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  • Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
    Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Launched in Paris in 2019, Tigermilk is a fast-growing restaurant group with 12 locations across Europe — 10 in France, 1 in Belgium, and our newest opening in London (Tottenham Court Road). We bring Latin American–inspired cuisine and cocktails to life in vibrant, centrally located restaurants — 100% homemade, responsibly sourced, and built on strong brand identity and guest experience. Now, we’re accelerating our expansion in the UK, with multiple openings planned across London and beyond — and we’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen teams, ensure flawless execution of our food standards, and build the training and operational structure needed to scale successfully. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-energy kitchens and is passionate about developing people, maintaining strict hygiene and compliance, and delivering consistent, high-quality Tigermilk food — every day, at every site. The Role As Head Chef / Kitchen Lead – UK, you will be responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality Tigermilk food standards in the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will: • Lead daily kitchen operations and execution during prep and service, • Train, develop, and structure kitchen teams to build autonomy and consistency, • Oversee recruitment and onboarding for kitchen hires, • Maintain strong hygiene, food safety, and compliance standards, • Deliver consistent food quality, taste, plating, and speed during every service, • Ensure strict compliance with technical sheets, recipes, and portion control (grammage), • Build and run a structured training programme for cooks (onboarding, station training, assessments), • Coach and upskill kitchen teams to reach consistent performance across stations, • Lead and motivate teams through strong standards, discipline, and positive culture, • Support performance development through feedback, coaching, and structure, • Support and oversee kitchen recruitment: interviews, trial shifts, evaluation, selection, • Ensure onboarding is effective and team structure supports performance and retention, • Maintain disciplined labelling, date control (prep/use-by), FIFO rotation, and organised storage, • Ensure the kitchen is UK food-safety compliant and EHO-ready at all times, • Enforce HACCP-based procedures, allergen controls, temperature checks, logs and traceability, • Maintain daily and weekly cleaning routines (opening/closing checklists, deep cleans), • Play a key role in pre-opening and launch phases: kitchen setup, training plans, test services, • Support future sites to embed strong standards from day one, • 5+ years in professional kitchens, with 2+ years in a leadership role (Sous Chef / Head Chef / Kitchen Manager), • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced service environments, • Strong leadership with a genuine passion for training and developing teams, • Strong understanding of UK hygiene and food safety compliance (HACCP, allergens, logs), • Highly structured, disciplined and consistent — you build systems, not just services, • Consistent food quality and standards across services and teams, • Strong, autonomous kitchen teams with clear training structure, • A clean, organised, audit-ready kitchen every day, • Successful recruitment and onboarding to support growth, • Join a fast-growing European group launching and scaling in the UK, • Real opportunity to shape kitchen standards and build teams from the ground up, • High-energy restaurants with a strong brand identity and guest experience focus

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  • In-House Google Ads & SEO Specialist (Hospitality & Wholesale Brands)
    In-House Google Ads & SEO Specialist (Hospitality & Wholesale Brands)
    21 days ago
    £28000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Nice London is a fast-growing hospitality and wholesale group operating multiple brands across London, including Nice London Wholesale, Nice Ice, Kybelle Café & Brunch, Frame Finsbury, and Bigoli Pasta. We are looking for an experienced In-House Google Ads & SEO Specialist who can take full ownership of our digital performance marketing. This role will focus on scaling traffic, leads, and brand visibility across multiple websites through SEO strategy, Google Ads management, and Meta advertising. This is a hands-on in-house role for someone who understands how to build and optimize digital growth for real businesses. Key Responsibilities SEO Strategy & Execution • Manage and optimize SEO for multiple brand websites, • Conduct keyword research and implement on-page SEO, • Improve technical SEO, indexing, and site structure, • Build high-quality backlinks and authority, • Monitor rankings and organic traffic growth Paid Advertising • Manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns (Search, Display, Performance Max), • Manage Meta Ads (Instagram & Facebook) campaigns, • Improve ROAS and lower cost-per-conversion, • A/B test creatives, landing pages and campaign structures, • Track and report performance metrics Website & Growth Optimization • Work closely with the internal team on landing pages and conversion optimization, • Implement tracking via Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and Search Console, • Identify growth opportunities across all brands Brands You Will Work On • Nice London Wholesale, • Nice Ice, • Kybelle Café & Brunch London, • Frame Finsbury, • Bigoli Pasta Requirements • Proven experience managing Google Ads accounts, • Strong understanding of SEO (technical, on-page and off-page), • Experience managing Meta Ads, • Experience with Google Analytics, Tag Manager and Search Console, • Ability to manage multiple brands and websites, • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills, • Previous experience in hospitality, food, or e-commerce is a plus What We Offer • In-house role within a growing London hospitality group, • Opportunity to scale multiple brands, • Creative freedom and ownership of marketing performance, • Competitive salary based on experience

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  • Specifications & Raw Material Technologist – Food Manufacturing
    Specifications & Raw Material Technologist – Food Manufacturing
    30 days ago
    £34000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Specifications & Raw Material Technologist Food Manufacturing, South London, £34k-£38k Are you the person who can spot a missing allergen declaration, a packaging compliance gap or an incomplete raw material spec from a mile away? If you enjoy the detail behind the product – the specifications, supplier approvals and raw material data that make everything work – this could be a great move. A well-established food manufacturer is looking to add a Specifications & Raw Material Technologist to its technical team. This role plays a key part in ensuring specifications are accurate, compliant and delivered to customers on time. It’s a role for someone who takes pride in getting the detail right and enjoys working at the centre of supplier data, technical documentation and product integrity. What you’ll be doing You’ll take ownership of raw material and finished product specifications, ensuring they are accurate, approved and fully compliant with customer requirements. Your responsibilities will include: • Completing and maintaining customer specifications and responding to technical enquiries, • Managing raw material and packaging specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance, • Supporting the supplier approval and review process for ingredients, packaging and services, • Completing raw material risk assessments, including vulnerability and integrity reviews, • Monitoring traceability and brand integrity claims back to raw materials, • Attending pre and post-trial meetings to support product development, • Participating in internal audits and technical projects What we’re looking for You’ll likely already be working as a: • Specifications Technologist, • Raw Material Technologist, • Technical Services Technologist within food manufacturing. You’ll bring: • Experience completing retailer or customer specifications, • Knowledge of raw materials, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills Why this role? This is an opportunity to join a business where the technical function is well established and respected, and where the specifications and raw materials process plays a critical role in protecting product quality and brand integrity. You’ll work closely with technical, R&D and procurement teams, giving you real visibility across the product lifecycle. If you’re someone who enjoys the challenge of getting specifications right, managing supplier data and keeping technical documentation audit-ready, this role will play to your strengths. Interested? Apply today with your cv Sorry visa sponsorship is not available with this position.

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  • Technical and Compliance Assistant (Food & Beverage Industry)
    Technical and Compliance Assistant (Food & Beverage Industry)
    1 month ago
    £29000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    New Malden

    Hours per week: 42.5 (M – F 0830 – 1800 *an hour unpaid break inclusive) Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Subject to 3-month probation Expected Start date: ASAP Reports To: Technical Manager Location: Office-based Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Technical Assistant with a solid background in food production to support technical compliance in a store and distribution environment. This role requires experience with food hygiene, HACCP, BRC standards, and a proactive approach to managing technical documentation, specifications, customer complaints, and audits. What does the role of Technical Assistant entail? · Provide technical support to suppliers, customers, and internal commercial teams on-site and during production. · Collate, review, and maintain product specifications, including ingredients, allergens, and nutritional data. · Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances; identify root causes and implement corrective/preventive actions. · Liaise with suppliers for technical documentation (e.g., microbiological reports, allergen and nutrition information). · Conduct and document traceability exercises; maintain accurate product and raw material records. · Support maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS), including HACCP, Supplier Approval, and BRCGS compliance. · Assist in internal and external audits (BRCGS, FSA, customer). · Conduct internal audits and report non-conformances. · Complete internal training on food safety, hygiene, and compliance. · Act as liaison between suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues effectively. · Provide technical assistance to Commercial, Sales, and Retail Support teams. · Coordinate with external labs for product testing and certification. · Manage product artwork and labeling to meet UK/EU legislation. What qualifications and experience are required for this role? • Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a meat processing or food manufacturing environment, with knowledge of quality, technical, or production management systems., • Ability to work independently without direct supervision., • Experience with technical documentation, traceability, and complaint resolution., • Strong attention to detail and communication skills., • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related (preferred)., • HACCP Level 3, TACCP & VACCP Level 2, Internal Auditor certified., • Food Safety Level 2 (minimum)., • Familiarity with UK/EU food regulations and labelling standards. The Company: Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores. We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco. We also operate our own retail store network, Seoul Plaza, currently with 21 stores within the estate, with more opening in 2026. Growth has been consistently double-digit, with a sales turnover in excess of £85 million. The company is an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.

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  • Supervisor QSR - Detroit City Burger
    Supervisor QSR - Detroit City Burger
    1 month ago
    £13.5–£13.75 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Exciting new opportunity with a major catering operator at The Excel Exhibition Centre London E16. Due to a development in the business, we’re looking for a new Supervisor. Highly competitive rates of pay and benefits on offer with flexible working hours available. Position available immediately. If you’re seriously interested in the role, in the 1st instance get in touch and send your CV with contact details. About us Legacy Koncepts is a collection of unique operations focused on serving customers great food and drink at the Excel Centre London E16. We have recently created a new brand, Detroit City Burger. We offer a retro twist on the classic American burger using only the best quality ingredients which are then grilled and fried to perfection. This opportunity is for this particular outlet. Here's a little bit more background on our other brands: Chozen founded in 2004 is a fresh fast Asian led food outlet. The double unit site located in the boulevard at Excel serves a wide range of hot and cold Asian Food. The business has developed outside the centre and can be found in over 25 locations throughout the UK. Wrapid is a Hot Wrap led business that provides a range of great wraps ready to go alongside a range of sandwiches and Lavazza coffee. Orzo’s Deli situated at the West entrance offers a range of hot and cold Italian food including Pasta Pizza and freshly made deli sandwiches. All the sauces and pasta are made on site to our own recipes. Supervisor – Excel Exhibition Centre Outlets Could you shine as Detroiy City Burger's next Supervisor? We are looking for an energetic, and flexible individual to work with us in our thriving fast-food outlets here at the Excel Exhibition Centre. You will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours per week / 100 hours per 4-week period on an adjustable shift pattern to suit the dynamic nature of events at Excel. You must be highly organised and able to lead by example, a dedicated team that will be looking to you for direction and motivation. You will be expected to work efficiently prioritising your workload and always showing initiative. What We’ll Give • £13.50 per hour, review in 6 months., • Minimum 100 hours per 4-week period, more in busy periods, • Based at Excel London, • Company Benefits include an hourly performance and time keeping bonuses of up to £1.50 per hour after you have successfully completed your 3-month probation period., • Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you., • Pension contribution Role Description This is a part-time plus role for a supervisor located in the Excel Centre London. As supervisor, you will oversee daily operations, manage, but more importantly, lead a team of staff, ensure compliance with company policies and food safety, and coordinate team activities. Responsibilities also include monitoring performance, providing feedback, handling basic administrative tasks, and ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently. Your Key Responsibilities Will Include: Skills and Qualifications Who you are: Our Ideal Supervisor will • Be passionate about exceptional customer service., • Have previous Quick Serve Restaurant experience in a similar role, ideally in a fast-food burger restaurant., • Have experience supervising teams., • Self-motivated and able to multi-task and manage your own workload., • Have knowledge of Asian and Italian food and other world cuisines., • Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill., • Have a hands-on and can-do attitude to daily tasks. In addition, the ideal candidate would have: • Ability to work at pace, whilst maintaining high standards with an eye for detail., • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines., • Some knowledge with Excel and Word., • Excellent numerical skills and can handle large amounts of variable data to assist with ordering and manage stock levels. Benefits • Staff meals included on workdays and entitled to a 50% discount at other times.

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  • Sommelier
    Sommelier
    1 month ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Chargal is seeking a disciplined and ambitious Sommelier to join our front-of-house team. This is a unique hybrid role designed for a professional who possesses a deep foundational knowledge of wine and the technical finesse to manage a high-pressure restaurant section. The Role This position requires a dual focus: providing expert wine service and acting as a lead waiter for a dedicated section. You will be responsible for the end-to-end guest experience, ensuring that service standards remain flawless while driving wine engagement at the table. Core Responsibilities: • Section Management: Overseeing a station with professional poise, taking food and beverage orders, and managing service timing., • Wine Service: Recommending pairings, performing professional decanting, and maintaining glassware standards., • Sales Integration: Identifying opportunities to enhance the guest experience through informed wine suggestions., • Cellar Support: Assisting the Head Sommelier with inventory management, bin organisation, and preparation for service. Requirements • Proven Floor Experience: Background in a high-end or fast-paced dining environment. You must be confident in running a section independently., • Wine Proficiency: A strong understanding of international wine regions and service protocols. While WSET qualifications are preferred, we value practical knowledge and a sophisticated palate above all., • Professionalism: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to maintain composure in a demanding Mayfair environment. Investment in Your Future Chargal is committed to the professional evolution of our staff. We don't just offer a job; we offer a career path for those dedicated to the craft. • Competitive Commission System: We offer a highly attractive commission structure that rewards professional salesmanship and product knowledge., • Training & Development: Benefit from structured internal training, regular producer tastings, and masterclasses designed to elevate your technical skills., • Career Progression: We prioritize internal promotion, offering a clear trajectory toward senior sommelier and management roles. Join the Team If you are a service professional with a passion for wine and a drive to succeed in one of London’s most prestigious postcodes, we invite you to apply.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    2 months ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Lebanese Chef – ilili Restaurant Location: 351 kennington lane, London, United Kingdom SE11 5QY Cuisine: Authentic & Contemporary Lebanese Position: Full-Time The Role At ilili, we pride ourselves on delivering the "soul of Lebanon" to our guests. We are looking for a passionate, experienced Lebanese Chef to lead our kitchen team. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of authentic Lebanese flavors while managing kitchen operations, food safety, and team development. The ideal candidate will have a deep-rooted understanding of traditional Levantine techniques—from the perfect Kibbeh texture to the art of the charcoal grill—blended with a modern approach to plating and efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Culinary Excellence: Oversee the preparation and execution of our signature mezze, grills, and stews, ensuring every dish meets ilili’s standards., • Menu Development: Collaborate on seasonal specials that showcase Lebanese heritage with local UK ingredients., • Kitchen Management: Manage stock control, GP margins, and supplier relationships., • Team Leadership: Mentor and train junior staff in authentic Lebanese cooking techniques., • Compliance: Ensure 5-star food hygiene standards (HACCP) are maintained at all times., • Requirements, • Expertise: Proven experience in high-end Lebanese or Middle Eastern cuisine., • Leadership: Experience managing a fast-paced kitchen team (Head Chef or Senior Sous level)., • Technical Skill: Mastery of Lebanese spices, butchery, and traditional bread-making., • Compliance: Valid Level 3 Food Safety certification (preferred)., • Right to Work: Must have a valid visa or right to work in the UK., • Benefits & Perks, • Competitive Salary, • Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday allowance and structured rotas., • Growth: Opportunity to help expand the ilili brand within the UK., • Culture: Staff meals provided on shift (authentic Lebanese home-cooking!).

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