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The Cheese Bar are looking for a talented Head Chef to join and lead the Back of House team at our floating haven of cheese - The Cheese Barge - in Paddington Central. We’re an extremely passionate, creative and determined team, with an eye for detail and a strong focus on the customer experience. If you’re passionate about British produce, have a strong understanding of the London restaurant scene, and love cheese as much as we do, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for a dynamic and creative Head Chef to lead and inspire our team and work alongside the Executive Chef to come up with interesting and exciting dishes centred around British cheese. Full training on cheeses is provided, including industry recognised qualifications through the Academy of Cheese, as well as a range of benefits. Duties include: Running service, overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, and leading and motivating the BOH team. Preparing and serving our menu to a high standard, as per Company specs where applicable, training junior staff on new dishes and SOPs where necessary. Working on menu development, management and implementation of costings, managing food purchasing and storage including liaising with suppliers. Maintaining positive relationships and workflow within BOH team, and between FOH & BOH. Continuously improve product knowledge and understanding of Company ethos, training junior staff where necessary. Maintaining the highest food hygiene and H&S standards within the business and promoting a positive perception of the company at all times, both internally and externally. A strong knowledge of flavours and palate, with 2-3 years' experience working as a Head or Sous chef in a good calibre of restaurant. An awareness of British Cheese, with an interest to learn and develop a deeper understanding of it as well as a strong understanding of the London restaurant scene, seasonality and British produce. You should be creative, driven and passionate, with the ability to manage and motivate a team. The ideal candidate would have an excellent work ethic, organisation and communication skills and be friendly and approachable.

🍽️ Exciting Opportunity! Full-Time Chef de Partie Wanted at Franco’s, Jermyn Street 🍽️ Join Head Chef Stefano Turconi and our fantastic Back of House team at Franco’s, located in Green Park, London! 💼 Why Join Franco’s Team? 💷 Competitive pay: £15 - £15 per hour or £37,500 - £39,500 annually + yearly bonus 🕒 Approx. 48 hours/week, Monday to Saturday (2 days off) with flexible shifts 🛑 Closed Sundays, 10 days off for Christmas, 4 days off during Easter, and Bank Holidays off 🌴 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + extra days for long service 🎓 Ongoing training & development, including company-funded courses 📈 Career growth through the ‘Flow Hospitality’ platform and within both restaurants 🍽️ Free celebratory meal for two after passing probation 🎉 50% discount at both Franco’s and Wiltons restaurants 🩺 Company sickness pay & pension scheme 👕 Uniforms provided & laundered 🍝 Tasty meals during shifts 🎖️ Employee of the quarter/year awards 🎉 Annual staff party and “Recommend a Friend” scheme 👨‍🍳 About Franco’s Franco’s, one of London’s first Italian restaurants, has been serving delicious traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine since 1946. Nestled between Green Park and Piccadilly, Franco’s features a vibrant bar area, a main dining room, and a flexible basement space for Private Dining or additional seating. Managed by Jason Phillips (formerly of The Savoy, Avenue, and C London), Franco’s is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday to Saturday and remains closed on Sundays. 🧑‍🍳 What You’ll Bring to the Team: 🍴 Previous experience as a Pasta Chef in high-volume settings (80-120 covers per service) 🧑‍🏫 Strong leadership, training, and delegation skills to manage your section and assist Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs 💪 Positive attitude with motivation and commitment 🌍 Diverse culinary knowledge to elevate our team 💡 Creativity in crafting new recipes and dishes 🎯 Focus on maintaining top-quality food production, preparation, and presentation Right to work in the UK is required. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship. If you haven’t heard back within 5 working days, your application may not have been successful.

Commis Waiter/Waitress Fine Dining Restaurant, New Opening Wednesday to Saturday Kings Cross The Megaro Collection is welcoming its newest addition, Voyage with Adam Simmonds. Our Scandinavian Fine Dining restaurant located in the heart of Kings Cross will open its doors in January 2025, extending an invitation to all patrons to explore the culinary prowess of our Chef Patron Adam Simmonds. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic team to join us on this new journey to excite and captivate with adventurous flavours and exceptional hospitality. With the desire to set our guests on a journey of culinary excellence inspired by the land, sea, and atmosphere, Voyage with Adam Simmonds embarks on a mission to provide light, airy and minimalistic plates with an ambiance that mirrors and enhances these sentiments. We aim to provide an open and welcoming environment for all guests to experience fresh and modern dishes. Recognised as one of the nation's top chefs, double Michelin star Chef Simmonds will create and adorn his plates with shapes and formations inspired by architecture, art, and nature. Imploring the skills acquired working under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons as well as techniques developed at his first Michelin Star restaurant Ynshir Hall, Simmonds aims to honour traditional techniques and embrace avant-garde approaches to the culinary field at Voyage, where meticulous attention to detail is necessary to inspire. We are looking for an experienced Commis Waiter/Waitress with minimum 1 year in high end establishments to join Chef Adam Simmonds on this new adventure. The ideal Commis Waiter/Waitress will: - Be experienced in fine-dining settings - Be genuinely passionate about the hospitality industry - Have a good command of the English language - Be very well organised and will be efficient in carrying out tasks - The Commis Waiter/Waitress will: - Work 4 days a week (Wednesday-Saturday) - Provide exceptional service - Prepare and set the dining area - Ensure the restaurant is immaculately presented and clean at all times - Polish cutlery, glassware, and tableware - Uphold the highest of standards, ensuring that consistency is maintained at all times - Assist the senior waiting staff during service If you are looking for a new environment where innovation and creativity are the primary goal, then join us on our new culinary journey at Voyage with Adam Simmonds.

🌿 Commis Chef Wanted – Join the Salad Revolution at The Salad Kitchen, Battersea! 🥗 Are you a culinary wizard with a passion for fresh, vibrant food? Ready to be part of something exciting and a little bit different? Then we want YOU to join us at The Salad Kitchen in Battersea! We’re a brand-new, buzzing production kitchen, and we’re on a mission to make salad the star of the show. As a Commis Chef, you’ll play a crucial role in creating mouth-watering, innovative salads and dishes that will wow our customers. If you’ve got a love for food, a drive to learn, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, this could be the perfect place for you! What You’ll Be Doing: 🍴 Mastering the Gear: Get to know the kitchen’s tools and equipment like the back of your hand and use them to create food magic. 🌱 Food Prep Wizardry: Help prep and cook delicious, fresh ingredients that will keep our kitchens running smoothly. Speed, efficiency, and quality are your best friends! 🍳 Stick to the Recipe (but don’t be afraid to innovate!): Follow the standards set by our amazing chefs, but bring your creative flair to everything you make. 🧼 Clean & Tidy: We like our kitchens like we like our salads—fresh, clean, and organised. You'll make sure everything is spotless, from counters to fridges to stovetops. 🔪 Learn and Grow: We’re all about career development. You’ll have the chance to learn new techniques, expand your skills, and grow within the company. What’s in it for You? 🎉 Competitive salary and plenty of opportunities to climb the culinary ladder. 🚴‍♀️ Cycle-to-work scheme – Because we love fresh air as much as fresh food! 🍴 Free meals to keep you fuelled throughout your shifts (who doesn’t love free food?). 🧺 On-site laundry service – Say goodbye to those post-shift laundry dilemmas. 🌱 A fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a vibrant team, all working towards something exciting! What We’re Looking For: A minimum of 2 years’ kitchen experience or a culinary school education. A passion for food and a genuine desire to innovate and learn. A positive attitude – We like to have fun while we work hard! A willingness to dive in and get your hands dirty (metaphorically speaking, of course). If you're looking to take your culinary skills to the next level and be part of a kitchen that's all about fresh, exciting food, we’d love to hear from you! Come join us at The Salad Kitchen and help us make London’s best salads!

BAO Borough is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join the team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waiter/Waitress looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Position As Waiter/Waitress, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Runner, Commis Waiter or Waiter/Waitress within a high 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; Good knowledge of or experience in Asian cuisine and culture is a bonus! The Benefits We want to create a great place to work that mirrors the soft fluffy embrace of a BAO Your development is important to us. Within your first year with us, you’ll have three reviews, giving you the platform to tell us how we can support you better, and to identify development opportunities. Our perks, hands down the best hospitality discount in London. 50% off food and drink across all of BAO and JKS restaurants, plus some rotating restaurant discounts. and much more...

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our team at Paladar - a creative Latin American Restaurant located near Elephant & Castle. This is a full time position. You will be working around 30 to 40 hours per week on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays most of the times You must be legal to work in UK and we prefer applicants from the local area (SE1, SE17, SE11) who can speak both Spanish and English.

WAITER/WAITRESS - HOPPERS ST CHRISTOPHERS PLACE Salary - Up to £13 per hour Schedule - Full Time Experience - 1 year in a quality restaurant Hoppers St Christophers Place are seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all thing’s food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waiter/Waitress looking for an opportunity in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Position As Waiter/Waitress, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Runner, Commis Waiter or Waiter/Waitress 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;

About Us: The Golden Anchor is a renowned gastro pub in the heart of Nunhead, known for its unique fusion of traditional British pub food and bold, vibrant Caribbean flavors. We are proud of our Caribbean roots, offering our guests an unforgettable culinary experience in a warm and welcoming environment. With a passion for food and community, The Golden Anchor has become a local favorite, blending the best of both worlds in our cuisine. Role Overview: We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at The Golden Anchor. In this role, you will be responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and service. Working closely with our Head Chef, you will help deliver dishes that celebrate both British pub classics and Caribbean-inspired creations. If you have a love for dynamic, flavorful cooking and want to be part of a diverse culinary team, this could be the perfect role for you. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and Cook: Oversee a designated section of the kitchen (e.g., grill, sauté, or garnish), preparing high-quality dishes with attention to detail and consistency. • Caribbean-Inspired Dishes: Assist in creating and perfecting Caribbean-influenced dishes, bringing a taste of the islands to our menu. • Menu Development: Contribute to menu development with creative ideas that align with our Caribbean and British gastro pub theme. • Maintain Standards: Ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation, maintaining the pub’s reputation for excellent cuisine. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Head Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations, particularly during busy periods. • Health & Safety: Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations, ensuring your section operates in line with health and safety standards. • Training & Mentorship: Support junior kitchen staff in their development, offering guidance and sharing your knowledge to maintain a positive team environment. • Stock Management: Assist with ordering and managing stock levels for your section, minimizing waste and ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently. What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen. • Strong knowledge of British pub food, with an enthusiasm for Caribbean flavors and cooking techniques. • A passion for creating high-quality dishes with a focus on flavor, presentation, and consistency. • Ability to work well under pressure and handle a busy kitchen environment with professionalism. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen culture. • Strong attention to detail, particularly in food preparation, portion control, and plating. • An understanding of food safety and hygiene practices, with relevant certifications (preferred but not essential). What We Offer: • A competitive salary with opportunities for progression within the kitchen team. • A vibrant and supportive working environment in a beloved local pub with a rich cultural heritage. • The chance to develop and showcase your skills, especially in Caribbean-inspired cuisine. • Staff discounts on food and drink, plus a share of tips. • The opportunity to be part of a community-focused pub with a loyal customer base. If you’re a skilled chef with a passion for both Caribbean and British cuisine and you’re eager to make your mark in a vibrant gastro pub, we’d love to hear from you! The Golden Anchor 23 Evelina Rd, Nunhead, London SE15 2DX

Experience something different with Urban Pubs and Bars. We are looking for a passionate and creative Chef de parte or a keen commis to join us at Urban Pubs and Bars iconic Nest in the City. If you love what you do, then we want to hear from you, as a role at Urban could be the next step in your career, and not just another job as we are opening over 20 new venues over the next 18 months so its an exciting time to join the team. What’s in it for you? We offer competitive salary packages, and huge opportunities to progress into bigger roles in the near future. • Career progression • Meals on duty • Full menu training • Company trips & incentives • Service charge • Staff Parties & Events • Great team culture Urban Pubs and Bars is the most progressive and dynamic bar/restaurant company in London. Our vibrant, individually-designed venues across the whole of the city are fast becoming the most talked about brand in London.