Hot kitchen chef jobs in London

COMMIS CHEF - FULL TIME - £11.95 PER HOUR The Cheese Bar are looking for a capable Commis Chef to join the Back of House team at Pick & Cheese, in Seven Dials Market (Covent Garden). We’re dedicated to celebrating the best in British Cheese, working with suppliers from all around the country to create our signature grilled cheese sandwiches and other classic cheese-focused dishes – all seasonal, and made with the best quality produce. Pick & Cheese is the world’s first cheese conveyor belt. 24 different British cheeses, individually paired with a unique condiment and small producer wines. You will work under the General Manager and Kitchen Manager to ensure the belt is kept stocked with all dishes at all times and plated to company standards, as well as cooking hot dishes to order during service. Full training on cheeses is provided, including industry recognised qualifications through the Academy of Cheese, as well as a range of benefits. Professional development opportunities are available within the company for those who show initiative. If this sounds like you, please get in touch. Key Responsibilities: - Overseeing your section, preparing and serving our menu to a high standard, as per Company specifications. - Continuously improve product knowledge and understanding of Company ethos. - Maintaining the highest food hygiene and Health & Safety standards within the business. - Maintain the highest professional standards throughout the restaurant. - Promote a positive perception of the Company at all times, both internally and externally. Benefits: - 28 days holiday per year - Monthly British cheese box - Quarterly Bonus - Producer visits - Free staff meals & trader discounts - 50% off meals on your days off - Full training & tastings, including Academy of Cheese qualifications - Staff socials Requirements: - Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen - An awareness of British Cheese, with an interest to learn and develop a deeper understanding of it - An understanding of seasonality and British produce - Excellent work ethic, organisation and communication skills - Friendly, approachable and humble

Job Title: Japanese and Scandinavian Hot Food Chef Company name: Loh Japandi Kitchen Address: 228 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, London EC2M 4QD. Are you a passionate and skilled chef with expertise in Japanese and Scandinavian cuisine? We are seeking a talented sushi Chef to join our team and create culinary masterpieces that will delight our customers. If you have a deep understanding of both Japanese and Scandinavian culinary traditions, excellent cooking skills, and a creative flair, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Japanese and Scandinavian Hot Food Chef Company name: Loh Japandi Kitchen Address: 228 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, London EC2M 4QD. Are you a passionate and skilled chef with expertise in Japanese and Scandinavian cuisine? We are seeking a talented sushi Chef to join our team and create culinary masterpieces that will delight our customers. If you have a deep understanding of both Japanese and Scandinavian culinary traditions, excellent cooking skills, and a creative flair, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Japanese and Scandinavian Hot Food Chef Company name: Loh Japandi Kitchen Address: 228 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, London EC2M 4QD. Are you a passionate and skilled chef with expertise in Japanese and Scandinavian cuisine? We are seeking a talented sushi Chef to join our team and create culinary masterpieces that will delight our customers. If you have a deep understanding of both Japanese and Scandinavian culinary traditions, excellent cooking skills, and a creative flair, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a skilled FT brunch chef (42-45h/week) to join our team in our South Kensington site, £14-15 per hour. Urban Baristas is an Australian coffee company with multiple sites across London, passionate about specialty coffee and the Aussie brunch culture. We offer a variety of quality hot food and cakes in a comfortable, trendy, design-led environment, with friendly customer service. We serve Aussie-style brunch every day from 8-3pm and loads grab-and-go options prepared in-house. Our staff have excellent product knowledge, attention to detail, efficiency, and cleanliness, and most importantly, are friendly, engaging, and fun to be around. CANDIDATE SHOULD: - be flexible and available to work weekends, - be able to start early (6.30am), - have min 1 year of experience in a busy kitchen and an insight into the world of hospitality, - be able to manage and control stock to reduce wastage, - be clean, tidy and ensure the continuation of a compliant, healthy, and safe working environment, - uphold the values and standards of Urban Baristas, - be flexible and sometimes help FOH. WHAT WE OFFER: - Career growth - free meal and coffee on shift, - sociable and flexible working hours (no evenings), - pension contribution, - the best staff parties! If you’re hardworking, creative, and attentive with a love for food & coffee, this might just be the job role you’ve been waiting for!

Join the Culinary Excellence at UKAI Portobello - Hot Food Chef Position Available! Are you passionate about creating modern Japanese cuisine that captivates the senses? Look no further – UKAI Portobello is calling for a talented Hot Food Chef to join our team! About Us: At UKAI Portobello, we are renowned for our exquisite modern Japanese cuisine, featuring signature dishes such as hamachi tiradito, black cod miso, pork belly buns, and a delightful vegetarian selection. Our menu is complemented by handcrafted cocktails and an extensive collection of Japanese whiskies. The icing on the cake? The breathtaking ambience of Portobello Road from our bar counter, enhancing the overall dining experience. Position Available: Hot Food Chef Responsibilities: Prepare and execute hot food dishes with precision and creativity. Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and taste. Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow. Contribute to menu development and innovation. Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards. Requirements: Proven experience as a Hot Food Chef, with a focus on Japanese cuisine preferred. Level 2 health and safety certification (can be provided) Creativity and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Ability to work in a high-paced environment. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Able to work in shifts; including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays Holds a valid UK right to work Perks: 28 days holiday Meal on duty £200 bonus after passing 3 months probation A dynamic and vibrant working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Staff discounts on our delectable menu and beverages. How to Apply: If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to elevate our culinary offerings, we want to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences at UKAI Portobello – where culinary excellence meets breathtaking atmosphere!

Join JACUZZI KITCHEN TEAM as CHEF DE PARTIE in the Pasta Section! We are looking for a superstar Chef De Partie, big fan of the Italian Cuisine ready for a big challenge: The Best Customer Experience Ever! OUR OFFER: 💰Highly competitive salary of £17.69/hour + hourly tips ❤️‍🔥 Full-time role 🔒Permanent contract 😎 2 consecutive days off per week 🏝️ 28 days paid holiday 🍝 Meal on shift 🏆 Employee of the Month award 📈 Regular performance reviews and wage evaluations 🌸 Mental Health and Wellbeing support - free access to Open Up 🤑 Employee discount on food and drink at our restaurants 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Referral scheme: "porta un amico" bonus scheme - £ 500 when you refer a friend 🏋️ Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities 🌍 Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues 💥 And much mooore! YOUR MISSION: 👉 You will be part of a BIG kitchen team! 👉You will prepare with all the team our delicious meal! 👉 You will be in charge of the entire hot section YOUR SKILLS: 🍕Big BIG Smile! 🍕Great energy, proactive attitude, and team spirit 🍕Boundless passion for pasta, pizza, tiramisu e tutti i buoni prodotti! 🍕Previous experience as a Chef De Partie in Italian cuisine/similar role is required 🍕English intermediate MORE ABOUT US: Big Mamma is a group of Italian restaurants founded in 2015 in Paris. With more than 10,000 customers per day, unique and iconic locations and authentic 100% homemade cuisine, the group currently includes more than 20 restaurants between France, UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. Apply today and we will call you!

FORZA UNISCITI, we are a very big TEAM! 🚀 The KITCHEN TEAM is looking for a CHEF DE PARTIE for the Cold Section ready for a big challenge! We are looking for fans of traditional Italian cuisine, with a desire to realise their professional project and be part of a large brigade. OUR OFFER: 💰Highly competitive salary of up to £ 17.69 p/hour + hourly tips ❤️‍🔥Full time role 🔒Permanent contract 😎 2 consecutive days off per week 🏝️ 28 days paid holiday 🍝 Meal on shift 🏆 Employee of the month award 📈 Regular performance reviews and wage evaluations 🤑 Employee discount on food and drink at our restaurants 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Referral scheme: "porta un amico" bonus scheme - £ 500 when you refer a friend 🏋️ Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities 🌍 Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues 💥 And much mooore! YOUR MISSION: 👉 You will be part of a BIG kitchen team! 👉You will prepare with all the team our delicious meal in the Cold Section! 👉 You will be in charge of the entire section (Hot or Cold section) YOUR SKILLS: 🍕Big BIG Smile! 🍕Great energy, proactive attitude, and team spirit 🍕Boundless passion for pasta, pizza, tiramisu e tutti i buoni prodotti! 🍕Previous experience as a Chef De Partie in Italian cuisine/similar role is required 🍕English intermediate MORE ABOUT US: Big Mamma is a group of Italian restaurants founded in 2015 in Paris. With more than 10,000 customers per day, unique and iconic locations and authentic 100% homemade cuisine, the group currently includes more than 20 restaurants between France, UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. Apply today and we will call you!

Seeking expert griddle/grill chef to manage a small team. To plan ,organise and direct the kitchen team to deliver exceptional fresh food to specification, ensuring that we never compromise on taste and quality. To be responsible for all aspects of food safety, health and safety and COSHH. To manage rotas and scheduling accordingly to the business needs, To coach ,train and develop the team.

Full job description South-East London sandwich vendors MONDO SANDO are looking for a senior chef to join & lead their young, hot and expanding business - leading the team at their flagship residency at the Grove House Tavern SE5. Mondo Sando is a grassroots food business borne of a lockdown side hustle - we’ve grown from a 1 man operation to the now 3 year residency we have our home in, with a team of 8. Current head chefs / owners Viggo & Jack are stepping into directorial roles as we open another site. We’re looking for someone to lead & develop the existing team at this busy kitchen; a confident, hands-on, hard worker that can lead from the front and maintain passion for the food being served. This role would suit an experienced & hungry chef (with min. 1 year at least at Sous Chef level) who wants to take the next step in leading a team, while also being happy working closely with & taking instruction from the directors Our offer to candidates: Salary from £32K - £37K depending on experience Work with directors to write menus, devise weekly specials, and plan events like supper clubs, collaborative popups, and food culture events such as Meatopia. Access to local suppliers and farms for produce + trips to produce markets 28 days holiday per year Average working hours of 45hrs per week with dedicated admin time 50% food discount at our sites Favourable hours - earliest 9am starts, latest 10pm finishes 1 weekend day off, each week Profit share bonus structure after 1 year Responsibilities: - Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating - Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards - Supervise and train kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and procedures - Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed - Collaborate with the directors to develop menus and create new dishes - Maintain a clean, organized & safe kitchen environment - Implement cost control measures to optimize kitchen efficiency Experience: - minimum 1 year kitchen experience at Sous Chef level - Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices - ideally level 3 Food Hygiene qualified - Proven ability to lead and motivate a team - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Experience: Senior Chef: 1 year (required)

CHEF DE PARTIE - PLAZA KHAO GAENG Salary - up to £15 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - 1 year experience in quality kitchen Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Khao gaeng broadly means ‘curry over rice’. Plaza Khao Gaeng, Arcade Food Hall’s flagship Southern Thai restaurant, is a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It’s a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside. Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded façade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below. It is in this spirit Plaza Khao Gaeng fills the mezzanine at Arcade Food Hall. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group.

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF - PLAZA KHAO GAENG Salary - Up to £39000 per year Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role within a large quality restaurant Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Khao gaeng broadly means ‘curry over rice’. Plaza Khao Gaeng, Arcade Food Hall’s flagship Southern Thai restaurant, is a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It’s a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside. Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded façade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below. It is in this spirit Plaza Khao Gaeng fills the mezzanine at Arcade Food Hall. Located just off Tottenham Court Road, in London’s Centre Point, Arcade Food Hall showcases our core philosophy of creating multiple unique brands, and championing emerging food and drink talent, all under one roof. The Position As Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. Working closely with the senior team; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality Restaurant; Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce; A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade; A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Junior Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.

CHEF DE PARTIE - PLAZA KHAO GAENG Salary - Up to £16 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role within a large quality restaurant Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Khao gaeng broadly means ‘curry over rice’. Plaza Khao Gaeng, Arcade Food Hall’s flagship Southern Thai restaurant, is a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It’s a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside. Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded façade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below. It is in this spirit Plaza Khao Gaeng fills the mezzanine at Arcade Food Hall. Located just off Tottenham Court Road, in London’s Centre Point, Arcade Food Hall showcases our core philosophy of creating multiple unique brands, and championing emerging food and drink talent, all under one roof. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;

An exciting opportunity to join a growing independent cold-pressed juice bar with two sites based in World's End, Chelsea & Notting Hill. Our business is driven by a wholehearted mission to provide fresh food & drink that makes a positive, long-lasting impact on our health & wellness. Our range of products includes cold-pressed juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, salads, hot foods & a range of desserts/snacks. We’re looking for a reliable Kitchen Manager to directly manage our central kitchen, supervising a team of 2-3 production chefs and producing our juicing, food and desserts/snacks. The Kitchen Manager should be a strong leader, well organised and extremely self-motivated and committed, ideally with an interest or passion for fresh foods. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of an exciting and growing business as well as to play an integral role in its ongoing development. Key responsibilities of the Kitchen Manager / CPU Manager / Head Chef - Supervise juicing, food and pastry production to ensure the range is consistently produced to an excellent standard of quality and visual presentation and ensuring labelling and specs are followed. - Meeting production and delivery deadlines and working to labour, cogs and wastage targets. - Ensure smooth and timely delivery of products from CPU to retail stores and communicating any issues clearly to FOH teams. - Team management including recruitment, training, rotas and performance reviews. - Raise weekly and ad hoc orders. - Maintain relationships and liaising with existing and new suppliers to achieve best pricing. - Liaise with suppliers regarding any issues with regards to quality issues/stock/deliveries. - Adhering to health & safety requirements and maintaining excellent hygiene standards. - Assist with menu development or operational changes to improve efficiencies. Key requirements of the Kitchen Manager / CPU Manager / Head Chef - Proven experience in a kitchen management role of 1+ years or looking for a next step up. - Professional with an all-round, multitasking attitude. - Solid leadership and training qualities, enthusiastic and able to motivate a team to achieve excellent quality standards. - Highly organized, positive and calm under pressure. Able to adapt to the flow and quick moving pace of a commercial production kitchen. - Highly responsible, self-motivated and autonomous in work ethic. - Excellent communication and management skills. - Analytical, good eye for detail with excellent problem solving skills. - Experience in using database/reporting systems is a plus. - Level 2 food hygiene & safety certificate. - A passion for/ experience working with fresh food is a bonus. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £40,000.00-£43,000.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Performance bonus - Work Location: In person

We are looking for a Chef with good communication and knowledge to help at our park/swimming pool cafe at Parliament Hill Lido NW5. We are entering the busy season and need someone with the following skills : Fast, high volumes Able to organise the kitchen in an optimal way Health and safety impecable Able to place orders with suppliers Long working hours throughout the summer especially on hot days (7am-6pm X 5 days a week) With regards to cooking skills, we need someone who can do a classic breakfast/brunch/ cafe menu. A sandwich/salad bar menu. We also need someone who has a strong food culture (Italian, French, Asian, Indian, British, Jamaican or other) and is able to come up with dishes of their own culture and creation. The venue is a cafe by Hampstead Heath Park and Lido swimming pool.

Mowgli Street Food, one of the UKs top employers of 2021 are hiring and looking for Line Chefs to join the expanding London family - £10.20 per hour, £1000 Travel Allowance Plus an Average of £5000 Service Charge per annum. Mowgli London opened late 2021 on the iconic Charlotte Street, a hot spot for dining in Fitzrovia and the seats haven’t emptied since! We are just round the corner from Soho and given we are central, we provide a £1000 annual travel allowance to all staff who work 30 hours plus. Experience is preferred but not necessary as we will provide you with the award winning training. We can indeed offer careers, not just jobs with clear progression plans outlined in the Mowgli Career Tree. We have Head Chefs who started with us as KPs and General Managers who started with us as Servers who now lead their own kitchens and restaurants in some of the best cities across the UK! Mowgli keeps all their teams feeling purposeful, nourished and fulfilled through providing amazing benefits such as: •                100% of all service charge and tips earned boosting your wages, •                30 days holiday plus your birthday and enhanced family leave, •                Access 40% of your wage earned before payday, •                The chance to go on life changing trips all over the world, •                An invitation to our annual Summer Party, Mowgli Fest – we close all sites so no one misses out! •                Guaranteed Christmas Eve evening, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day off. •                Cycle to work scheme, •                50% off food when you visit with family and friends and free meals on shift. Along with these amazing perks, you can work somewhere with purpose – We have raised over £1,000,000 for local and international charities and a huge commitment to working towards a more sustainable future with exciting relationships in place already!