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👨‍🍳 Sous Chef – Fern, Bart & Taylor 📍 East Croydon | 💸 Up to £44,000 (including Service Charge) | 🍴 Seasonal Fresh Food Are you a passionate Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career? Fern is a stylish premium restaurant serving fresh, seasonal dishes in a vibrant neighbourhood setting. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and our much-loved Sunday roast, we're all about exceptional food, great hospitality, and memorable experiences. As part of Bart & Taylor, an award-winning and growing collection of boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North, we're looking for a talented Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, inspire the team, and help deliver outstanding food every day. Why join us? • 💸 Up to £44,000 per year (including Service Charge), • 🍽️ Free meals on every shift, • 🍷 Generous food and drink discounts for you and your friends, • 🌴 28 days' holiday (pro rata), • 👨‍🍳 Opportunity to contribute to seasonal menu development, • 📈 Ongoing training and genuine career progression within a growing hospitality group, • 🚆 Just 30 seconds from East Croydon Station What you'll be doing As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen, maintain exceptional standards, and ensure every service runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Leading and motivating the kitchen team during service, • Helping to train, coach, and develop junior chefs, • Assisting with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients, • Managing stock, ordering, and helping to minimise waste, • Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency, • Ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation are always maintained, • Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to progress, with: • A passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality ingredients, • Strong leadership skills and a positive, hands-on approach, • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen, • Good knowledge of food safety, stock control, and kitchen operations, • A commitment to developing others and working as part of a close-knit team, • High standards, attention to detail, and pride in every plate that leaves the pass If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, have real input in the kitchen, and grow with an ambitious hospitality group, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the team at Fern.

Sous Chef – The Perry Hill Pub, Catford £15–£17 per hour + tronc Full-time / Permanent The Perry Hill is a busy independent pub in Catford, South East London, serving fresh, seasonal pub food alongside a strong events and functions business. We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This would suit someone who enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients, is confident leading a busy service, and wants to be part of a friendly, independent pub. The role You’ll work closely with the Head Chef across regular pub services, busy weekends, Sunday roasts, functions and events. You’ll help keep the kitchen organised, support the team and take charge when the Head Chef is away. Typical responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients, • Leading services and maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, • Supporting and developing junior members of the kitchen team, • Planning prep for regular services, functions and larger events, • Helping with ordering, stock control and rotation, • Managing portions and reducing food waste, • Maintaining food safety, allergen and hygiene standards, • Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and specials, • Working closely with the front-of-house team to keep services running smoothly What we’re looking for Ideally, you’ll have previous experience as a Sous Chef or be a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in a fresh-food pub, restaurant or similar kitchen. You should be: • Confident cooking with fresh ingredients and working across sections, • Able to lead a busy service with a calm, organised approach, • Supportive of your team and clear in your communication, • Reliable, practical and comfortable taking responsibility, • Familiar with ordering, stock management and controlling waste, • Confident with food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Happy working evenings and weekends as part of a rota, • Interested in producing good-quality, straightforward pub food Experience with Sunday roasts, functions and high-volume services would be particularly useful. Hours & pay £15–£17 per hour plus a share of tronc. This is a permanent, full-time position, including evenings and weekends as part of a rota. We’re happy to discuss the working pattern with the right person. About The Perry Hill The Perry Hill is an independent neighbourhood pub in Catford with a large garden, busy food trade and a strong calendar of events, parties and functions. We focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming pub while still taking the quality of our food and service seriously. If you enjoy fresh cooking, take pride in running a good service and want to help lead the kitchen in an independent pub, we’d love to hear from you.

Join the La Nonna Pasta Fresca Family – Where Passion Meets Opportunity At La Nonna Pasta Fresca, we’re more than just a restaurant – we’re a community. Specializing in freshly made pasta and sauces crafted daily from the finest ingredients, our open kitchen serves up an authentic, vibrant Mediterranean experience. We’re looking for chefs who share our passion for fresh, wholesome food and who want to grow with us in a fast-paced but supportive environment. Why La Nonna? As an independent restaurant, we value creativity, collaboration, and the personal growth of each team member. This is your chance to work closely with our Head Chef, learning the art of fresh pasta-making while contributing to a passionate, skilled team. We believe in nurturing talent from within, offering excellent opportunities for career advancement as we expand. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking chefs with a love for Mediterranean cuisine and a basic understanding of traditional Italian cooking techniques. While experience in fresh pasta-making is a bonus, it's not essential. Our Head Chef will mentor you, providing hands-on training in every aspect of our culinary process. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen tasks, from creating fresh sauces to mastering pasta-making, • Assist in managing kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to maintain cost efficiency, • Ensure that high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene are consistently met, • Collaborate with the Head Chef and General Manager to create an exceptional working environment for the team and a memorable experience for our guests, • Be eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute ideas to the kitchen, • Maintain a positive and professional attitude in our dynamic open kitchen, working as part of one unified team (FOH and BOH), • Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with food safety regulations, • Train and mentor junior chefs, helping them improve their skills and achieve success, • Conduct regular checks of kitchen equipment to ensure everything is in working order and compliant with health and safety standards, • Deliver a seamless dining experience, ensuring guest satisfaction and accommodating special requests What We Offer: • A balanced schedule: Work 5 days a week, with every Monday guaranteed off, so you can enjoy a reliable work-life balance, • Opportunities for growth: We're a growing, independent restaurant, and we love promoting from within, • Complimentary meals during shifts, • 50% off food when dining with friends and family, • 28 days paid holiday, • Company pension contributions, • Competitive salary with room for advancement as you develop within the company Join a restaurant where your talent is appreciated, your growth is supported, and your time outside of work is valued. If you're passionate about Mediterranean food, committed to learning, and excited to be part of a close-knit, growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

🔥 HEAD CHEF – Pinky's, BALHAM 🔥 £46,000–£50,000 per year + benefits Immediate Start Available Pinky’s Oriental Diner is looking for a talented, driven and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and become a key part of our growing team. We’re all about comfort food, warm personality and seriously good food. We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of the kitchen, lead from the front and help us maintain consistently high standards as we continue to build the Pinky’s Oriental Diner brand. What we’re offering: • Salary from £46,000–£50,000 per year, depending on experience • 50% staff discount when dining with us • Additional staff benefits • A senior position with real responsibility and influence • The opportunity to work with an exciting, creative Asian-inspired menu • Supportive and ambitious management team • Opportunity to grow with the business We’re looking for someone who: • Has strong experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up • Is confident leading, training and motivating a kitchen team • Has excellent organisation and kitchen management skills • Understands food cost, stock control, ordering, GP and waste management • Maintains excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards • Can deliver consistently during busy services • Has a genuine passion for unique flavours and creative food • Is reliable, hands-on and comfortable taking full ownership of the kitchen ⚡ This is an urgent position and we are looking for the right person to start immediately. If you’re ambitious, passionate about food and looking for a Head Chef role where you can genuinely make your mark, we’d love to hear from you. 📍 Pinky's – Balham, London 💷 £46,000–£50,000 per year + benefits 🚀 Immediate start Apply now with your CV and availability for an interview.

ALL ROADS – BRIXTONModern comfort. Built on community.NEWLY OPENED MAY 2026 – HIRING NOW All Roads has always been about people. Food, music, energy and creating spaces where people come together. We started with supper clubs and built this slowly. No big backing, no shortcuts. Just people showing up, again and again. Sold out nights, word of mouth, residencies, collaborations. Proper support that’s never watered down. Now we’re opening our first neighbourhood restaurant in Brixton.The food matters. Good ingredients, cooked properly. Thought out plates that actually hit. No frills. Just real food, done well, in a space that feels like home. Director led, on the ground and in service.We’re looking for a Chef ready to step up and grow with us. GETTING STRAIGHT TO IT This role is for someone who genuinely cares about food. You may not already be a ‘Lead Chef' but you will be ready to confidently step into your own! You’re curious, thoughtful and always looking to push further. Eager to learn more, but also ready to share what you know.You should be confident enough to speak up, contribute ideas and help shape the kitchen, while working with respect for others and their contributions. You take pride in the details and want to cook food that actually means something.We’re building a strong, collaborative kitchen and want people who are part of that. WHAT’S ALL YOU-⁠ ⁠Running sections and supporting the pass-⁠ ⁠Prep planning, organisation and consistency-⁠ ⁠Supporting ordering, stock control and minimising waste-⁠ Support in ⁠training and developing junior chefs-⁠ ⁠Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety-⁠ ⁠Working closely with the founders on menu development-⁠ ⁠Managing service flow and stepping up to lead when needed WHAT’S GOOD HERE-⁠ ⁠Fair rotas, planned ahead-⁠ ⁠Balanced schedules that make sense-⁠ ⁠Proper breaks, always-⁠ ⁠30% off food + wine-⁠ ⁠First drink on us-⁠ ⁠Tronc shared properly + surplus redistributed-⁠ ⁠Occasional team perks-⁠ ⁠Proper family meal every shift-⁠ ⁠Cost price meat + wine-⁠ ⁠Staff socials — time with your team-⁠ ⁠Your birthday off-⁠ ⁠Clear structure and expectations-⁠ ⁠Real development with the founders-⁠ ⁠Room to grow with us We’re building this properly. If you’ve got it, you’ll want in early. Not for everyone and that’s the point. Looking forward to hearing who you are and why you want in. If you’re right, we’ll move quick. Speak soon,M&P

🇮🇹 Join the Spaghetti Tree FamilyWhere passion meets pasta, fire meets flavour, and chefs become legends. Award-winning Italian restaurants and recently crown the best in the UK with the PAPA Awards (pizza pasta association) We are expanding our talented kitchen team across our Surrey restaurants and are looking for passionate, hardworking chefs who thrive in a fast-paced environment and love creating unforgettable Italian dishes. If you’re ready to cook with heart, work with quality ingredients, and grow with a family-run brand that rewards loyalty and talent — we want you. 🍝 What We’re Looking For:✅ Experience in Italian or Mediterranean kitchens (preferred)✅ Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistency✅ Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment✅ Team player with pride in their craft✅ Own initiative, organisation, and strong kitchen discipline✅ Creative flair with a love for classic Italian cooking 🔪 Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook dishes to Spaghetti Tree standards, • Maintain cleanliness & kitchen organisation, • Support stock control, prep & daily service flow, • Work closely with senior chefs to uphold quality, • Follow health & safety and food hygiene standards, • Help contribute to menu development and specials 🌟 What We Offer:🔥 Competitive salary🔥 Staff discount across all branches🔥 Career growth within a rapidly expanding company🔥 Supportive kitchen culture🔥 Chance to work in an award-winning restaurant group🔥 Free staff meals on shift🔥 Training & development🔥 Being part of a team that celebrates success 📍 Locations:📌 Walton-on-the-Hill - KT20 7RW📌 Warlingham - CR6 9DZ📌 Shirley, Croydon - CR0 8BE

Sous Chef – Full-Time La Mia Mamma – Notting Hill (W11 2ES), Chelsea (SW3 5EL & SW10 9HY), Battersea (SW11 1NP) La Mia Mamma is more than just a restaurant – it’s an authentic culinary journey that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of Italy’s regions. Each of our restaurants offers a rotating menu curated and cooked by real Italian mammas flown in from across Italy, bringing regional dishes to life in the heart of London. We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join one of our vibrant and growing teams. If you have a strong background in regional Italian cuisine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy leading a kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you. What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef in high-volume, quality-driven kitchens, • Solid knowledge of Italian regional cuisine, • Ability to follow and replicate authentic recipes and specifications, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and consistency, • Right to work in the UK (essential) Key Responsibilities: • Support and lead the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes, • Follow La Mia Mamma’s recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines, • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen in line with hygiene regulations, • Manage daily kitchen operations and assist the Head Chef in team supervision, • Oversee deliveries, stock rotation, and portion control, • Contribute to training and mentoring junior chefs, • Ensure all cleaning schedules and maintenance routines are carried out What We Offer: • £40,000 – £43,000 per year (including service charge), • A supportive, people-focused team with real growth opportunities, • The chance to work in a truly unique Italian concept, • Access to authentic Italian products and menus that change regionally, • A dynamic environment where food, culture, and family come together If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a restaurant that values tradition, quality, and genuine passion for Italian food – apply now!

Hi we are 081 ! Head Chef Pizzaiolo Location : Peckham Salary: £45K per year + Performance Bonus We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef Pizzaiolo to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional authentic pizza and Italian cuisine. Key Responsibilities • Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure the highest food quality standards., • Prepare and supervise the production of authentic pizzas using traditional techniques., • Manage kitchen staff, training, scheduling, and performance., • Control food costs, stock management, and supplier relationships., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations., • Develop new menu items and contribute to the continuous improvement of our food offering. Requirements • Proven experience as a Head Chef, Pizza Chef, or Senior Pizzaiolo in a high-volume restaurant., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Excellent knowledge of dough fermentation, pizza preparation, and Italian cuisine., • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards., • Good communication skills and a positive attitude., • Food Hygiene certification is preferred. What We Offer • Competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000 per year., • Attractive performance-based bonus scheme., • Career development and growth opportunities., • Supportive and professional working environment., • Staff meals and additional company benefits. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for pizza and leadership, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV and a brief introduction

SOUS CHEF – NEW ITALIAN CONCEPT La Rueda – Clapham, London La Rueda is entering an exciting new chapter with a fresh Italian restaurant concept, and we are looking for an ambitious and hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to be part of a venue that is evolving, developing its food offering and building a strong kitchen culture from the ground up. The Role Working closely with the Head Chef and management team, you will help lead the kitchen through service while maintaining high standards across food quality, consistency, hygiene and kitchen organisation. Key responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Lead the kitchen team during service when required, • Prepare and cook Italian dishes to a consistently high standard, • Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and portion control, • Assist with menu development and new dishes, • Manage prep, stock rotation and kitchen organisation, • Ensure HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards are followed, • Help control food costs and minimise waste, • Train and support junior chefs, • Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen, • Work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment About You We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready for the next step, • Passionate about Italian food and hospitality, • Hands-on and confident leading a kitchen team, • Organised, reliable and calm under pressure, • Strong on food hygiene and kitchen standards, • Creative and interested in developing dishes, • A positive team player with good communication skills, • Comfortable working evenings, weekends and busy services Why Join Us? 🔥 New Italian concept with the opportunity to make your mark 🍝 Opportunity to contribute to menu development 👨‍🍳 Work closely with the Head Chef and management team 📈 Opportunity to grow with the business 🎉 Busy social restaurant environment in Clapham 🤝 We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the journey, not simply fill a position Location:Clapham, London Position:Sous Chef Employment:Full-time Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Start:ASAP If you are an ambitious chef looking for your next opportunity and want to be part of an exciting new Italian concept, **we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short introduction about yourself.

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Head Chef to join and lead the kitchen team at Rộp Banh Mi, a modern Vietnamese restaurant in Balham. The ideal candidate will be confident running a busy kitchen, maintaining consistent food quality and helping us develop and improve our food offering. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the kitchen team, • Oversee daily food preparation and service, • Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control, • Manage kitchen prep, stock levels and ordering, • Monitor food costs and minimise waste, • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness, • Ensure HACCP and food safety procedures are followed, • Train and support kitchen staff, • Work closely with the owner on menu development and new dishes, • Keep the kitchen organised and running smoothly during busy services What we’re looking for: • Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or strong senior chef, • Experience in Vietnamese or Asian cuisine is highly desirable, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen management, • Reliable, responsible and able to work under pressure, • Someone who genuinely cares about food quality and consistency What we offer: • Competitive salary depending on experience, • Full-time position, • Opportunity to have a real influence on the menu and kitchen, • Friendly independent restaurant environment, • Long-term opportunity to grow with the business 📍 Location: Balham, London SW12 📩 If interested, please send your CV and a short introduction by DM

CHEF – JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Chef Location: Pub / Hospitality Venue Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering consistently high-quality food while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who takes pride in their food, works well in a busy pub environment and understands the importance of consistency, speed and presentation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare, cook and present food consistently to the required standard., • Ensure all dishes are produced according to agreed recipes, specifications and portion controls., • Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality., • Complete food preparation ahead of service and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for each trading session., • Work efficiently during busy services while maintaining quality and standards., • Ensure all food is stored, labelled, dated and rotated correctly., • Follow FIFO stock rotation procedures., • Complete and maintain all required food safety, temperature and HACCP records., • Maintain excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene., • Ensure equipment, preparation areas, fridges, freezers and storage areas are kept clean and organised., • Assist with deliveries, stock control and stock rotation., • Minimise food waste and help maintain appropriate food margins., • Report maintenance, equipment or food safety issues immediately., • Follow allergen procedures and ensure allergen information is understood and correctly communicated., • Comply with all company policies, health & safety requirements and food hygiene legislation., • Work closely with the General Manager and wider venue team., • Support other kitchen team members when required. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate will have: • Previous experience working as a Chef within a pub, restaurant or similar hospitality environment., • Strong food preparation and cooking skills., • Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety., • Knowledge of allergens and cross-contamination controls., • Ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy services., • Good organisation and time-management skills., • A positive and professional attitude., • Reliability and excellent attendance., • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. DESIRABLE • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate or above., • Previous experience within a high-volume pub kitchen., • Experience with stock management and food ordering., • Understanding of food GP, portion control and waste management. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive rate of pay., • Full-time and part-time opportunities., • Flexible working hours., • Opportunities to progress within a growing pub group., • Supportive management team., • Training and development opportunities., • Staff benefits and discounts where applicable. OUR EXPECTATIONS We expect every member of our kitchen team to take ownership of quality, cleanliness, consistency and customer satisfaction. Every plate leaving the kitchen should represent the standards of the venue and give our customers a reason to return. If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working in a busy pub environment and want to be part of a growing hospitality business, we’d love to hear from you.