Sponsorship chef jobs in United Kingdom

Astha’s is a new British Indian cafe and restaurant in St Johns Wood, opening at the beginning of May. Serving home-style Indian breakfast and lunch dishes with a British influence, we are excited to bring a taste of northern India to this charming London neighbourhood. We’re on the lookout for passionate and skilled people to join our opening team and are recruiting for an experienced full-time chef at Sous level or above (dependant on experience) to start immediately. Menu training will be provided, but a basic understanding of Indian cuisine will be helpful. Whilst we find our feet during the opening period, you will work in the kitchen alongside co-owner Astha to learn and refine her recipes to the high standard expected. Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for food prep, plating, ordering and stock management whilst ensuring exceptional health & safety practices are maintained. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, willing to learn, wants to contribute ideas and takes pride in their work. This is the perfect role for someone looking to take the next step in their career to lead a small but exciting kitchen. Some requirements from you... • Have a strong knowledge of BoH systems, processes, and paperwork — from stock rotation and order management to compliance and food safety documentation, • Be committed to maintaining high standards, • Be punctual for early opening shifts, • Happy to work weekends during our first six months, • Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, • Have a Level 2 Food Safety Certification Your duties... • Prepare, cook and present consistently delicious dishes under the guidance of Astha, • Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins, • Ensure food is served in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, • Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards Benefits • Competitive salary, • Free staff meal & unlimited coffee when on shift, • Daytime only, • The chance to help shape a start-up neighbourhood cafe from the beginning We take pride in providing fair pay to all our staff. We will pay a starting rate of £14.80ph (exc tronc) during your 12-week probation period which will increase to £16.50ph (exc tronc) once passed. Please note that you must have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Marco Fuso is looking to extend his team in Battersea Rise. We are seeking a Pizza Chef with a strong "can do attitude" and proven experience in managing a busy service. The ideal candidate will have a solid is understanding of Italian cuisine with the ability to prep everything before service. Key responsibility include: Supporting the Head Chef during service Managing stock and ordering at par levels Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring high standard of hygiene Assisting the Pizzeria when needed We offer a great opportunity for a career growth within the company along with a competitive salary. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 year of experience in hospitality, good knowledge of this role, and Italian products. Right to work in UK, must work in previous role in a faster Pizzeria with an immediate start. Please note we don't provide sponsorship Visa. Please for this role we dont accept student, but someone with a good experience.

RESTAURANT MANAGER – EXCLUSIVE NEW RESTAURANT | SURREY 🌟 Candidates must live locally or have reliable access to their own transportation No visa sponsorship available We are seeking a passionate, confident, and driven Restaurant Manager (or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up) to lead one of Surrey’s most exclusive new dining spots. This is a rare opportunity for a hospitality professional who combines exceptional service standards with strong wine knowledge and wants to grow with an ambitious, expanding company. 📍 Location Surrey 💰 Salary £45,000+ depending on experience 🕓 Schedule 4 days on / 3 days off 🏠 Accommodation Optional double room available above the restaurant About the Venue Venue One – Fine Dining (open 3 evenings a week) A discreet, high-end restaurant offering an Asian-influenced menu in an intimate, premium setting. This is a secret concept with no online presence — guests attend by invitation or word of mouth. It already attracts celebrities and high-profile local clientele and is known for its refined, understated luxury. The Role As Restaurant Manager, you will: • Lead, motivate, and develop a professional front-of-house team, • Deliver exceptional guest experiences in a high-profile, exclusive environment, • Oversee daily operations, • Work closely with the owner and Head Chef to refine and grow concepts, • Manage budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships, • Take ownership of the wine and beverage programme – strong wine knowledge is essential, • Curate wine, cocktail, and beverage offerings to match premium brand standards, • Train and mentor the team in premium beverage service The Ideal Candidate You will be: • Living locally or have reliable access to your own transportation, • Energetic, confident, and highly service-driven, • Experienced in fine dining, boutique hotels, or high-end hospitality, • Strong in wine knowledge (sommelier or bar management background is highly advantageous), • A natural leader with excellent communication skills, • Comfortable managing multiple concepts side by side, • Ambitious and excited by long-term progression within a growing group Why This Role? Lead one of Surrey’s most exclusive and discreet dining destinations Manage two contrasting venues under one roof Clear career progression, with plans to open multiple future sites