion details and key selling points of special dishes and offers., • Where required, support the induction of new staff by explaining current promotions, key customer accounts and service standards relevant to sales., • Compliance & Company Standards: Ensure all sales activities, pricing, promotions and representations of Varanasi Chefs are accurate, honest and compliant with UK consumer and advertising standards., • Protect the company’s reputation by maintaining professionalism in all dealings with customers, suppliers and partners.

Il Bistrotto is an Italian bistro in Chelsea, created in collaboration with Velier, one of the most respected names in the spirits world. We are an evening-only venue with a warm, vibrant atmosphere. We serve a menu of Italian tapas-style plates, designed for fast and energetic service. While this is a full Sous Chef role across all sections of the kitchen, the successful candidate will also need to be confident working in our bakery station, where we prepare our house-made Focaccia al Formaggio — one of the highlights of our menu. Responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, • Arrange stocks and support the head chef in creating recipes, • Work efficiently across all stations, including assisting with focaccia production, • Maintain excellent standards of quality, organisation, and food safety Requirements: • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up, • Knowledge of Italian cuisine; confidence with doughs is a plus, • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment What We Offer: • Evening-only shifts (apart from weekend), • A supportive, creative kitchen environment, • Opportunity to grow within a project backed by Velier If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.