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Junior Sous Chef / Sous Chef – Full-Time We are looking for an energetic and experienced Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a busy pub based in Richmond hill. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, confident working in a fast-paced kitchen, and able to support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality dishes. What we’re looking for: • Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef, • Excellent cooking and kitchen management skills, • A positive, energetic attitude, • Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team, • Strong organisation and communication skills, • Commitment to food quality, hygiene and safety, • Flexibility to work full-time, including evenings and weekends If you’re an enthusiastic chef looking for your next opportunity and want to be part of a great pub team, we’d love to hear from you! 📍 Location: Richmond, Surrey TW10 ⏰ Full-time position Please get in touch for more information or to apply.

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

Job Title: Sous Chef Location: TW10, Richmond area Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Schedule: Lunch to dinner service About the Role We are recruiting for a Sous Chef to join a well-established pub/restaurant in the TW10 area, operating a lunch-through-dinner service. This is a permanent position suited to a chef looking to build their career in a supportive, hands-on kitchen. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and service standards, • Assisting with stock control, ordering and kitchen organization, • Training and supporting junior members of the kitchen team, • Ensuring full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards About You • Previous experience in a similar kitchen environment, • A driven, can-do attitude with a genuine eagerness to learn and progress, • Full UK driving license and own transport preferred, • Living locally to TW10 (Richmond, Ham, Kingston area) is an advantage, • Reliable, organized, and a strong team player What We Offer • Competitive rate of pay, • Permanent, stable working pattern, • Opportunity to develop and progress within the role, • A supportive, professional kitchen environment

We’re seeking chefs to join our team, including a chef, sous chef, and skilled commis We have constantly available jobs, especially during the busy September, November, December and New Year periods. We offer competitive rates, holiday pay, weekly pay and flexible working hours. If you’d like to work extra hours, that’s fine. If you’re looking for temporary or ongoing work, please message us today. We’ll get back to you shortly to discuss when you can come in to register with our agency. Have a great day!

Light on the common is a busy neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Wimbledon Village. We are looking for a senior chef de partie to join our team, someone who is looking to progress to junior sous. You must enjoy working in a team, be comfortable working on all sections of the kitchen, be hard working, punctual and reliable. We only use fresh seasonal ingredients and we make all our dishes from scratch. This is a great learning environment for anyone wanting to develop their skills in the kitchen immediate start

Chef de Partie – Shambles, Teddington This position is only available to candidates with a valid UK work permit. SHAMBLES is an independent, family-run restaurant in the heart of Teddington. We serve seasonal Italian food, with handmade pasta and dishes prepared from scratch using high-quality British and Italian produce. We are looking for an experienced and dependable Chef de Partie to join our long-standing kitchen team. The role Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will take responsibility for your section and help maintain consistently high standards throughout preparation and service. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes to SHAMBLES’ recipes and presentation standards, • Running your section efficiently during busy services, • Completing daily mise en place accurately and on time, • Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients, • Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation, • Following food safety procedures, including allergen controls, temperature checks and stock rotation, • Minimising waste and using ingredients responsibly, • Assisting with deliveries, storage and stock control, • Supporting and training junior members of the kitchen team, • Communicating clearly with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and front-of-house team, • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and menu development About you We are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress, • Has strong basic cooking skills and a genuine interest in Italian and seasonal food, • Is organised, reliable and capable of managing a section during a busy service, • Takes pride in consistency, presentation and attention to detail, • Understands food hygiene, allergens and safe kitchen practices, • Works calmly under pressure and communicates well with the team, • Is willing to learn and contribute rather than simply clock in and disappear, • Has the right to work in the UK Experience making fresh pasta would be an advantage, but training can be provided to the right person. What we offer • A full-time, permanent position, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Share of service charge, • Staff meals while working, • Training and opportunities to develop within the kitchen, • The chance to work with quality seasonal produce, • A supportive, professional and established team, • Christmas and New Year closure (open Christmas Day), • A workplace with genuine character, rather than another identikit chain restaurant If you are serious about cooking, reliable under pressure and want to become part of an independent restaurant with strong local roots, we would be pleased to hear from you.