58 Best turkish chef Jobs in London (May 2026)

Join our family-owned restaurant as a dedicated Turkish chef. We are looking for someone with a passion for authentic Turkish cuisine to enhance our menu with traditional and innovative dishes. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking a variety of Turkish dishes with precision and creativity., • Ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently., • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety., • Collaborating with the team to develop new menu items and specials. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a chef, preferably with expertise in Turkish cuisine., • Strong knowledge of Turkish culinary techniques and ingredients., • Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen environment., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. If you are enthusiastic about sharing your culinary skills and contributing to our restaurant's success, we would love to hear from you!

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SALTANAT TURKİSH RESTAURANT

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Grill Shef turkish food

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable cheff to join our team at our Turkish restaurant. You’ll be preparing char grilled Food, while providing warm and welcoming service to our customers. Experience as cheff in turkish restaurant is must , positive attitude, good teamwork, and great customer service are most important. We are looking for full time and part time roles. Responsibilities: • cooking Preparing turkish food and specialty decorate to a high standard, • Serve customers with friendly and efficient service, • Keep the work station clean, organised, and stocked Our restaurant is fine then, and in a very high standards, so we need quality chefs. If you’re passionate about cooking and enjoy working in a busy, welcoming environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Fundamental Hospitality

Hospitality Staff (Summer Season in Bodrum) - Turkish speaking required

4 days ago

Full-time

London

Summer Seasonal Roles – Bodrum, Turkey (Accommodation Provided) Turkish Speaker Required – Turkish or EU Passport Holders Only Looking for an exciting summer season working on the Turkish Riviera? Gaia restaurant is hiring for all hospitality positions to join our team in Bodrum for the upcoming summer season. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant, high-energy hospitality environment in one of Turkey’s most popular summer destinations. Available Positions: Kitchen & Culinary • Sous Chef, • Chef de Partie, • Demi Chef de Partie, • Commis Chef, • Pastry Chef / Pastry Commis Front of House • Host / Hostess, • Waiter / Waitress, • Bartender, • Barback, • Runner What We Offer: • Competitive salary + accommodation provided, • Full summer season role in Bodrum, • Professional and dynamic working environment, • Opportunity to work with an international hospitality team, • Career development opportunities within a premium hospitality setting Requirements: • Turkish speaking is essential, • Previous hospitality experience preferred, • Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills, • Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, • Passion for hospitality and guest experience, • Turkish or EU Passport required Apply now with your CV to secure your place for the summer season in Bodrum.

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Bizim Charcoal Turkish Restaurant

Turkish restaurant is looking for doner chef

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JURKISH - Brixton - Brick lane

A small, independent restaurant specializing in Jamaican and Turkish fusion cuisine is expanding, opening two new locations in East London (Brick Lane) and Brixton (Effra Social Club). We are building vibrant teams and are seeking enthusiastic culinary professionals to join us. Our kitchens are fast-paced, energetic environments, set to good music, where creativity and collaboration are highly valued. We are actively recruiting for various kitchen positions, including: • Chefs: Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, • Kitchen Porters As a Chef, your key responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency with our unique menu., • Managing daily kitchen operations, which includes inventory control, ordering supplies, and effective waste management., • Upholding the highest standards of food safety and hygiene in line with regulations., • Collaborating with the culinary team to foster a positive, efficient, and inspiring working atmosphere., • maintaining exceptional food presentation. As a Kitchen Porter, your responsibilities will include: • Assisting chefs with basic food preparation tasks as required., • Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of all kitchen areas, including workstations, utensils, and equipment., • Operating dishwashers and hand-washing pots, pans, and other kitchen items., • Managing waste disposal and recycling procedures efficiently., • Assisting with the receipt and proper storage of food deliveries., • Providing general support to the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations Must be legally able to work in the UK, speak good English, have food safety/hygiene level 2/3, at minimum 2 years experience and references. We do not accept cash in hand workers; do not waste your own time. Interviews all next week starting Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th evening, Wednesday 20th evening, confirmed by Thursday and start on Friday. What we offer: If you are passionate about culinary arts, thrive in a dynamic environment, and enjoy bringing delicious food to life, this is an exciting opportunity to grow with a unique and expanding restaurant concept. Location and Opening Details: • East London (Brick Lane): Opening 8th June., • Brixton (Effra Social Club):, • Monday-Thursday: 5 PM - 10 PM, • Friday-Saturday: 12 PM - 11 PM, • Sunday: 12 PM - 8 PM Anticipated Start Date: 21st/22nd May.

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OTE - Original Turkish Eatery

We are looking for a chef who can thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and effectively manage and motivate a team. The ideal candidate will maintain high standards of food quality, organization, and consistency, while working closely with the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. As we focus on traditional, home-style cuisine, we periodically update and refine our menu. We would therefore value someone who is able to contribute ideas and bring thoughtful menu suggestions when appropriate. As we are expanding and opening a second site, we would also value someone who is capable of overseeing and coordinating kitchen operations across both locations.

Izgara Finchley, a well-established Turkish & Mediterranean restaurant since 1999, is looking for an experienced and dedicated Grill Chef to become a vital part of our kitchen team. We are committed to delivering authentic flavours and a warm dining experience to our guests, with our long-serving head chef leading the culinary excellence. As a Grill Chef, your key responsibilities will include: • Expertly preparing and cooking a variety of meats, fish, and vegetables on our traditional grill (mangal)., • Ensuring all grilled dishes consistently meet our high standards for taste, quality, and presentation., • Managing your section efficiently during busy service periods, maintaining speed and accuracy., • Adhering strictly to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, keeping the grill area immaculate., • Collaborating effectively with the rest of the kitchen staff to ensure smooth and harmonious operations., • Assisting with the monitoring of stock levels for grill ingredients and participating in ordering processes. We are seeking an individual with a proven background as a Grill Chef, ideally with specific experience in Turkish or Mediterranean cuisine. You should possess a strong passion for cooking, excellent grilling techniques, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment. Join our friendly team and contribute to a legacy of authentic dining.

Kebab preparation, marinating and grilling on charcoal

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Chintemani Brasserie

Junior Pastry/Bakery Chef

Junior Pastry / Bakery Chef Chintemani – Opening April 2026 We are excited to introduce Chintemani, a new high-end casual dining restaurant opening in Chelsea this April. Inspired by Mediterranean and Turkish flavours, our concept brings together refined techniques, seasonal ingredients, and a modern presentation style. As we prepare for launch, we are looking for a Junior Pastry / Bakery Chef to join our opening team and support the development of our dessert and bakery section. Role Overview You will work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to deliver high-quality desserts, breads, and baked goods. This is a great opportunity for a passionate chef who wants to grow within a structured, ambitious kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation and service of desserts, pastries, and bakery items Support daily production of breads, doughs, and laminated products Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are met Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pastry section Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times Contribute to menu development and seasonal changes Requirements Previous experience in a pastry or bakery role (restaurant or hotel preferred) Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, dough fermentation, and baking processes Strong attention to detail and passion for quality Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn What We Offer Opportunity to be part of an exciting new opening Career development within a growing restaurant group Structured kitchen environment with strong leadership Staff meals and team benefits

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