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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    9 hours ago
    £29000–£32000 yearly
    Full-time
    Surbiton

    Head Chef / SOUS CHEF— Nigerian Cuisine — Jollof Haven (Surbiton) — Opening Team Location: Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 7AQ Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000 - £35,000 per year (DOE) + Tips + Bonus Start Date: November 2026 — Interviews October 2026 About Jollof Haven:* Surbiton's first authentic Nigerian Restaurant & Bar — opening November 2026. 40-cover restaurant + bar + takeaway/delivery. We are bringing true Lagos flavour, premium presentation, and warm Naija hospitality to Surbiton. We need a Head Chef who can OWN the kitchen. If you are interested and believe you have the experience to be a head chef or The Role: You will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation — from menu execution to team leadership, stock, hygiene and profitability. This is not just cooking — this is building a brand. Key Responsibilities: • Leading daily kitchen operations and managing all kitchen staff, • Preparing, cooking and presenting all Nigerian dishes to highest standard: Jollof Rice (Party & Classic), Fried Rice, Ofada & Ayamase, Suya, Asun, Nkwobi, Isi Ewu, Amala & Ewedu/Gbegiri, Pounded Yam, Egusi, Efo Riro, Ogbono, Oha, Banga, Afang, Pepper Soup (Goat, Fish, Assorted), Moi Moi, etc., • Developing specials, controlling portioning and reducing waste, • Creating prep lists, ordering stock, and liaising with suppliers, • Maintaining 100% Food Hygiene, HACCP, allergen compliance and EHO readiness, • Training, mentoring and rostering Chef Assistants / Commis, • Managing food cost, GP, and working with owner on menu pricing, • Ensuring consistent taste — every plate must taste like home What We Need: • Proven experience as Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in Nigerian / West African restaurant (UK essential), • Expert in cooking almost all major Nigerian dishes — you must be able to cook them blindfolded, • Strong leadership — able to lead, train and discipline kitchen team, • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required), • Level 2 Allergy Awareness, HACCP knowledge, • Right to Work in UK — must be reliable and punctual, • Able to work evenings and weekends Benefits: • £28k-£35k + service charge/tips + performance bonus, • Free staff meals on shift, • 28 days holiday, • Be the founding Head Chef — name on the menu, creative input, • Growth to Executive Chef as we expand Application Questions: 1. How many years as Head Chef / Senior Sous in Nigerian restaurant?, 2. List 10 Nigerian dishes you can cook at high restaurant standard., 3. Do you hold Level 3 Food Hygiene? (Certificate number?), 4. Can you reliably commute to Surbiton KT6?, 5. Are you available for a paid trial shift (cooking 3 dishes)? Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount

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  • Head Baker
    Head Baker
    4 days ago
    £38000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Teddington

    Job Ref: COL1276 Branch: Bushy Park Location: Bushy Park, Teddington Salary/Benefits: up to £40,000 per annum plus Bonus Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 48 Posted date: 01/10/2026 Closing date: 01/11/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our Bushy Park café is a beloved destination for locals and visitors, serving expertly baked goods, handmade pastries, specialty coffee, and quality food made with care. We're looking for a talented and creative Head Baker to take charge of our on-site bakery, producing exceptional breads, pastries, and sweet treats, while also developing exciting seasonal products to be featured across the wider Colicci business. If you have a passion for artisan baking, an eye for detail, and love experimenting with seasonal flavours, we want you on our team! What You'll Be Doing: • Leading the bakery team – ensuring consistency, training junior bakers, and inspiring creativity., • Baking with passion – crafting a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients., • Developing new seasonal products – creating limited-edition bakes to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients across Colicci's locations., • Managing production & stock – overseeing ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation to maintain efficiency and reduce waste., • Ensuring excellence in hygiene & safety – upholding the highest kitchen and food safety standards., • Collaborating with the Head Chefs & General Managers – ensuring our bakery offerings stay exciting, innovative, and commercially successful. What We're Looking For: • A passionate & skilled Baker – with expertise in artisan bread and patisserie., • A creative innovator – excited to experiment with flavours and develop seasonal products that set us apart., • A natural leader – experienced in team management, training, and mentoring junior bakers., • An organised & efficient operator – experienced in ordering, stock take, stock entry, and stock reconciliation., • A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected, • A detail-oriented professional – ensuring precision in every bake., • A fast-paced operator – able to deliver high volumes while maintaining quality. Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary + performance bonus – your success is rewarded., • No late nights - many of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - choose a menu item of your choice., • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business., • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites., • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives., • Proud to be a London Living Wage Employer Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* Ready to Lead Something Special? We'd love to hear from you. Nestled in the historic Bushy Park, The Pheasantry cafe resides amongst stunning woodland. We have looked to reflect the nature and atmosphere of the surrounding parkland within the cafe interior.

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