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  • Chef de Partie - Thai Cuisine
    Chef de Partie - Thai Cuisine
    17 hours ago
    £15.5–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Speedboat Bar are seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand. The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset. The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda. The Position We're looking for an experienced 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 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 At Chaiyo, we believe in a culture that truly backs our people. Hospitality is a people industry, and we're committed to rewarding the hard work and loyalty that makes us who we are. Award-Winning Workplace • Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 Dining & Hospitality • Lunch for 2 after probation, • Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants, • CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants Health & Wellness • Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK, • 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare, • 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing, • Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it, • Health, legal, money and debt support services available Entertainment • Up to 55% off cinema tickets, • Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more), • Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK Financial Support • Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it, • Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning, • Company donations for your involvement with charities Special Occasions & Recognition • Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions, • Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment, • Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    22 days ago
    £47000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Purpose of the role To take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, delivering consistently high-quality food while maintaining an organised, safe and commercially efficient operation. The Head Chef will lead and develop the kitchen team, manage preparation and service, control food costs and waste, and work closely with restaurant management to meet agreed standards and business targets. Key responsibilities 1. Kitchen operations and service • Lead the kitchen during preparation and service, taking an active role in cooking and managing the pass., • Plan daily preparation levels around bookings, expected trade and upcoming events., • Allocate duties clearly and ensure each section is ready before service., • Check dishes for taste, temperature, portion size and presentation before they leave the kitchen., • Maintain consistent standards through agreed recipes, preparation methods and plating specifications., • Communicate with front of house about availability, specials, dietary requests and service delays., • Resolve kitchen problems promptly and respond constructively to customer feedback. 2. Team leadership and staffing • Lead by example, creating a professional, respectful and accountable working environment., • Prepare kitchen rotas in line with anticipated trade and agreed labour budgets., • Organise effective cover for holidays, absence and busy service periods., • Train new starters and develop existing staff in cooking techniques, recipes, service standards and safe working practices., • Monitor performance, provide regular feedback and address concerns with management., • Support recruitment and identify training needs across the kitchen team., • Ensure opening, closing and handover duties are completed consistently. 3. Food costing, purchasing and stock control • Work to agreed food gross-profit, purchasing and waste targets., • Maintain accurate recipe costings, portion specifications and preparation yields., • Monitor ingredient price changes and flag their impact on dish profitability., • Place orders in line with forecast demand, available stock and approved budgets., • Check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition, resolving discrepancies with suppliers., • Maintain stock rotation, labelling and organised storage., • Complete regular stocktakes and investigate unusual usage or discrepancies., • Record and review waste, taking practical steps to reduce overproduction, spoilage and avoidable losses. 4. Menu development • Work with management to develop dishes and menus suited to the restaurant’s customers, concept and price points., • Balance creativity with profitability, kitchen capacity and speed of service., • Trial and cost new dishes before introduction., • Produce clear recipe cards, portion guides and presentation standards., • Train the team before menu changes go live., • Keep ingredient and allergen information up to date when recipes or suppliers change. 5. Food safety, hygiene and safe working • Take day-to-day responsibility for implementing the restaurant’s food-safety procedures., • Ensure staff follow agreed controls for storage, preparation, cooking, cooling, reheating and cleaning., • Maintain accurate food-safety records and ensure required checks are completed., • Manage allergen information and communication, including controls to reduce cross-contact., • Maintain cleaning schedules and verify that work areas, equipment and storage areas meet the restaurant’s standards., • Report equipment faults, safety hazards and maintenance requirements promptly., • Support inspections and audits, completing agreed corrective actions., • Ensure staff use equipment safely and follow the restaurant’s health and safety procedures. 6. Communication and accountability • Hold regular kitchen briefings and communicate priorities clearly., • Attend management meetings and report on food costs, waste, staffing and operational issues., • Agree purchasing, menu changes and staffing decisions within the authority set by management., • Work closely with front of house to improve service flow and the customer experience., • Maintain clear handovers so the kitchen operates consistently in the Head Chef’s absence. Person specification Essential • Proven experience leading a restaurant kitchen as a Head Chef, or as a Senior Sous Chef ready to take full responsibility., • Strong practical cooking skills and the ability to maintain consistent standards during busy services., • Experience managing, training and motivating a kitchen team., • Sound understanding of recipe costing, portion control, stock management and waste reduction., • Practical knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and safe kitchen working., • Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills., • Ability to plan preparation, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure., • Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable • Experience in [insert cuisine or restaurant style]., • Relevant professional cookery qualifications or equivalent practical experience., • Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to complete suitable supervisory training., • Experience developing menus and maintaining recipe-costing systems., • Familiarity with digital ordering, stock-control or rota software., • Experience supporting food-safety inspections and internal audits.

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  • Weekend Supervisor
    Weekend Supervisor
    1 month ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Borehamwood

    Roaming Roast is looking for someone to run our Borehamwood coffee truck at weekends. Your main responsibilities will be: -Driving the tuktuk to its location from our storage facility -Lead barista throughout the day (you will be supported by another barista) -Ensuring standards of quality and hygiene are upheld Hours: 7.30-4pm Saturday and Sunday There will always be additional hours available during the week should you wish to take them but this is not required. You must have held a full driving licence for 2 years and be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes. We are a small chain of specialty coffee trucks operating in London and Hertfordshire. Our ideal candidate is someone who has multiple years of experience as a barista and someone who is able to demonstrate their ability think and act independently. As a small business, you'll wear many hats other than just barista. As we're an outdoor coffee truck, someone who enjoys being out in all weathers essential and being a practical problem solver is highly desirable. This is an incredibility rewarding job for the right candidate. We believe that people in hospitality deserve better. So if you love standing outside talking to people whilst accepting the responsibility of managing a coffee truck for the weekend, this is for you! Run by husband and wife team Charlie and Abbi, we have a loyal customer base who come for a chat, as well as a coffee. Commonly cited as the best coffee in Borehamwood, we are a small business aiming to make a big difference to the quality of coffee people drink. We serve specialty coffee from Origin and homemade treats made by Abbi, with a commitment to delivering coffee as the roaster intends: no syrups and no squirty cream. Our dedication to quality ensures that every customer enjoys a premium coffee experience. Benefits 28 Days holiday prorated for part time 3% pension contributions Free coffee whilst on shift Staff discount on beans and treats Free PureGym membership Extra warm socks and hats are issued in winter. Suncream and hat provided in the summer! Desired experience Minimum 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) experience as a speciality coffee barista is essential Someone who is crack on and do without needing to be asked Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities Excellent Communication skills Attention to detail and a commitment to quality Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment A team player who's known for being on time and reliable A physically practical person who is prepared to attempt to fix things when they're broken Resilience and adaptability is essential Someone who enjoys the outdoors is highly advantageous due to the nature of our business Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Sick pay, • Store discount

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    1 month ago
    £41000–£44000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About the role We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management, you will help deliver consistently high-quality food, keep service running smoothly, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. You will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, communicates clearly and remains calm during busy service. Key responsibilities Food preparation and service Food quality: Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently, following agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Service preparation: Organise mise en place and ensure each section is stocked and ready before service. Kitchen coordination: Oversee sections during service, manage ticket flow and check dishes before they leave the kitchen. Front-of-house communication: Work closely with the service team on order timings, dietary requirements, availability and customer feedback. Menu development: Support the Head Chef with specials, recipe development and improvements to preparation methods. Team leadership Shift leadership: Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, allocating tasks and maintaining standards throughout the shift. Training: Support new and existing team members with recipes, equipment use, safe working practices and service expectations. Performance: Give clear direction and constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly with the Head Chef or management. Teamwork: Promote a respectful, professional kitchen environment and help wherever needed during busy periods. Staffing: Assist with rotas and section allocation, helping match staffing levels to expected business demand. Stock and cost control Stock management: Monitor stock levels, support ordering and check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition. Storage and rotation: Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated and rotated to minimise spoilage. Portion control: Follow agreed yields and portion sizes to maintain consistency and protect food margins. Waste reduction: Keep preparation levels in line with expected trade, record waste and identify opportunities to reduce avoidable losses. Stocktakes: Assist with regular stock counts and report shortages, discrepancies or supplier issues. Food safety and kitchen standards Food safety: Follow the restaurant’s food safety procedures and ensure required checks and records are completed accurately. Allergen controls: Follow agreed allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact and never guess when responding to an allergen query. Cleaning: Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure workstations, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and organised. Safe working: Ensure equipment is used correctly and report faults, hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Opening and closing: Complete kitchen checks and handovers, leaving the kitchen safe and ready for the next shift. Essential skills and experience Kitchen experience: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step. Cooking skills: Strong practical cooking ability and experience delivering consistent food during busy service. Leadership: Ability to organise a team, communicate expectations and support colleagues under pressure. Food safety knowledge: A sound understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Commercial awareness: Understanding of portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction. Reliability: Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a professional approach. Availability: Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable experience Similar restaurant background: Experience working with Mediterrenean or in a kitchen with similar service volumes. Qualifications: Relevant professional cookery and food safety qualifications. Kitchen administration: Experience with ordering, stocktaking, recipe costing or rota planning.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    2 months ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Borehamwood

    Roaming Roast are a small chain of three specialty coffee trucks located in on the border of London and Hertfordshire. We are a growing business looking for part time and full time baristas. We have a range of hours available depending on your preference. Ideally you will be a career barista and who is able to demonstrate their ability think and act independently. As a small business, there's no where to hide for people who are not willing to give the job their full attention. As we're an outdoor coffee truck, someone who enjoys being out in all weathers essential and being a practical problem solver is highly desireable. Being a small business and sometimes working alone, we can be required to wear many hats - barista, plumber, handyperson or even electrician. This is the everyday reality of working on a coffee truck. Run by husband and wife team Charlie and Abbi, we have a loyal customer base who come for a chat, as well as a coffee. Commonly cited as the best coffee in Borehamwood, we are a small business aiming to make a big difference to the quality of coffee people drink. We serve specialty coffee from Origin and homemade treats made by Abbi, with a commitment to delivering coffee as the roaster intends: no syrups and no squirty cream. Our dedication to quality ensures that every customer enjoys a premium coffee experience. Benefits 28 Days holiday for full time employees, prorated for part time 3% pension contributions Free coffee whilst on shift Staff discount on beans and treats Free PureGym membership Regular sales incentives to boost earnings Extra warm socks and hats are issued in winter. Suncream and hat provided in the summer! Desired experience Minimum 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) experience as a speciality coffee barista is essential Someone who is crack on and do without needing to be asked Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities Excellent Communication skills Attention to detail and a commitment to quality Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment A team player who's known for being on time and reliable A physically practical person who is prepared to attempt to fix things when they're broken Resilience and adaptability is essential Someone who enjoys the outdoors is highly advantageous due to the nature of our business Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Sick pay, • Store discount Application question(s): • Do you have 1 or more years of full time (or equivalent) speciality barista experience?, • We are a mobile truck and working outside in all weathers is part of what we do. Are you ok with this?, • Are you able to easily and reliably commute to Borehamwood and arrive ready to start work at 7am each day? Please make sure you have checked your journey! • Do you have supervisory or managerial experience in hospitality where opening and closing procedures have been your responsibility?, • If you have a driving license, have you held it for more than 2 years? Licence/Certification: • Driving License (preferred) Work Location: In person

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