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Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Breakfast Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of breakfast dishes, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts to contribute to a welcoming dining environment, delivering exceptional breakfast experiences to our guests. Duties Prepare and cook a range of breakfast items, including eggs, pancakes, cereals, and other hot and cold dishes Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with food safety standards and hygiene regulations Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area throughout the shift Assist in menu planning and ingredient selection to optimise quality and efficiency Monitor stock levels and communicate needs for replenishment to management Serve breakfast dishes promptly and courteously to guests or staff as required Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy periods Skills Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a professional kitchen environment Strong knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is highly desirable Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude Flexibility to adapt to changing menus or operational requirements This role provides an excellent platform for culinary professionals eager to develop their skills within a dynamic team. We value commitment, creativity, and professionalism in our staff, ensuring a positive working environment where excellence is celebrated. Benefits: Discounted or free food Work Location: In person

We are looking for a fantastic person to join our kitchen team. If you love food, bring a positive attitude to work every day, and want a role that still lets you have your evenings free, we’d love to hear from you! What we’re looking for: A Positive Mindset: You bring good energy and a smile to the kitchen. Eager to Learn: You’re curious, open to feedback, and love picking up new culinary skills. Flexibility: You’re a team player who is happy to jump in where needed. A Little Experience: Some time spent in a kitchen is preferred, but a great work ethic and passion matter most! The Details: Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (No late nights!) Days: Including weekends. Environment: Friendly, supportive, and collaborative. If this sounds like you—or someone you know —please send me a direct message with a little bit about yourself and any relevant experience. Looking forward to cooking up something great together!

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.

We’re Hiring: Experienced Indian Chef – Full Time Jaggi’s Pure Vegetarian Restaurant – Ilford We are looking for an experienced Indian Chef to join our busy kitchen team at Jaggi’s, a pure vegetarian restaurant serving authentic Indian street food, South Indian dishes, Punjabi favourites, and tandoori breads. The ideal candidate must have strong experience working in a highly busy restaurant kitchen environment and be confident in preparing a wide range of dishes including: South Indian: Idli, Vada, Dosa, Sambhar, Chutneys North Indian & Punjabi: Halwa Puri, Chole Bhature, Parathas Tandoor: Tandoori Roti, Naan, Kulcha and other Indian breads Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook high-quality pure vegetarian Indian dishes., • Manage daily food preparation for morning service., • Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control., • Prepare fresh batters, doughs, gravies, chutneys, sambhar and fillings., • Operate dosa tawa, paratha tawa, tandoor and other kitchen equipment safely., • Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety and cleanliness standards., • Follow kitchen procedures, stock rotation and food labelling., • Support the team during busy service periods., • Ensure all dishes are prepared quickly, correctly and to restaurant standards., • Help with kitchen organisation and daily prep planning. Position Details: • Full-time position, • Morning shifts only, • Pure vegetarian kitchen, • Busy restaurant environment, • Must have a valid UK visa / right to work in the UK Benefits: • Annual leave, • Pension plan, • Staff discount, • Better working environment, • Great opportunity for personal and professional growth, • Supportive team and long-term career development We are looking for someone reliable, experienced, hardworking and passionate about authentic Indian vegetarian cooking. To apply, please send your CV or contact us directly via messaging on Job today. Note: PLEASE DON'T APPLY - IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE FOR SWITCHING CURRENT SKILLED WORKER VISA UNDER THE CHEF CATEGORY ONLY. Jaggi’s Pure Vegetarian Restaurant Ilford

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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 full-time Manager to help bring this space to life day to day. This is not a traditional restaurant management role. We need someone who is equally comfortable running service, managing a bar, coordinating events, hosting guests and helping shape a fast-moving programme. The right person will love hospitality, have strong operational instincts, and be excited by the idea of working in a venue where things are always changing. This role will be central to the identity of the space. Over time, we want guests to come back not only because of the residencies and events we programme, but because of the team, the atmosphere and the experience we create every week. 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 Manager will play a key role in protecting that consistency while helping the programme feel fresh, exciting and well executed. What you’ll be responsible for Programming and coordination • Manage the operational logistics of each residency, event or takeover from set-up to breakdown, • Coordinate arrivals, check-ins, handovers and transitions between guest chefs or collaborators, • Support the execution of the venue calendar and ensure each event is properly prepared, • Work closely with founders and collaborators to make sure concepts are launch-ready, • Help spot operational risks early and solve problems before they affect service Venue and bar operations • Oversee the day-to-day running of the venue and ensure the space is consistently set up to a high standard, • Develop, manage and continuously improve the drinks offering of the space, • Oversee bar operations, stock ordering, supplier coordination and inventory management, • Lead service during event and residency nights, setting the tone for the floor and ensuring strong execution throughout, • Take ownership of team leadership on shift, creating clear communication, strong standards and a positive service culture, • Help build and shape a small but high-performing team around the space as it grows, • Create a strong team culture centred around hospitality, accountability and adaptability, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, readiness and compliance across the venue Guest experience and commercial delivery • Manage reservations and set up events in booking systems, • Handle private hire enquiries and support conversion where relevant, • Act as host on the floor, helping create a warm, confident and memorable guest experience, • Ensure consistency in service and atmosphere across very different concepts and residencies, • Support post-event reviews by helping assess performance, guest feedback and operational learnings Sales and cost performance • Take ownership of the venue’s day-to-day commercial performance, • Help drive sales during events through strong floor leadership, upselling and service flow, • Manage labour deployment in line with expected demand and venue targets, • Monitor stock usage, wastage and ordering to maintain tight cost control, • Track performance across sales, labour and gross margin, and flag opportunities for improvement, • Support post-event reviews with a clear view on what performed well commercially and operationally Marketing and content coordination • Coordinate photoshoots and content capture around key events and launches, • Support social media, newsletters and website updates, either directly or in coordination with external support, • Help bring ideas for events, collaborations and guest engagement, • Contribute creatively to how the space is presented and experienced What we’re looking for We are looking for someone with a mix of bar, service and events experience, who is excited by the idea of helping build something new. You likely have: • Experience managing services in a hospitality venue, • Experience managing or running a bar, • Experience coordinating or delivering events, private hires, pop ups or activations, • Confidence leading a team and running a floor, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Good commercial instincts and an understanding of how service quality drives repeat business, • A calm, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment We think you’ll thrive if you are: • Energised by a constantly evolving environment, • Comfortable switching between planning, service and admin, • A strong host who genuinely enjoys people, • Interested in food, drinks and hospitality culture, • Full of ideas and excited to contribute creatively, • Able to maintain consistency even when the concept changes week to week, • Motivated by building a venue with real personality and community around it Ideal profile This role could suit someone who has worked as: • a Bar Manager looking for broader ownership, • an Events Manager with strong hospitality operations experience, • a Venue Manager from an independent restaurant, wine bar or creative hospitality concept, • an Assistant General Manager ready to step into a more entrepreneurial and varied role Other details • Full-time role based in Mare Street, East London, • Evening and weekend availability required, • Salary dependent on experience, • Opportunity to help shape a new hospitality concept from the ground up, • Target start date: April 28th 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. Studio 3 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.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for an Assistant Manager to join our amazing team. In return you will receive a competitive base salary up to £29,000 per annum plus a generous bonus and excellent benefits! £28,000 - £30,000 OTE - £33,000 Who are we? 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. Our Leytonstone has proved a huge hit with the locals! Serving pizza for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, you can now be sure to get a top-notch pizza pie in E11 & E10. What will I be doing? • Supporting the General Manager in all aspects of running the shop during peak, busy shifts. * Running your own shifts in the General Managers absence., • Keeping the team motivated and bringing great energy to each and every shift!, • Managing customer expectations, always going above and beyond., • Assisting with weekly reports, shop orders and team appraisals and development. What are we looking for? • Someone who has at least one years' experience as an Assistant Manager, ideally within a fast-paced, casual dining setting., • Someone who has great knowledge of both food hygiene and health and safety procedures., • An enthusiastic team leader and motivator who is a real people person with exceptional interpersonal skills., • It would be advantageous if you have previously worked within a takeaway setting., • An ambitious individual who would love to progress to a General Manager in the near future! What's on offer: • Monthly bonus which is based on KPIs (after probation is passed), • 40-hour contract, we love to promote a great work-life balance!, • Option to have an hourly rate., • 28 days holiday., • Christmas Closure., • Loads of room for progression!, • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts for family and friends across all sites!, • Staff parties throughout the year., • Cycle to work scheme., • Tech scheme., • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP https://yardsalepizza.com/

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our team at CPK. The Kitchen Porter plays a key role in maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and smooth operation of the kitchen. This is a fast-paced environment, so you must be able to work efficiently under pressure and support the chefs when needed. Key Responsibilities • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, • Wash and clean all dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and storage areas, • Ensure all kitchen areas (floors, walls, bins, sinks) are kept clean and organised at all times, • Dispose of waste correctly and follow recycling procedures, • Assist chefs with basic food preparation when required (e.g. washing vegetables, peeling, portioning), • Receive and store deliveries properly, ensuring stock is organised (FIFO method), • Keep dishwashing area clean, tidy, and fully stocked with chemicals, • Support the team during busy service periods, • Follow all food safety and health & safety regulations What We Offer • Full-time hours, • Staff meals provided, • Opportunities to grow within the company, • Supportive and team-focused working environment Expectations At CPK, we expect all team members to: • Be punctual and reliable, • Maintain high personal hygiene standards, • Work as part of a team and support others, • Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean and organised

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Deputy General Manager to join our amazing team. In return you will receive a competitive base salary up to £34,000 per annum plus a generous bonus and excellent benefits! £31,000 - £34,000 OTE - £37,000 Who are we? 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. Our Leytonstone has proved a huge hit with the locals! Serving pizza for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, you can now be sure to get a top-notch pizza pie in E11 & E10. What will I be doing? • Supporting the General Manager in all aspects of running the shop during peak, busy shifts. * Running your own shifts in the General Managers absence., • Keeping the team motivated and bringing great energy to each and every shift!, • Managing customer expectations, always going above and beyond., • Assisting with weekly reports, shop orders and team appraisals and development. What are we looking for? • Someone who has at least one years' experience as a Deputy Manager, ideally within a fast-paced, casual dining setting., • Someone who has great knowledge of both food hygiene and health and safety procedures., • An enthusiastic team leader and motivator who is a real people person with exceptional interpersonal skills., • It would be advantageous if you have previously worked within a takeaway setting., • An ambitious individual who would love to progress to a General Manager in the near future! What's on offer: • Monthly bonus which is based on KPIs (after probation is passed), • 40-hour contract, we love to promote a great work-life balance!, • 28 days holiday., • Christmas Closure., • Loads of room for progression!, • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts for family and friends across all sites!, • Staff parties throughout the year., • Cycle to work scheme., • Tech scheme., • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP https://yardsalepizza.com/

Duties and responsibilities include prepares, seasons and cooks foodstuffs or oversees their preparation and monitors the quality of finished dishes. To Monitor the production of food and ensure consistent quality and presented to the Highest standards. To maintain high standard of personal presentation and hygiene whilst preparing food and to assist in the training and development of staff. Responsible for the preparation of all various Indian food items including traditional Indian vegetarian and other non-vegetarian items.