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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at this fantastic independent café in Hammersmith. As Chef de Partie, you will work closely with the senior kitchen team to prepare and serve fresh, seasonal dishes throughout the day, ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained. The Perks As Chef de Partie you can expect the following: • £15 per hour, • Predominantly daytime hours, • Some evening flexibility required on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (service finishes around 9pm), • Generous staff discount, • Referral bonus scheme, • Complimentary anniversary meal for two, • Contributory pension scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Free meals on shift, • Career development, training, and support to progress your career, • Opportunities to grow within the business, • Monthly performance bonus and rewards The Place Our client is an independent neighbourhood café in Hammersmith, serving high-quality breakfast, brunch and lunch with a real focus on fresh, seasonal produce. The café offers a relaxed and welcoming environment with a strong local following. Open seven days a week, the kitchen delivers consistently excellent food using quality ingredients in a busy daytime setting, with selected evening service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday finishing at approximately 9pm. The Person The ideal Chef de Partie will have the following: • Solid experience in a fresh food kitchen, ideally within a café, brunch, restaurant, or similar environment, • Confidence running your own section and working as part of a small kitchen team, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food presentation, • A good understanding of food safety and health & safety procedures, • Flexibility to support daytime service and occasional early evening shifts, • A positive, hands-on attitude with the willingness to learn and develop, • A true passion for fresh food and delivering great quality dishes If you are an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a fantastic opportunity within an independent café, apply today!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at this fantastic independent café in Hammersmith. As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes while ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained. The Perks As Junior Sous Chef you can expect the following: • £17 per hour, • Predominantly daytime hours, • Some evening flexibility required on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (service finishes around 9pm), • Generous staff discount, • Referral bonus scheme, • Complimentary anniversary meal for two, • Contributory pension scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Free meals on shift, • Career development, training, and support to progress your career, • Opportunities to grow within the business, • Monthly performance bonus and rewards The Place Our client is an independent neighbourhood café in Hammersmith, serving high-quality breakfast, brunch and lunch with a real focus on fresh, seasonal produce. The café offers a relaxed and welcoming environment with a strong local following. Open seven days a week, the kitchen delivers consistently excellent food using quality ingredients in a busy daytime setting, with selected evening service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday finishing at approximately 9pm. The Person The ideal Junior Sous Chef will have the following: • Solid experience in a fresh food kitchen at Junior Sous Chef level or as an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up, • Experience supporting the running of a kitchen and leading a small team, • Confidence working across all sections and supporting service, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, stock control, and food presentation, • A good understanding of food safety and health & safety procedures, • Flexibility to support daytime service and occasional early evening shifts, • A positive, hands-on attitude with the ability to motivate and support the team, • A true passion for fresh food and delivering great quality dishes If you are an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a fantastic opportunity within an independent café, apply today!

We are currently looking for an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead the team at a well-established premium food retail business in North London. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong retail or hospitality operator to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy and successful operation, leading from the front across both the retail floor and food production areas. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful General Manager will be responsible for the overall performance of the business, driving exceptional customer service, commercial success and operational excellence. The Perks As General Manager, you will receive: • Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience, • Senior leadership role with real autonomy and responsibility, • Opportunity to influence the culture, standards and continued growth of a well-established independent business, • Supportive and passionate team environment, • Company pension, • Casual dress, • Staff meals and employee discounts, • 45-hour working week, • Flexible working pattern between 6:00am and 7:00pm The Place Our client is a highly respected independent food retail business with a loyal customer following and an outstanding reputation for quality products and excellent service. Combining retail with freshly prepared food, the business operates in a fast-paced environment where quality, consistency and customer experience are at the heart of everything they do. This is a hands-on operation with a strong focus on fresh food, high standards and creating a welcoming environment for both customers and the team. The Person The successful General Manager will have: • Previous experience as a General Manager within food retail, delicatessen, bakery, café or a similar fresh food environment, • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing sales, labour costs, margins and profitability, • A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop a team, • Experience overseeing recruitment, training, rotas and performance management, • Excellent customer service and operational management skills, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform under pressure, • Experience managing stock control, ordering, opening and closing procedures and compliance, • A sound understanding of food safety, allergen management and health & safety legislation, • A genuine passion for high-quality food and delivering exceptional customer experiences, • Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays in line with the needs of the business If you're a commercially minded and hands-on General Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving independent food business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Trainee Pastry Chef - Production Kitchen We are currently looking for a trainee Pastry Chef for our client near Woking, Mayford. As a commis pastry chef you will work alongside the owner and production team producing high end desserts and afternoon teas for various clients in London. The Perks The trainee chef will receive: A competitive basic salary of between £25,000- £26,0000 depending on experience 45-hour contracted week Monday to Fridays only No late evenings shifts Learning from a highly experienced owner and team Shifts from 7am onwards Working for a high-profile pastry chef with many years of experience Great career progression opportunities The Place Our client specialises in making bespoke luxury desserts outsourcing to high-end hotels, afternoon teas, restaurants, airlines and wholesale and retail trades. Trading since 2005, their business maintains exceptionally high standards and delivers an extensive range of products 7 days a week. The Person The Pastry Chef will have: Trained in pastry or passionate home baker with some commercial experience Ideally be able to drive or live locally to Mayford Proactive & a quick learner Drive to learn and grow Be available for early/late morning starts Have a passion for pastry and good attention to detail Be driven and willing to progress in your career Have the confidence to create and be innovative If you are a trainee pastry chef with a passion for new and creative ideas, ready for your next challenge, apply today!

🚨 Immediate Start Available | Competitive Pay + Monthly Bonus + Career Progression 🚨 Chef de Partie – Fish! Restaurant, Borough Market 📍 Borough Market, London Bridge, SE1 9AL Looking for your next challenge in one of London's most exciting food destinations? Fish! Restaurant is a busy, well-established seafood brasserie in the heart of Borough Market. We're looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join our professional kitchen team. What You'll Do 🐟 Run your section efficiently and maintain high standards during service 🔥 Work confidently across grill and fryer sections 👨‍🍳 Prepare and cook dishes to recipe specifications 🤝 Support your team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen ✅ Maintain excellent food hygiene and food safety standards What We're Looking For ✔ Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy London kitchen ✔ Experience working with grills and fryers ✔ Ability to perform well under pressure ✔ Good English communication skills ✔ Passion for food and willingness to learn and develop ✔ Flexible availability – this role does not offer fixed days or fixed shifts and includes evenings, weekends, and public holidays What We Offer 💷 £14.00–£15.50 per hour including tronc 💰 Additional monthly tronc bonus 📱 Early wage access via Stream ⏰ 40–45 hours per week over 5 working days 🏖 28+ days holiday, increasing with length of service 🍽 50% staff dining discount + 20% family discount 🛍 Retail and wellbeing discounts via SAGE 🎁 £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus 👕 Full uniform provided 📈 Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression opportunities 🏦 Pension scheme 🤝 Friendly, supportive, and professional team environment Important Only applicants with legal Right to Work in the UK and a valid Share Code will be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a busy kitchen, and are looking to grow your career with a respected Borough Market restaurant, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Fish! Restaurant team 🐟

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Islington. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Salary offer of up to £45,400 includes earnings received through tronc.++ ++And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000! ++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond, • A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year! What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role., • Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations, • Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering.

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Fulham. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Salary offer of up to++ £48,000 ++includes earnings received through tronc.++ Base salary of £40,000 ++And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000! ++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond, • A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year! What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role., • Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations, • Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering. #INDHGH

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Canary Wharf. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Salary offer of up to £47,000 includes earnings received through tronc.++ ++And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000! ++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond, • A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year! What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role., • Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations, • Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering.

In 2012, Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on... Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, we've got our own Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we're also a BCORP - something we're extremely proud about achieving. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle , to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. At Pizza Pilgrims, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; which creates proper happiness, just like our pizzas do! We work hard because we think pizza makes people happier. As a Senior Chef, you'll be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan Pizza's, and for every guest to leave with a full belly, and already planning their next visit. You'll also be accountable for: • Team leadership., • Heath & safety compliance., • Stock management., • Successful guest pizza launches., • Kitchen maintenance management., • Pizza quality. Whilst skills are important, representing our values is just as important too. These shape our team culture. • 'Push Yourself' because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team., • 'Be Yourself' means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work., • 'Respect Others' because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong., • 'Enjoy Yourself' because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work. What's in it for you? • £14.95 ph +tronc., • Serious career development - We are opening 5 pizzerias this year & next., • On top of the standard 28 days holiday (full time), you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years)., • After 5 years with us, you get a paid 4-week sabbatical on top of your 33 days holiday! Some of our favourite Pizza Perks include... • 1 extra day holiday as "Happiness Day' so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work., • Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias, • A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join., • Free food & espresso every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants, • A free after-work drinks (soft, beer or gin), • 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!), • Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when you are not at work for you & up to 3 friends. So, if you've got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we're a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon.

Job Ref: PER1504 Branch: Tattu Soho Location: Tattu London, London (Central) Salary/Benefits: £54,400 OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 45 Posted date: 09/08/2026 Closing date: 09/09/2026 What You'll Get Up To: • Support your team during busy services to create positive energy and productive environment., • Show versatility with your skills and experience working in all sections of professional kitchens., • Show determination to deliver the best product and demonstrate commitment and passion on every shift to inspire those around you., • Demonstrate a desire to push culinary boundaries and learn new skills and techniques to deliver new and unique dishes., • Ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery., • Be passionate about delivering exceptional dishes using the finest ingredients whether simple or complex., • A confident communicator with your team and the wider restaurant team., • Have extensive experience working in different types of cuisines., • Have responsibility for ensuring the brigade complies with all health & safety and food safety policies and procedures., • Being alert for opportunities to improve the profitability of the department, through controlling wastage and maintaining effective control regarding GP and staff., • Show your passion for learning and developing new skills, and encouraging others to help them grow. Why Permanently Unique? Health & Happiness • Monthly sessions for all the team to experience from massages, yoga, pottery painting and much more., • Cycle to work scheme, • Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs, • Mental health first aiders, • Access to management health care cash plan, • Access to EAP scheme Progression • Bespoke development journey's for all our team, • Development academies to support the progression and development of our team, • Chef Academies visiting our amazing suppliers across the UK Extras • 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at Tattu or Fenix restaurants, • After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine at any Tattu or Fenix restaurant, • Recommend a friend scheme, • Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it, • Employee of the month award, • Monthly team building events, • Annual celebration Tattu London has been designed with the utmost respect for superb craftsmanship and in pursuit of providing the finest experiential dining. Classic artistry is reunited with cutting edge techniques, giving way to a venue that is equally as elegant as it is elevated.

Head Pastry Chef - Cafe Ciel at The OWO Salary: Up to £52,000 DOE, based on experience and the value you bring Location: The OWO, Westminster, London Lead pastry at one of London's most exciting addresses. Cafe Ciel sits inside The OWO - a location most chefs would give a lot to put their name to. We're looking for an emerging talent ready to take real ownership: not just to execute a pastry programme, but to build one. The Role As Head Pastry Chef, you'll have genuine creative control over our patisserie offering, developing your own concept, evolving it with the seasons, and keeping it sharp against what's happening in the industry right now. This isn't a "follow the recipe book" role; we want someone who sees pastry as a craft worth pushing forward. Alongside this, you'll operationally lead our savoury section, supported by two Sous Chefs and the wider kitchen team, so this is a genuine leadership role across the full kitchen, not just a pastry bench. You'll be responsible for: • Developing and continually evolving our patisserie concept, with regular seasonal and trend-led updates, • Leading the savoury section operationally, with two Sous Chefs supporting you, • Setting and maintaining standards across both pastry and savoury output, • Working closely with the General Manager on menu direction, costing, and seasonal planning, • Mentoring and developing the wider kitchen team What We're Looking For • A talented, ambitious pastry chef ready to lead - someone looking for the platform to prove what they can do, • Strong all-round kitchen leadership skills, comfortable running more than just a pastry section, • A genuine creative eye, with the confidence to develop and evolve your own concept, • Solid understanding of seasonality and current food trends, • The ability to lead, train, and get the best out of a team What You'll Get • Salary of approx. £52,000, depending on experience and the value you bring to the business, • 28 days annual leave, • 3 meals a day available on site in our staff canteen, • Enrolment in our workplace pension scheme, • A rare platform - The OWO is a standout location, and this is a real opportunity to showcase your work and build something with genuine visibility, • Creative ownership over your own patisserie concept, not just execution of someone else's, • A supportive kitchen structure, with two Sous Chefs backing you operationally Ready to bring your concept to life somewhere people will actually notice it? We'd love to hear from you.