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Commis Chef – Patty & Pickle Patty & Pickle is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our small kitchen team. We serve a focused menu of quality burgers, sides, and house-made products, with an emphasis on consistency, freshness, and great food. This is a casual role with regular hours available, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced but supportive environment and wants to develop their kitchen skills within a close-knit team. Key Responsibilities • Assist with daily food preparation and mise en place., • Prepare and cook menu items to company standards., • Support service during busy periods, maintaining speed and consistency., • Help with stock rotation, storage, and labelling., • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness., • Assist with receiving and checking deliveries., • Follow food safety procedures and HACCP requirements., • Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service., • Support with opening and closing kitchen duties., • Minimise waste and help maintain an organised workspace. What We're Looking For • Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not essential., • Positive attitude and willingness to learn., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure., • Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality food., • Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player., • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required (typically Friday & Saturdays with some other shifts) If you're passionate about good food and want to be part of a growing independent burger concept, we'd love to hear from you.

Looking for a reliable part time Commis Chef to assist the team, 20 hours per week.

We are seeking a talented Commis Chef or Chef to join our team. About the Role You'll work alongside our kitchen team to prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety. What You'll Be Doing • Preparing ingredients and assisting with daily food production, • Cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard, • Supporting the smooth running of kitchen service, • Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Working collaboratively with a friendly and passionate team What We're Looking For • Previous kitchen experience., • A genuine passion for food and hospitality, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic, • Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment What We Offer • A friendly and supportive workplace, • Staff meals during shifts, • Flexible working patterns available We're building a team of people who care about great food, great service, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.

Join The Ivy Collection- The Ivy Asia Mayfair renowned for its tradition of exceptional dining. We are seeking a dedicated Junior Sous Chef to support our senior culinary team in delivering exquisite dishes and maintaining our high standards of quality. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will: • Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations., • Oversee a section of the kitchen, ensuring efficiency and consistency in food preparation., • Mentor and train junior chefs, fostering a positive and productive work environment., • Maintain impeccable standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation., • Manage inventory, control stock levels, and minimize waste., • Contribute to menu development and innovation. We are looking for an individual with: • Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, preferably within a brasserie or fine-dining setting., • Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences., • Excellent leadership and communication abilities., • A keen eye for detail and commitment to quality., • The ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to dynamic kitchen environments. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your culinary career within a prestigious and growing brand, offering continuous development and a supportive team atmosphere.

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen efficiently and consistently. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes to our exact standards, while supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining kitchen operations, hygiene, and safety. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and present all menu items for your section following recipes and portion control, • Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation are consistent and meet our standards, • Manage stock levels, rotate stock, and report shortages or waste to the Sous Chef, • Maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness of your section, equipment, and work areas, • Comply with all health & safety, food safety, and HACCP regulations, • Assist with menu development and testing new dishes when required, • Train and supervise junior kitchen staff/commis chefs as needed, • Work collaboratively with the whole kitchen team during service and prep Requirements • Previous experience as Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen, • Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment, • Understanding of food safety standards (Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred), • Ability to work well under pressure during busy service periods, • Strong time management, organisation, and communication skills, • Flexible attitude to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Full-time - London Fields / Mare Street, East London About the role We are building a new kind of hospitality space in Hackney. A curated kitchen and bar programme where chefs, bartenders and collaborators take over the space for short residencies, events and experiences. The concept is designed to constantly evolve, with a changing calendar of pop ups, dinners, tastings, private hires and social events. We are looking for a Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen and food programme day to day. This is not a traditional Sous Chef role. The right person will help run the kitchen during our in-house food programme while also working closely alongside a rotating line-up of chefs and collaborators during residencies and events. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of opening a new concept from the ground up while learning from different personalities, styles and approaches across the industry. The role will work in close partnership with our Group Head Chef to shape and execute the food offering outside of collaborations, while helping maintain consistency, standards and operational excellence across a constantly evolving programme. This role will be central to the identity and rhythm of the space. We are looking for someone who is organised, ambitious, adaptable and genuinely excited by food, hospitality and creative collaboration. About the space The venue is an intimate, industrial kitchen and bar in Mare Street, with a large open kitchen and counter seating at its heart. It is designed as a platform for rotating chefs, drinks-led experiences and social hospitality. The space is curated and operated by us. While the concepts may change, the guest experience, standards and overall feel of the venue remain consistent. The Sous Chef will play a key role in protecting those standards while helping the kitchen remain flexible, creative and well executed. What you’ll be responsible for Kitchen operations and service • Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead services when required, • Work closely with the Group Head Chef to deliver the venue’s core food programme outside of collaborations and residencies, • Take ownership of kitchen organisation, prep systems, cleanliness and service flow, • Help ensure consistency, quality and strong execution across changing menus and concepts, • Support the setup and operational execution of guest chef residencies, takeovers and collaborative events, • Maintain calm and effective communication during busy services and fast-paced event nights Collaborations and events • Work alongside visiting chefs and collaborators during residencies and events, • Help support transitions between different kitchen concepts, menus and styles of service, • Assist with kitchen setup, prep coordination and operational readiness for events and takeovers, • Help ensure collaborators are supported operationally while maintaining the standards of the venue, • Contribute ideas and feedback to improve the overall guest and kitchen experience across the programme Team leadership and development • Support and mentor junior kitchen team members, • Help coach and develop a positive, accountable and professional kitchen culture, • Lead by example during prep and service with strong standards and attention to detail, • Support training and onboarding as the team grows Health, safety and compliance • Take ownership of kitchen health and safety standards, • Ensure the kitchen consistently operates in line with food safety and hygiene requirements, • Maintain strong systems around cleanliness, storage, labelling and HACCP procedures, • Help monitor stock rotation, wastage and kitchen organisation to maintain efficient operations, • Identify operational risks early and proactively solve problems before they affect service What we’re looking for We are looking for someone with strong kitchen fundamentals who is excited by the idea of helping build something new and working in a constantly evolving environment. You likely have: • Experience working as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a quality-led restaurant, • Confidence running kitchen services and supporting day-to-day operations, • Strong understanding of kitchen organisation, prep systems and food safety, • Experience mentoring or supporting junior chefs, • A calm, solutions-focused approach during busy services, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • An interest in modern hospitality, collaborations and creative food concepts We think you’ll thrive if you are: • Excited by learning from different chefs and styles of cooking, • Comfortable working in a venue where things evolve regularly, • Adaptable, organised and proactive, • Passionate about hospitality and guest experience, • Motivated by helping build a kitchen and concept from the ground up, • Interested in being part of a creative and collaborative environment Ideal profile This role could suit someone who has worked as: • a Sous Chef looking for a more creative and varied environment, • a Junior Sous Chef ready to step into a broader leadership role, • someone excited by being part of opening and shaping a new venue from the beginning Other details • Full-time role based in Mare Street, East London, • Evening and weekend availability required, • Salary: £38,000 to £45,000 including tronc, • Opportunity to help shape a new hospitality concept from the ground up, • As the business continues to grow, there will also be opportunities for development and progression into more senior kitchen leadership roles across the wider group. About us We’re the team behind Crudo and Tiny Wine, two independent hospitality concepts we’ve built in London over the past few years. Crudo opened in 2019 and has grown into a group of restaurants built around modern Latin American food, strong atmosphere and warm, energetic service. Tiny Wine came out of our love for smaller, more intimate drinking spaces, with a big focus on personality, curation and creating a place people genuinely want to spend time in. A big part of what we’ve learnt through both brands is that people come back for more than just the food or drinks. They come back for the feeling of the place, the team behind it, and the sense that something thoughtful is being built. Rocola Studio is the next step in that. It gives us the opportunity to create a more flexible space built around a changing programme of chefs, drinks, events and collaborations. A space that can evolve constantly, while still being run with a clear point of view and strong operational standards. We’re excited by the idea of building something that feels social, current and full of life. Somewhere guests want to return to regularly, and somewhere chefs and collaborators are genuinely excited to be part of.

As Sous Chef, you will be second‑in‑command to the Head Chef and play a key part in the smooth running of our kitchen. You will help deliver consistent, high‑standard dishes every service, support with menu development and ensure our kitchen runs efficiently, safely and to the highest hygiene standards. Key responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen operations and organisation • Prepare, cook and present dishes to our exact recipes and standards • Supervise, train and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants • Control stock, reduce waste and manage food costs • Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and hygiene regulations • Step up to lead the kitchen and run full services when the Head Chef is off • Help create new dishes and update seasonal menus What we’re looking for: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients and food presentation • Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards (Level 2/3 desirable) • Ability to work well under pressure, lead a team and stay organised during busy services • Reliable, hard‑working and passionate about great food • Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends

Need junior chef for our bistro restaurant in Walthamstow Village We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to lead our kitchen at Ruff’s Bistro. Responsibilities: • Full kitchen management and daily operations, • Menu development and seasonal specials, • Stock control and supplier management, • Maintaining high food quality and presentation • Previous experience as Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, • Ability to work under pressure What we offer: • Competitive salary (based on experience), • Supportive working environment

Yard Sale Pizza serve award-winning neighbourhood pizza. We're hiring a talented Part Time Pizza chef. We're a young but growing business currently with 8 sites, offering plenty of career progression for hard working individuals. Duties: • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills;, • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly;, • Adhering to exceptional high standards;, • Completing all prep as required;, • Cleaning down the kitchen including deep cleans when required;, • Take responsibility of your workstation;, • Work collaboratively in a team. Requirements: • You must be available to work Friday and Saturday evenings., • Experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • Be an excellent team player, • All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and speak English. What's on offer... • Junior Position starting from £12.50 and Senior position starting from £14.50 per hour, • Bonus incentives in place, • Part time hours over weekends, • All overtime paid for, • Holiday paid in days off or in cash, • Tax-free tips via TiPJAR, all paid pro rata to the hours you work, • Training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities, • Working with a great team, brand new equipment and state-of-the-art marana ovens, • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! We can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP The Location: We opened the doors to our Clapton shop, with the help of Macaulay Culkin in May 2014, serving up pizza to the good folk of E5, E8, E9 & N16 for dine-in, table away and delivery. Clapton is our smallest shop, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in heart. You wont find a better place to truly understand what the Yard Sale Pizza buzz is all about. About Us: Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in the kitchen, offering the chance to work both independently and as a key member of a supportive, fast-paced environment. At Darling's Eatery and Studio, a female-owned and self-funded pasta eatery in East London, we pride ourselves on great produce and service, setting high standards for all aspects of our operation. What You'll Do: • Culinary Support: Provide essential assistance to our chefs with basic food preparation and cooking tasks., • Maintain Standards: Ensure the kitchen and all associated areas are kept impeccably clean and organized., • Dishwashing Operations: Efficiently operate dishwashing equipment, guaranteeing all kitchenware is cleaned to our high standards., • Logistics & Management: Handle incoming deliveries, manage stock rotation, and oversee waste management., • Cooking Contribution: Confidently step into cooking roles for simple dishes, adhering to established kitchen procedures when needed., • Team and Independent Work: Contribute effectively as part of a small, friendly team while also demonstrating the ability to work autonomously. What We're Looking For: • Experience: Some prior kitchen experience, ideally as a Kitchen Porter or in a junior cooking role, is preferred., • Proactiveness: A strong willingness to learn new skills and take initiative within a dynamic kitchen setting., • Adaptability: Comfortable handling food and capable of performing well under pressure., • Key Skills: Excellent communication and time-management abilities., • Attitude: A positive, 'can-do' attitude and a collaborative, team-first mindset.