Second chef jobs in London

As a Second chef in pizza pilgrims your role is to support the headchef in some duties. This is a nice opportunity to develop yourself and professional growth. You need to be an expert in all sections on the line (Stretching, toppings and the oven), counts food stock and understand variances, complete tasks, labelling, deliveries and invoices.

Recently included in Time Out’s Top 25 Pizza in London. Ace Pizza is looking for an experienced pizza chef to join the team at our Hackney home The Pembury Tavern. You’ll be supporting the head chef, managing pizza service, helping with orders and stock control. You should be confident working alone and be passionate about making pizza. If you’re on the way to becoming a head chef but need some more experience under your belt this is the role for you. We only want applications from people who love dough and the whole pizza process. You must have professional kitchen experience and be comfortable with prep schedules. We have a unique pizza made with a 48 hour cold fermented biga dough. We’re not Neapolitan so don’t apply if that’s what you’re looking for. You should be confident in hand-shaping and stretching lots of pizza during service and be responsible for organizing the dough and food prep schedules. Must haves - You must have at least 2 years experience making pizza, this is a fast paced environment. - Excellent spoken and written English - Experience managing a team a plus, wiling to learn and teach other members of the team essential. - Able to work evenings and weekends though we’ll always try to give you at least one whole weekend off a month. We’ll offer you a fun and creative working environment, flexible schedule, intercompany discounts plus lots of opportunity to grow with us.

RAMEN SOUS CHEF Remuneration and Benefits Up to £16.60 per hour Training and development, with genuine career development opportunities Free meals after each shift 50% off meals for up to four people when not working so you can hang out with friends and family £100 Tonkotsu voucher for your birthday Annual staff party Referral scheme (refer a friend and earn up to £1,020) Paid sabbatical leave for long-serving team members Are you eager to learn new skills? Are you fun, confident and motivated? Then look no further! With our comprehensive training plan and support from the rest of your team, you will be set up for success in no time! Tonkotsu began serving ramen in 2012 in Soho. We have a few more restaurants now but our approach to our food and people is the same - we're passionate about providing excellent ramen with our homemade noodles made and served by well paid, well trained, and happy people. At Tonkotsu we define ourselves and our culture by four core behavioural values – Keep it Kodawari, Kaizen to the End, Omoiyari All the Way and Praise the Ramen – find out what they mean at the bottom of the page – and we expect you to adhere to these values, keeping them alive. We expect a lot, but we give a lot too – in return for all the hard work, you’ll be paid well and get some cool benefits. Key Responsibilities Help led a motivated team to ensure a smooth-running and profitable kitchen Help to hire, train, and supervise full time and part-time employees Drive profitability within the restaurant by controlling labour, stock ordering, storage and wastage and serving great food efficiently Ensure all financial procedures are adhered to, which include (but not limited to): labour and stock control Ensure the Health and Safety regulations are strictly observed, recorded and archived Monitor quality and availability of products and service provided Hitting agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), which include Customer Satisfaction score, Health, Safety and Hygiene audit results and Operational Checks Ensure all security procedures are adhered to Complete all necessary documentation to company standard (e.g., Trail) Live and breathe the four Values Key Behaviours Keep it Kodawari – We are perfectionists! We will have an eye for detail and use this to ensure customers have everything they need. You will be trained and guided but we also expect you to use your judgement to prioritise tasks and adhere to our standards. You will take responsibility for your actions, even when you’ve made a mistake. You will have an infectious determination to make sure your customers are served the best food possible. Omoiyari all the way – We are compassionate and inclusive You will be friendly, approachable and use empathy to perceive the feelings of your team and customers. You will not discriminate against anyone on any grounds. You will have a genuine passion for hospitality that will ensure our customers feel welcome and looked after. Kaizen to the end – we constantly strive for improvement Nobody is perfect! We are all on a journey of improvement – personal and professional. You will be curious to learn and eager to develop. Praise the Ramen – We are committed to providing very high-quality food and drinks Your product knowledge will be second to none and you will share your knowledge and enthusiasm for the food we serve with the team, keeping an eye on product quality. You will be an expert in the workings of the Tonkotsu kitchen and passion for excellent customer experience.

Job Title: Production Chef/Team Leader Hybrid Role 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 chef/team leader 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 kitchen 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 and that our kitchen operates smoothly - attention to detail and a love of food is of course a must! This is a hybrid role - part of your time will be spent cooking our range of meals/snacks or doing food prep for the Senior Chef, and part of your time will be spent leading our team of Kitchen Assistants in the general running of the kitchen (portioning/packing food, cleaning, completing paperwork, accepting deliveries, closing checks). Therefore confidence with both basic cooking skills and team leadership is essential. Requirements - Minimum 3 years in a professional food environment, ideally to include a minimum of 1 year in a food production environment (restaurant/catering experience is useful, but demonstrable experience in a production environment is desired) - 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

Second Pizza Chef Up to £14 per hour Ciao! Franco Manca, the Neapolitan sourdough pizza restaurant is looking for a Second Pizza Chef for our pizzerias Our menu has just 8 pizzas but since our 2008 opening in Brixton’s market, we have created an amazing reputation for producing the best Neapolitan sourdough Pizzas. We have over 70 restaurants in the UK with plans for a further expansion with possibility of career growth and personal development. We also offer our Pizza Chefs: ·       Initial training ·       Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy to become a Head Pizza chef ·       48 hours per week/28 paid holidays ·       Free yummy pizzas on shift ·       Uniforms provided and laundered ·       Pension Scheme ·       Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca and sister restaurants ·       Employee referral bonus scheme ·       Team competitions and personal rewards ·       Fun work environment The pizza chefs we are looking for will: ·       Have experience of working with a wood fire oven ·       Be capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards8.

👉🏻IMMEDIATE START ONLY Hello I’m looking for a second Pizza Chef with at least 3 years experience with wood fired oven Neapolitan pizza style. Job Duties: - Make Pizzas - Make Pizza dough - Prapare toppings - Cook some Starters - Keep the station clean and organised £16 per hour 40 hours per week 2 days off per week 1-2 double per week Fullham area Full time position Monthly payment The candidate must be eligible to work in UK (Settled or Pre-Settled status ) Thanks

Critically acclaimed and award-winning José Pizarro restaurant group is seeking a Demi Chef to join the team in our flagship restaurant, Pizarro, in the heart of vibrant Bermondsey Street. The role is very hands-on and requires someone passionate and proactive. Along with an excellent rate of pay, there are also many other benefits, an extensive training program, and excellent career opportunities. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an exciting, expanding, and progressive Company. Led by Chef José Pizarro, widely known as the Godfather of Spanish food in the UK, this is your opportunity to join the Pizarro family. In Chef James Martin's own words, he is the 'best Spanish chef, bar none!' Pizarro is the second restaurant in José Pizarro’s repertoire. If you have the personality, the drive, the commitment, and knowledge to be part of a successful team and drive the business forward we would love to hear from you. Applicant requirements: Applicant must be eligible to work full time in the UK and: One year of experience as a Demi chef Have an enthusiastic, professional, and exemplary attitude and conduct Possess good communication skills attention to detail and have previous experience in a similar role and operation. This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a successful team. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an exciting, expanding, and progressive Company. Along with an excellent rate of pay, there are also many other benefits, an extensive training program, and excellent career opportunities as per follows: What can we offer you? Free staff food through your working shift and up to 50% staff discount off food and drink, across all our restaurants and hotel. Internal development programs and further external training helping you achieve your full potential. Financial wellbeing support with the option to receive 50% of your earnings as you earn them. This means you won’t need to wait until payday for your money. Ability to save wages via our Wagestream service. Competitive rate of pay. Flexible schedule to assist a healthy work/life balance Shifts available to work around busy lives and school runs Birthday and Anniversary recognition. 28 days of holiday per annum (prorate) plus enhance holiday scheme for long service. Referral scheme with rewards. Retail discounts. Cycle to work scheme. Company pension scheme.

Description: A unique opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef! Pear Tree Cafe Lincoln’s Inn Fields is a newly refurbished 150 cover independent all-day cafe/restaurant set in the middle of this stunning central London park. We have an immediate vacancy for a self-motivated and well-organised Sous Chef to run the kitchen, along side a Head Chef. Serving breakfasts, brunches, light lunches, bar snacks and flatbreads the cafe will cater for both eat-in and takeaway customers. Its open from 8.00am until dusk and we extend our hours and offering for summer evenings with informal park dining. The food and dishes are fresh and thoughtfully crafted, menus are seasonally driven, with an emphasis on quality and provenance. Our food has a fantastic reputation and we are hoping to find the right candidate to grow with us, evolve our style and contribute directly. Pear Tree Cafe opened their first cafe in 2016 and quickly built a fantastic reputation in Battersea Park, in 2021 we launched our second site on Clapham Common. Our third cafe in Lincoln’s Inn Fields will continue providing our signature approach to London’s park cafe scene. As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of your kitchen, including: Managing and training the team of up to 4 chefs and KPs Kitchen service Driving sales Quality assurance Food G.P. Stock management Health, Safety and Hygiene Compliance with statutory regulations and legislation Promoting the goals of the organisation on a daily basis with each employee Required skills and experience: · Minimum of 1 years as a Sous Chef in a similar unit · Boundless energy and enthusiasm · Strong team leader · Customer focused · Financially aware We are looking for an enthusiastic professional Sous Chef capable of running an efficient all-day kitchen, leading by example, and mentoring staff. You must be comfortable taking direction from the business owners and be able to operate as a member of a management team, working to the same end goals, with customer experience being paramount. Previous experience in a similar unit is essential, as is catering for high volumes. Benefits: Salary: £18.00 p/h depending on experience Company Pension Scheme Meals and drinks whilst on duty Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Position: Sous Chef Years of Experience needed: 1 year as head / sous chef Pay: £39-41k pa / £18 pa

Sous Chef Salary: £43,000 in tronc Are you a Sous Chef with experience in Premium or Luxury Dining? We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team at our renowned 5 Star Hotel in Park Lane We are looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction. Responsibilities Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation in the kitchen Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers Requirements and skills 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures Excellent record of kitchen and staff management Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions Familiar with industry’s best practices Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a big plus as would speaking any other languages as we are an inclusive diverse kitchen What our Chefs say about us... "Nice place to work, Nice Team and People, very clean kitchen'' Apply Now and if successful we'll invite you for a trial so you can see for yourself We look forward to meeting you Job Type: Full-time Salary: £43,000 in tronc

Pizza Pilgrims is looking for talented Second (Pizza) Chefs! #BeYourself #EnjoyYourself😜 #RespectOthers #PushYourself Above are the 4 values we live by, do you live by them too? What are we looking for? - Pizza Chefs with previous experience in the second in charge role - Professionals who wants to develop and grow in their careers - Passionate and proud of the pizzas they make everyday - High standards of Health & Safety What are we offering: - Up to £36k base salary + £7k minimum Tronc guaranteed + 20% bonus & many pizza perks - Sabbatical - extra 4 weeks off every 5 years - Up to 33 paid holiday a year - A fantastic buzzy environment, it's fun to be at work! - Career development within the company - Staff parties - Trips to Italy - Top quality ingredients from Italy Get in touch! 🍕

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.

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.

As a Senior Chef, you will support the Head Chef and Second Chef in running the kitchen and leading the kitchen team, while delivering great pizzas to our guests. What's there for you? The rate of pay is up to** £17.25** Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year & next. Industry-leading “Pizza Academy” in Camden to develop your skills both in & out of the kitchen. On top of the standard 28 days holiday, you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years). 1 extra day holiday as “Happiness Day’ so you can do something you are passionate about outside of work. THE PERKS: Frequent team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias - over 100 teams taken so far & 2 trips booked this year already. Pizza chef competitions where the winner gets their pizza on the menus Bonus every time you refer a friend to join. AS MUCH ESPRESSO AS YOU LIKE! Free food every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants Free after-work drinks 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!)

Ciao! Santa Maria, the Neapolitan pizza restaurant is looking for friendly, passionate Pizza chef for our Ealing restaurant. . . Our staff are full of character and personality, passionate and proud of the food we sell. Here’s what we offer to our Staff: -Fantastic training throughout your career -Welcome everyone into our restaurants . -Connect with our customers and treat them like family. -Understand our menu and love our food. -Experience is helpful but not essential, we offer full training -Serious career development -28 days holiday per year -50 % off friend and family when you come to dine in any Santa Maria pizzeria -Free food and drinks when you’re on a shift -The opportunity to share tips through a tronc scheme run by each restaurant. If you have the passion and desire to become a SantaMaria second chef, then welcome to the family! Experience: friendly, hard worker. Languages: English – Intermediate Employment: Full time Salary: really competitive Benefits: tips split between all staff and bonus Starting time: Immediate start! About Santa Maria: We are like a family we enjoy working together

Why Join us? If you like the sound of making quality pancakes using locally sourced ingredients in a supportive environment filled with lots of TLC (tender loving care), then please keep reading. We are an award-winning, all-day pancake specialist restaurant with three locations in London, and we are looking for a commis chef to join our amazing team at Charlotte Street. You’ll have worked in busy restaurants and be passionate about delivering exceptional food service, and share our love for great coffee, cocktails and of course, pancakes. Our restaurants are always bustling and full of kind team members who will look after you like family. We pay competitive hourly rates, offer rewards, bonus schemes and promotions for those who want to progress. If you join our pancake family, there will be plenty of opportunities to grow under a professional, nurturing and progressive environment. Our training programme will help you get to where you want to be. You can expect delicious and nutritional pancakes as on-shift meals as well as lots of team socials and events curated for you because we genuinely care for your wellbeing. As an appreciation for a hardworking chef who is always positive and reliable, we will treat you to amazing pancake perks including: - 100% of service charge goes to our team - Genuine commitment to work life balance - Flexible schedule - Second language courses - Delicious & nutritional pancakes as on-shift meals, 50% off when not on shift