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Hemma Social is a new independent family café and play space opening in East Village, Stratford, around 16–18 November. We serve good coffee, smoothies, bowls, warm flatbreads, sandwiches, cheesecake and food for children. We need a hands-on kitchen prep lead who can own morning prep and run safe, consistent lunch service in a compact café kitchen. You will plan and complete prep, prepare and finish menu items, manage stock rotation, labels, temperature checks, cleaning and allergens, and train colleagues who help in the kitchen. You will work closely with the café lead during busy lunches and birthday bookings. We are looking for experience running prep and service in a café, brunch kitchen, deli or similar small food operation. You should have sound food-safety and allergen knowledge, be able to work independently and be available for some weekends. The opening role is around 35–40 hours a week, mostly morning and daytime shifts, including weekends. Paid pre-opening setup is expected in early November. Base pay is £16–£17 per hour depending on relevant experience. Planned customer hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00, Saturday 08:30–18:00 and Sunday 08:30–16:00; individual shifts will be shorter. Please apply through JOB TODAY with your work history, availability, earliest start date and a short note about the kitchen or section you have run. We can discuss reasonable interview adjustments.

We need someone to work front of house, take orders, use a coffee machine (latte art is a huge bonus) and wait tables. Main duties will be producing well presented coffee with latte art. But also hands on in serving clients, taking out food, helping kitchen staff etc. This is not a job for the faint hearted. Full commitment is essential as this position is a large responsibility. Customer service is imperative as we are a close net, family run business that thrives on showing love to our clients. 80% of our clients are locals and repeat business. We work as a team, but more to the point we work together as a family. If you feel you want to become a family member then please get in touch and let me know who you are.

Pizza Chef, Papi's Munchies at The North Star, Leytonstone £13.50-16.00 per hour, plus tips and bonuses throughout the year Papi's Munchies started in our backyard during lockdown and grew into an award-winning Neapolitan pizza business, twice recognised in Europe's Top 50 Pizzerias. We're looking for a pizza chef to join the kitchen at The North Star in Leytonstone. The role • Stretch, top and bake Neapolitan pizzas to our standards, service after service, • Organise and manage stock, keeping it rotated, labelled and ordered on time, • Plan and complete the prep of the day so the kitchen is ready for service, • Run a busy kitchen smoothly, staying calm and organised at peak times, • Be a real team player and support your colleagues whenever they need a hand, • Keep kitchen clean and safe at all times About you • Experience on pizza, ideally Neapolitan, • Good organisation and time management, • Calm, fast and careful under pressure, • Reliable, positive and happy to help others, • Food hygiene knowledge and the right to work in the UK What we offer • £13.50-16.00 per hour, depending on experience, • Tips shared with the team, • Bonuses through the year, • A friendly team and a chance to grow with an award-winning brand

Join our team at Fifty Queens as a Barista, where you'll receive comprehensive training in specialty coffee and develop real kitchen skills from day one. You'll be an integral part of our small, hands-on team, contributing directly to our success. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve a wide range of specialty coffee beverages., • Provide excellent front-of-house service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for our guests., • Handle till operations and process transactions accurately., • Assist with opening and closing procedures, maintaining a clean and organised workspace., • Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow. What We Offer: • Proper barista training and continuous development in coffee and kitchen skills., • A supportive, hands-on team environment where your input is valued., • Opportunities for growth and career advancement as our business expands. Who We're Looking For: • A genuine interest in food and coffee is essential., • While hospitality experience is preferred, a positive attitude and eagerness to learn are more important., • Someone who thrives in a dynamic, customer-focused setting.

Production Supervisor (Kitchen Operations) Planthood is the UK’s highest-rated plant-based meal kit company, on a mission to enable people to live healthier lives and have a meaningful impact on the planet by eating more plant-based whole foods. From our London kitchen, we cook delicious food from scratch and deliver it to thousands of customers across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will’s kitchen in 2020, we’ve cooked more than 5 million meals, and we’re continuing to grow. We’re now looking for an ambitious and proactive Production Supervisor (Kitchen Operations) to join us at an exciting stage of our journey. Salary: £32,000-£34,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus two annual bonus opportunities of up to 5% each Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: Planthood, Units D10-D11, Leyton Business Centre, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7QP Work location: On-site The Role Our Kitchen team is a crucial part of what makes Planthood different. It’s where our chefs prepare the sauces, garnishes and other chef-made components that go into our meal kits and bring our dishes to life. As one of three Production Supervisors in Kitchen Operations, you’ll lead our team of chefs and Kitchen Porters while working closely with your fellow Supervisors, other department leaders and our Production Managers. You’ll be an important part of a wider management team where we share ideas, solve problems, support each other and get things done together. This is a hands-on role, combining leadership on the production floor with the opportunity to make a wider impact. As Planthood grows, we want you to bring ideas, spot opportunities and drive improvements, while we support your own development and progression within the business. What You’ll Be Doing • Run great production days: Work with your fellow Supervisors to organise the team, set priorities and keep food preparation and cooking running smoothly against the production plan., • Lead and develop the team: Coach, support and motivate our chefs and Kitchen Porters, creating a great working environment with clear expectations and high standards., • Maintain quality and food safety: Make sure our chef-made components are consistently delicious and produced safely, accurately and to specification, maintaining high standards of hygiene, allergen controls and HACCP., • Keep performance on track: Stay on top of production flow, timings and productivity, stepping in to solve problems and keep the day moving., • Improve how we work: Spot inefficiencies and recurring issues, bring forward practical ideas and turn agreed improvements into action., • Work as one Production team: Collaborate with other Supervisors, department leaders and Production Managers to solve problems and deliver the wider production plan. About You You might already be supervising a production kitchen, or you could be an experienced chef ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. Most importantly, you love good food and take real pride in producing it to a high standard. At Planthood, we’re all about bringing restaurant-quality food into people’s homes, so we’re looking for someone who cares about flavour, consistency and the details that make a dish great. You’ll bring: • Strong professional cooking experience at Chef de Partie level or above, with the confidence to be hands-on in the kitchen when needed, • Experience leading, coaching or motivating others in a professional kitchen or food production environment, • Strong organisation and the ability to stay calm and make decisions during a busy production day, • A good understanding of cooking at volume, including recipe scaling and yields, • High standards for food quality, hygiene and food safety, with a good understanding of allergens and HACCP, • Plenty of initiative, with a natural instinct to solve problems and find better ways of working, • Confidence using digital tools and keeping accurate production records, • A collaborative approach and the ambition to grow with the role and with Planthood Experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen, central production kitchen, catering operation or food manufacturing environment would be particularly valuable. What You Get • Free lunch: Enjoy delicious food prepared by our chefs while you’re at work., • Free food: Take home leftover meal kits and products when available. All we ask for is your feedback!, • Team socials: Seasonal parties, celebrations and team events throughout the year., • Development and progression: We’re big believers in internal progression and supporting people to develop as the business grows. Ready to Join Us? If you love great food, enjoy leading people and want to make an impact in a growing food business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Planthood team.

Head Chef — The Owl, Loughton - Owned by Punch Taverns and Managed by CDZ Inns Lippitts Hill, Waltham Abbey, Loughton IG10 4AL | £16.50 per hour | 37.5–40 hours per week Start date: Between 14th September and 12th October 2026 (subject to minor changes) — The Owl is currently closed for a major refurbishment and is due to reopen to the public on 27 October 2026. The Owl, a soon-to-be newly refurbished pub on the edge of Epping Forest, is looking for an experienced and energetic Head Chef to lead our kitchen and oversee all kitchen operations. We require someone with a genuine passion for good food, strong leadership skills, and a background in hospitality — able to inspire your team, uphold food safety standards, and keep a busy kitchen running to a high standard while delighting our guests. You'll play a key role in maintaining The Owl's long-built reputation for excellent food and service. Initial three-month live-in accommodation may be available, subject to additional space being created due to refurbishment plans and satisfactory checks. What you'll do • Lead and supervise the kitchen team — chefs, cooks, food prep staff and porters — fostering a collaborative, enjoyable and motivated environment, • Cook to menu specification and oversee food offering production, ensuring quality, presentation, and consistency, • Manage daily kitchen operations, including stock, ordering, cleanliness, and compliance with health and food safety regulations, • Possibility of developing and contributing to menu specials, reflecting current culinary trends, seasonal ingredients, and guest preferences at a later date., • Train staff in food safety procedures, cooking techniques, and service standards, • Monitor food preparation processes to optimise efficiency and minimise waste, • Coordinate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service during busy periods What we're looking for • Proven experience as a chef in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen, ideally with supervisory experience, • Strong culinary skills across food preparation, cooking technique, and kitchen operations, • Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and best practice thereof, • A leader who can motivate and manage a team effectively, including under pressure, • Excellent communication skills with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and guests alike, • Strong organisational skills across inventory management, scheduling, and daily workflows and a quick learner for non-food processes., • A proactive, hands-on approach and genuine passion for delivering exceptional food experiences This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen with a strong local reputation, lead a motivated team, and play a key part in relaunching and creating a new chapter of your own as The Owl reopens to the public.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Pizza Chef to join our kitchen teams across Hackney and Walthamstow . The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing delicious pizzas according to our established recipes and high-quality standards. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing and portioning pizza dough, sauces, and fresh toppings daily., • Operating pizza ovens efficiently and maintaining consistent cooking temperatures., • Ensuring the quality, presentation, and consistency of all pizzas., • Managing stock rotation and contributing to inventory control., • Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic workstation in adherence to food safety standards., • Collaborating effectively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and timely service. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of pizza making techniques, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment. A commitment to delivering excellent food and contributing positively to our team is essential.

Job Description: Burger Chef / Smokehouse Chef Smoke&Bones – American Smokehouse Location: On-site Contract: Full-time | Permanent Salary: From £13 per hour (dependent on experience)Role Overview As a Senior Burger Chef / Smokehouse Chef at Smoke&Bones, you will play a key role in daily kitchen operations. You will be responsible for preparing and executing burgers and smoked meats to brand specification, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting smooth service during busy periods. This is a hands-on role suited to a chef who thrives in a high-volume kitchen and takes pride in consistency, quality, and teamwork.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled production kitchen chef with a love for plant-based cuisine to join our dynamic team at Planthood! This role involves cooking and food production, alongside supporting our kitchen management with key operational tasks, including stock management and daily temperature checks. We are a high-growth company that’s served around 4 million meals since 2020 and earned top ratings on Trustpilot. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with us as we continue to expand. Role Responsibilities: • Daily kitchen operations, working closely with other chefs to ensure all meals meet our high standards for taste and quality., • Following HACCP and food hygiene procedures., • Engaging in hands-on, physical tasks that involve heavy lifting and frequent movement throughout the shift Ideal Candidate Will Bring: • Solid cooking skills and experience as a chef in a fast paced production kitchen environment., • Great attention to detail with a commitment to high standards., • Strong communication skills, and ability to work well in a team., • Passion for plant-based food, with a positive and solutions-oriented mindset., • Physical stamina, prepared for the physically demanding nature of the role, including heavy lifting (up to 20kg). Requirements: • Experience: At least 2 years in prep and cooking., • Education: Secondary education required, • Language: Fluent spoken and written English, • Certifications: HACCP Level 2 & Food Safety Certification (Preferred), • Eligibility: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK Job Details: • Location: Leyton, London, • Shift Pattern: Must be available to work shifts including Saturday & Sunday. Shifts between hours of 8am and 8pm., • Salary: £14 starting., • Benefits: Free on-site meals, generous holidays, pension scheme, and excellent work-life balance If you're excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and share what unique skills you bring to the table.

About Figo Inspired by the warmth of Italian culture — family, celebration, and great food — Figo is a vibrant restaurant concept where energy, quality, and hospitality come together. From our open kitchens and wood-fired ovens to our lively dining spaces, we create experiences that bring people together. We are now looking for a passionate Head Server to lead the floor and elevate our guest experience. The Role As a Head Server, you will be a key leader on the floor, ensuring smooth service, supporting the team, and delivering an exceptional guest journey from start to finish. You will lead by example, bring energy to the service, and help create the atmosphere that defines Figo. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support the front-of-house team during service, • Manage the floor, table allocations, and guest flow effectively, • Deliver exceptional service and ensure high guest satisfaction, • Confidently upsell menu items, drinks, and specials, • Handle guest feedback and resolve any issues professionally, • Train and support team members to maintain service standards, • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met, • Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams for smooth operations, • Manage opening and closing duties About You • Proven experience in a busy, fast-paced restaurant, • Previous experience as a Head Server or Supervisor preferred, • Passion for Italian food, hospitality, and guest experience, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Confident, energetic, and hands-on approach, • Ability to stay calm and organised under pressure, • Flexible to work evenings and weekends Why Join Figo • Be part of a growing, dynamic restaurant group, • Work in a high-energy, supportive environment, • Opportunities for progression and development, • Staff benefits and dining discounts Work Location: In person Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Sick pay Experience: • Hospitality: 2 years (required) Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person