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Job Title: Production Chef Contract: Full time, permanent Hours: 40 hours / week Mon - Thu: 12pm - 8pm Fri: 10am - 6pm On acceptance of the position, the successful candidate will be required to work 10am - 6pm each day for the first month in order to complete training alongside our senior chef. Location: Sydenham, London Description We are seeking a full time, experienced production chef to join our friendly team at our busy kitchen in Sydenham, London. The Family Food Co is on a mission to support parents by providing delicious, convenient and nutritionally balanced frozen meals and our amazing chefs are the heart of our business. You will be cooking all our meals from scratch for our brand, Pots for Tots, using the best ingredients in a friendly and supportive environment - this isn’t your regular chef role! Supported by our Senior Production Chef and reporting to our Head of Product, you will be responsible for ensuring every one of our frozen ready meals is cooked to perfection - attention to detail and a love of food is of course a must! Requirements - Minimum 3 years in a professional food environment to include a minimum of 1 year in a food production environment (restaurant/catering experience is useful, but it is essential you also have demonstrable experience in a production environment producing packaged food for retail, not just hospitality cooking) - Level 2 food hygiene certificate, a demonstrable knowledge of proper food hygiene practices and a full understanding of EHO requirements (a bonus if you also have knowledge of SALSA accreditation!) - Fast and flexible worker - it gets busy in our kitchen; we need you to be able to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining our super high quality standards and facing challenges with enthusiasm - Ability to follow recipes exactly - our meals are carefully designed to meet our nutritional and cost requirements, therefore you will need to produce to an exact specification ensuring all weights/measures and cook times are adhered to (there’s no room for creative flare during the cooking of our meals, as consistency is crucial - however, we regularly develop new meals and this is where you can bring your ideas and get creative!) - Confident working independently and leading a team of Kitchen Assistants - our KAs are invaluable, helping with everything from portioning meals, basic food prep and keeping the kitchen clean to loading/unloading deliveries and organising our storage space. Our Senior Chef works from 6am - 2pm, so once settled into the role and all training is completed, you will be responsible for overseeing the second half of the day and coordinating the KAs (support from the Head of Product is always on hand!) - Confident using a computer to input basic data into our systems / locate and print files etc - High level of spoken and written English Benefits - £28k pro rata - 30 days holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays - We believe in rewarding our staff, so, on successful completion of your probation period there is an opportunity to enter into the employee EMI option scheme

WAXY O'CONNOR'S & WAXY'S LITTLE SISTER W1D 6DD Full time Bartender; experience required; evenings and weekends availability. WRITE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT WAXY O'CONNOR'S & WAXY'S LITTLE SISTER IN LONDON'S WEST END ABOUT THE VENUE London's biggest and best Irish bar sells more Guinness at any other in the UK. The team here serve up a warm welcome with a distinct Irish accent. So the vibe is laid back – except when we're watching the big games in Rugby, Hurling and Gaelic Football or hosting a traditional music session. Our team are enthusiastic about sharing their love of all things Irish and building on our reputation for warm hospitality and traditional, wholesome food. If you share our passion and are up for the craic, you'll be made most welcome too. ABOUT THE ROLE Our bar tenders do whatever they can to make a customer’s experience with us a truly memorable one. So, you’ll be joining a fun but professional team who support each other and thrive on getting to know our customers’ needs and exceeding their expectations. Part of that is running an efficient bar, ensuring stocks are maintained, the customer environment is clean, and our products are up to scratch. You’ll also look out for further sales opportunities whenever possible and take advantage of on-going training to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. If you want to bring your personality to work and be part of a small team supported by our national network and all the opportunities that entails, it’s time to get your story straight. It’s time to apply. ABOUT GLENDOLA LEISURE Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual are you are then you’re the one for us. It is time you stopped going to work and started coming to life. What We Are Proud to Offer: - Some of the best Career Growth opportunities in the industry - Flexible shift patterns – to fit around the other important things in life - A competitive and progressive salary - A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis. - Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them - Access to professional mental health resources and an employee assistance programme on completion of one years' service - Private Medical cover available on completion of one years’ service - 28 days paid holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays. - Annual staff events - 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues - Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.

Brunswick East is a much loved neighbourhood cafe, in the heart of Dalston. Founded by two Australian sisters, we're a women lead business with a reputation for excellence. The Brunswick East name began almost 9 years ago with our cafe in the heart of Dalston. 5 years ago we proudly set up our Hackney Downs bakery where we work with regenerative flours, and produce all our own sourdoughs, pastries and baked good from scratch. We are well known for our high standards regarding all things brunch, coffee and baked goods. With the addition of our urban allotment Sky Farm, our 3500 sq ft rooftop allotment at Dalston. Working closely with our head grower we grow our produce from seed, cultivating and harvesting our own seasonal product all year round. Our reputation for creative and delicious food, is built from our desire to produce outstanding dishes from top quality seasonal produce, delivered with a vibe more in tune with the Melbourne brunch scene, from where we hail. We are passionate about hand crafting our menu from scratch and proudly make everything we serve in house. This ranges from sauces, to pickles & ferments, to house cured & smoked bacon, meats & fish, homemade cheeses (feta, halloumi etc), homemade yoghurt, miso's and vegetable charcuterie. Sustainability and reducing waste is very important to us too, and influences our seasonal menu, using local farms employing regenerative practices. Sustainability also plays a huge part of the choices we make within the day to day operation of the shop, and we are always striving for new ways we can reduce our waste, and impact. We are passionate about creating an open and atmospheric environment, whilst delivering exceptional food, coffee and all things sourdough and baked goods. Working with a wonderful team this is a great opportunity for the right person to lead a committed and forward thinking team. THE ROLE, GENERAL MANAGER - Being a speciality coffee enthusiast, passionate about sustainable food culture and zero waste ideals - Providing leadership, reliability and a genuine enthusiasm towards our industry - Working in line with our zero waste initiatives and goals - Overseeing shop operations, budgets, ordering and smooth daily operation - Ensuring excellent customer service at all times - Maintain & Promote Health & Safety, and our workplace values - Forge relationships with our regulars (new & old!) - Leading our front of house team, FOH rotas, providing mentorship, FOH HR duties: including reviews, recruitment, managing team bonuses - Co-ordinate and oversea seasonal events and private bookings BENEFITS - 28 day’s holiday pay - Pension scheme - Day time hours (except for a few very special Sky Farm supper club evenings and private bookings) - Monthly rotas, including one weekend off a month - Staff meals/ free coffees all day long - Progressive and fun atmosphere WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - A passion for quality coffee, seasonal and sustainable food culture - Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role across hospitality including speciality coffee & front of house - Exceptional attention to detail - Willingness to always go the extra mile for our customers - Ability to lead, coach and develop a team - A desire to work in a progressive workplace where environmental impact and staff welfare are central If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.

My Neighbours the Dumplings is a family-run business with 2 local neighbourhood restaurants in East London, specialising in hand-made dumplings and dim sum style dishes made from scratch in-house. We originally started out as a successful pop-up before opening our first restaurant in lower Clapton in 2016. In Summer 2019 we opened our second restaurant in the heart of Victoria Park village. What we do: Offering a selection of dumplings and small plates served family-style to share. Our dedicated Dumpling Team hand-makes all of our dumplings from scratch each day, whilst our Kitchen Team prepares the rest of the menu and handles our two daily services. We work closely with our specialist suppliers to showcase high-quality East/SE Asian ingredients and produce alongside sustainable British meat & seafood. Why we do it: Our menu is a reflection of our diverse restaurant family. It focuses mainly on Cantonese and other Chinese regional recipes and flavours but also draws inspiration from other East and South-East Asian cuisines, combining traditional techniques, family recipes and fond food memories with new ideas contributed by our teams. Each restaurant has its own style and atmosphere but we work to promote consistency and unity across both restaurants and all teams. We are committed to being an inclusive, positive work environment, with a diverse mix of gender, backgrounds and nationalities at all levels across the company. We value people with a strong work ethic and passion for hospitality who want to progress and we provide staff training and monthly skills workshops to encourage personal growth and understanding.

We are an established local restaurant, trading over 14 years, known for seasonal, made from scratch food. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity. We also serve specialty coffee and directly import artisan products from Europe. We are looking for an experienced and creative Chef to work alongside our team and under the direction of our Head Chef. Ideal candidate would also be happy to contribute and help in improving existing brunch and dinner offerings as well as helping out in daily running of all aspects of the Kitchen. Main requirements: - experience in modern restaurants/hotels/bakeries - high attention to detail - ability to follow and create new recipes - adaptable, team player, customer focused and setting high standards and producing consistently high quality - cleaning and maintaining high standards

La Nonna Pasta Fresca Job description 25-30 Hours a week We are looking for an FOH Supervisor to join our vibrant team! Our business is growing and we have an exciting opportunity to join us in a new 44 cover restaurant within the vibrant bustle of Brixton Market. The Concept: La Nonna Pasta Fresca will serve an array of fresh pasta dishes in a busy contemporary open kitchen setting. All of our pasta and sauces are made from scratch with passion on site each day, using the freshest of ingredients. We need super star who will thrive in a fast paced environment - Key responsibilities: Able to oversee the team on busy nights and organise the team alongside management Help coach and develop a successful team who take pride in their work Set standards to consistently deliver the best quality food and outstanding service to all Work with us to build an exceptional reputation and hunger for our food! The Ideal Candidate will: Be passionate about fresh pasta/Italian cuisine Have experience of working managerial role in a restaurant setting Have excellent verbal communication skills Have a great work ethic that they can instil in others Be available to work on Friday nights, Saturday days and nights and Sunday daytimes

We are looking for a Senior Chef de Partie at Nº35 Mackenzie Walk in Canary Wharf Located in the heart of Canary Wharf a short walk from the Tube station, we have a cozy kitchen that serves food from 9 am–10.30 pm, seven days a week, with an all-day dining menu that is prepared fresh from scratch on-site, so chefs are at the heart of the business. We are passionate about sustainability and provide a great environment for learning and development and advancing your career. If you are an experienced Chef, with a minimum of 1-years of experience in your current position, we would like to hear from you. You will love food, be well presented, have great timekeeping, and have experience operating in a section, running busy shifts, and managing the prep. We offer a great package of salary and service charge which is shared equally between all staff on site. Job Types: Full time Salary: up to 15£ per hour

⚡We are looking for superstar Demi Pastry Chef to join the squadra! Are you ready for the challenge?? 🍕 OUR OFFER: 💰Competitive salary of £15.94 p/hour + hourly tips ❤️‍🔥Full time, permanent role (2 consecutives days off) 🍝 Meals on shift 🤑 Employee discount on food and drink at our restaurants 🌸 Free access to mental health and well-being support - Open Up 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Referral scheme - £500 bonus when you refer a friend! 🏆 Employee of the month award 🏋️ Continuous training and career opportunities! 🌍 Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues 💥 And much mooore! YOUR MISSION: 👉To create our authentic Italian desserts from scratch each day! 👉To support a smooth service by working in a professional, clean and efficient way 👉Embody Big Mamma's values: authenticity, excellence, meritocracy and entrepreneurship YOUR SKILLS: 🍕Big BIG Smile! 🍕Great energy, proactive attitude, and team spirit 🍕Boundless passion for pasta, pizza, tiramisu e tutti i buoni prodotti! 🍕Previous experience as Demi Pastry Chef role is essential 🍕English intermediate, Italian would be a plus MORE ABOUT US: Big Mamma is a group of Italian restaurants founded in 2015 in Paris. With more than 10,000 customers per day, unique and iconic locations and authentic 100% homemade cuisine, the group currently includes 24 venues between France, UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. Apply today and we will call you!!

We are looking for someone with experience at CDP level but further training is provided. Your main responsibilities will be: - Assist the Head and Sous Chef in crafting and presenting delectable Greek dishes. - Uphold the utmost standards in cleanliness, hygiene and food safety. - Work closely with the culinary team to create appealing specials and seasonal menu additions. - Promoting a positive and team-oriented work atmosphere- both with the kitchen and FOH team - We believe in the growth of our team members and cultivate a nurturing work culture. If you're an ambitious individual eager to broaden your culinary skills and play a part in a thriving, independent restaurant, we would be thrilled to meet you. We are making all our dishes in house, from pork skewers and pickles to ox heart fillets so good knife skills are important. Love for food and the craft that goes behind making a great dish is paramount. Estimated weekly hours 40 Evi's is a busy neighbourhood restaurant that opened last summer in the heart of East Dulwich. It is an intimate space of 25 covers with a small kitchen that's fun and creative. The food is a celebration of Greek food from the grill, classic and seasonal meze plates and salads all made using premium producers and suppliers. The style of the restaurant is casual but with emphasis on quality and ethically-sourced produce. Food and soft drinks that is all freshly prepared in the restaurant from scratch and an eclectic selection of wines and beers from small producers.

We are looking for a pastry chef who is willing to develop his her skills we are a take away bakery production we make cake and dessert and viennoiserie croissant paint au chocolat new york rolls...etc everything from scratch,a good common sense creative fast lerner working under pressure, ...., we use fresh ingredients, a competitive salary for the right candidate,due to high applications we will answer only if you qualify for this role,

We are an established local restaurant, trading over 14 years, known for seasonal, made from scratch food. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity. We also serve specialty coffee and directly import artisan products from Europe. We are looking for an experienced and creative Sous Chef to work alongside our team and under the direction of our Head Chef. Ideal candidate would also be happy to contribute and help in improving existing brunch and dinner offerings as well as helping out in daily running of all aspects of the Kitchen. Main requirements: - experience in contemporary/modern cuisines (Brunch/Lunch/Dinner) - high attention to detail - ability to follow and create new recipes - adaptable, team player, customer focused and setting high standards and producing consistently high quality - cleaning and maintaining high standards

Head Chef La Nonna Pasta Fresca We work in an open kitchen so the customers can see us do what we do best! Our working hours are incredibly work-life balance friendly, having two days off per week, Monday being fixed as we are closed and all other days, you'll never work later than 11pm. We need chefs who will: Be able to develop dishes seasonally and understand the GP food costing in general. Work closely with all team members, as we are a one team approach Produce and prepare food to the agreed standard and within agreed timescales Adhere stringently to all food hygiene and health & safety legislation at all times Work with us to build an exceptional reputation and hunger for our food! Be searching for a hands-on role. The Ideal Candidate will: Have previously worked with fresh pasta and Italian cuisine is essential Have excellent knowledge of running a kitchen. Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience Be passionate about food and the ingredients they work with Have at least 1 year experience in a structured kitchen environment as a Head Chef Be an exceptional communicator Have experience on running a kitchen during service Have a great work ethic that they can inspire the team Be calm under pressure, and work using their own initiative Hours The hours would be 48 hours per week, having two days off per week, including Mondays. Our Restaurant closes at 10pm, so you will rarely work past 11pm (even on weekends). We are looking for a chef with experience as a Head Chef that is looking to to join our team in Brixton for our 45 cover restaurant specialising in fresh pasta within the vibrant Brixton Market. The Concept: La Nonna is an independent neighbourhood Italian restaurant bringing artisan-crafted fresh pasta plates to the heart of Brixton’s vibrant and bustling Market Row. Celebrating the best of speciality and seasonal produce from Italy and the UK, La Nonna is all about humble, honest and uncomplicated cooking in an intimate relaxed open kitchen environment. History of La Nonna - La Nonna Pasta Fresca is a fresh pasta concept started in 2018 in Flat Iron Square as a street food stall and after opening the second street food restaurant and due to the popularity of the food we have decided to open a bricks and mortar site. We take pride in making everything from scratch with a passion using the freshest ingredients and keeping true to our Italian Nonna. The Brixton site is a modern take on a Trattoria with cocktails, wines and the freshest pasta in town inside the atmospheric bustle of Brixton Market.

We are an established local restaurant, trading over 14 years, known for seasonal, made from scratch food. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity. We also serve specialty coffee and directly import artisan products from Europe. We are looking for an experienced and creative Sous Chef to work alongside our team and under the direction of our Head Chef. Ideal candidate would also be happy to contribute and help in improving existing brunch and dinner offerings as well as helping out in daily running of all aspects of the Kitchen. Main requirements: - experience in contemporary/modern cuisines (Brunch/Lunch/Dinner) - high attention to detail - ability to follow and create new recipes - adaptable, team player, customer focused and setting high standards and producing consistently high quality - cleaning and maintaining high standards

We are an established local restaurant, trading over 14 years, known for seasonal, made from scratch food. Our focus has always been on quality over quantity. We also serve specialty coffee and directly import artisan products from Europe. We are looking for an all rounder Kitchen Assistant to work alongside our Kitchen team and under the direction of our Head Chef. Ideal candidate would also be happy to work on both of our locations (Fulham and High Street Ken) and help in out in daily running of all aspects of the Kitchen/Restaurant. Main requirements: - relevant experience in modern restaurants/hotels/bakeries - high attention to detail - ability to follow recipes - adaptable, team player, customer focused - cleaning and maintaining high standards - kitchen porter and preparation - flexibility to work at both restaurants (SW6 and W8)

At our newly opened brunch and breakfast restaurant in North End Rd, Fulham we cook from scratch to provide our customers with the freshest and most delicious breakfast, brunch, and coffee with the highest customer service. For this position, you will focus on providing breakfast and brunch. You will need to love cooking, work well in a team, work efficiently and be able to cope under pressure. You will need to strive to achieve excellent service levels at all times and ensure cleanliness and health and safety is always maintained. Does this sound good to you? If you have these attributes, get in touch and let’s have a chat. **Responsibilities Preparing, cooking and plating up breakfast and brunch to the highest standards Ensure items are delivered on time to the customer for both eat in and takeaway Maintain food and health safety standards at all times Take pride in what you produce and be an advocate for our values **Skills Trained as a chef and passionate about cooking Punctual and flexible. Work alongside other team members in the kitchen and restaurant Team player and willing to help others when required Excellent communication **Job requirements At least 1 year’s demonstrable experience as a chef or breakfast chef Written and verbal English Legally be able to work in the UK Job Types: Full-time Salary: From £11.00 per hour

Looking for an experience Chef de Partie to join a Private members club in central London. You will have experience in working with fresh produce and skilled in sauces, as this role will see you starting as a Chef de Partie in the sauce section. You need to be able to cook and made all menu sauces from scratch. The role is 5 days over 7, 37.5 hours per week. Benefits include: - Overtime paid or time off in Lieu - 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays - Pension Scheme with Royal London that the club fully pay - Private medical cover through Medicash.

No1 Duke Street in Richmond is looking for Chef De Partie immediate start. We are a new casual dining/neighbourhood bar concept. We have a beautiful open kitchen that serves food from 9 am–10.00 pm, seven days a week, with an all-day dining menu that is prepared fresh from scratch on-site, so chefs are at the heart of the business. If you are an experienced Chef, with a minimum of 1-year of experience in your current position, we would like to hear from you. All chefs must be willing to work, mornings, split shifts, nights, and weekends. You will love food, be well presented, have great timekeeping, and be capable of prepping and running a section on a busy service. We pay up to 15ph depending on experience (including service Charge) and 28 days holiday per year paid pro-rata. We currently have sites in No29 Battersea Power Station West, looking for Chef De Partie's immediate start. We are a new casual dining/neighbourhood bar concept. We have a beautiful open kitchen that serves food from 9 am–10.00 pm, seven days a week, with an all-day dining menu that is prepared fresh from scratch on-site, so chefs are at the heart of the business. If you are an experienced Chef, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in your current position, we would like to hear from you. All chefs must be willing to work, mornings, split shifts, nights, and weekends. You will love food, be well presented, have great timekeeping, and be capable of prepping and running a section on a busy service. We pay up to 15ph depending on experience (included service Charge) 28 days holiday per year paid pro-rata. We currently have sites in Richmond, Chiswick, Battersea, Canary Wharf, Wimbledon, Ealing, Clapham Common, and Pimlico. We will look to promote internally with the right candidates if you are interested in progressing your career with us. We are recruiting for CDP, Commis Chefs and KP right now. If you are interested in a position, please send us your CV, we would love to hear from you.

Lievito Madre is a small independent pizzeria and Italian restaurant located in the heart of Clapham and due to our business growing,, we are looking for a one full time who will keep up with our premium food standards. Ideally we would like someone with a good eye for details, quick to learn, someone who has a positive attitude and who will be an amazing team player. Our menu is mainly traditional but with a few contemporary dishes using the freshest ingredients and delicious pizza dough. We make all our pasta sauces, toppings and desserts in-house from scratch. We would love to see candidates with previous pizza and pasta experience and we will provide some site specific training to the right candidate. If you are ready to join our team, do not hesitate to contact us. Some of the perks of the job are free staff meals, staff discount and NEST pension enrolment. We pay monthly on the last Friday of every month via PAYE. We look forward to hearing from you.

Light House is a highly regarded neighbourhood restaurant serving modern international food. The restaurant has been open for 24 years and has a strong and loyal following. We are looking for a passionate chef who enjoys cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients, is a good leader and enjoys working in a team. We only use fresh seasonal ingredients and make all our dishes from scratch.

We are looking for a strong chef de partie to join our team. You must enjoy working in a team and be hard working 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

Preparing and cooking home made meals from scratch such as English classics Shepherds Pie, Fish and Chips and Roast dinner. Also being able to manage the kitchen and lead a team cooking on the grill and preparing sandwiches, omelettes and breakfasts. Experience is necessary.

We're looking for experienced Pizzaioli to join Canova Hall in Brixton. Experience of working with dough is essential. We have an extensive Italian menu with our own recipes which are all developed from scratch using fresh ingredients each day, so preparation is a key role within our business. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is also looking to cross-train or work towards becoming a Chef, a positive attitude to work and ability to work in a team is essential, all training will be provided otherwise. There are currently positions available in part-time and full-time for this role, and we can be flexible on hours if you have some restrictions on availability. We offer a competitive rate of pay with all service charge and tips going directly to the team, as well as a strong training program providing the opportunity for professional progression within our business for those with dive and passion to rise through the ranks in the hospitality industry. If you are friendly, hardworking and passionate about food, we want you.

We are looking for experienced and talented grill chef to join our team in Beckenham. Most of our food is made in house from scratch working with fresh ingredients. The venue is a busy bubbling restaurant open from 8pm to 22 Tuesday to Thursday and 8 to 23 Friday to Sunday. Suited for friendly, energetic and professional team players! We offer an average of 50/60 hours per week, a competitive rate of pay, training and staff food/drinks. There is a great training program in place and plenty of opportunity to grow in the business. We look forward to hearing from you!