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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    22 hours ago
    £50000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    Brent, London

    Head Chef – PYRÁ (Queen’s Park, London) About PYRÁ PYRÁ is a neighbourhood modern European restaurant rooted in Spanish and Greek Mediterranean flavours, offering all-day dining, a curated wine list and an active events programme. With 40% of revenue generated through events—including weddings, private dining and standing canapé/bowl-food receptions—we are expanding our culinary leadership team as we relaunch with a new winter menu and chef partnership. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at PYRÁ. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine, combines traditional techniques with a modern approach and can confidently deliver both restaurant service and high-volume, high-quality event catering. The Head Chef will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, menu development, costing, team leadership and ensuring consistent quality across à la carte dining, brunch and a diverse range of events. Key Responsibilities Culinary Leadership Lead the creation and execution of PYRÁ’s menu, highlighting Spanish and Greek influences. Develop seasonal menus for lunch, dinner, brunch and private events. Ensure exceptional quality, consistency and presentation across all dishes. Events & Catering Design and execute culinary offerings for weddings, corporate events, private dinners, standing events, canapé receptions and bowl-food service. Work with the events team to tailor menus, tastings and service flow for each event style. Plan logistics and production for high-volume events while maintaining PYRÁ’s premium standards. Kitchen Operations Manage daily kitchen operations including prep schedules, stock control, food safety and compliance. Oversee ordering, vendor relationships and cost control to achieve strong GP targets and minimise waste. Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen in line with EHO standards. Team Management Recruit, train and develop a high-performing kitchen team. Create a positive culture built on collaboration, consistency and pride. Manage rota planning, labour cost control and staff performance. Collaboration Work closely with the owner, GM and events team to ensure seamless service between kitchen and front of house. Participate in menu planning, promotions, tastings and new concept development. Required Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior kitchen roles, with at least 2 as Head Chef or above. Strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine—with a passion for Mediterranean produce, flavours and techniques. Proven ability to execute both restaurant à la carte service and event catering simultaneously, including: Weddings Canapé receptions Bowl food Corporate events Private dining Experience creating menus and costing dishes to deliver healthy margins. Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure. Knowledge of modern food safety and allergen standards.

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  • Pastry Chef de Partie
    Pastry Chef de Partie
    1 month ago
    £38000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    From the founders of the Michelin-starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a passionate and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to be part of Legado—a brand-new Spanish restaurant located in Shoreditch. If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in London's culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you! Legado Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food. With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage The Position We're looking for an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: • Prior experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant;, • Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;, • A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;, • Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;, • The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself • Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants, • Retail & Takeaway Discounts, • Code App Membership Look After Yourself • Discounted Gym Membership, • Wagestream – stream your pay earlier, • Company Donations for your involvement with Charities, • Employee Assistance Program, • Access to Financial Advice, • Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself • Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar, • A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge, • Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself • Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral, • Staff parties & long service awards

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