Chef - Kintan Japanese BBQ - London

We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a modern European restaurant inspired by Spanish and Greek Mediterranean cuisine. The role combines traditional techniques with a contemporary approach and involves delivering high-quality restaurant service alongside weddings, corporate events, private dining and other large-scale catering occasions. The successful candidate will take responsibility for kitchen operations, menu development, costing, team leadership and consistent quality across à la carte dining and events. Key responsibilities • Lead the creation and execution of menus highlighting Spanish and Greek influences., • Develop seasonal menus for lunch, dinner, brunch and private events., • Design and deliver menus for weddings, canapé receptions, bowl-food service, corporate events and private dining., • Collaborate with the events team on menu planning, tastings, logistics and service flow., • Manage preparation schedules, ordering, stock control, food safety and allergen compliance., • Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, cleanliness and kitchen organisation., • Manage supplier relationships, food costs and waste to support healthy gross profit margins., • Recruit, train and develop a high-performing kitchen team., • Plan rotas, manage labour costs and support staff performance and development., • Work closely with the owner, general manager, events team and front-of-house colleagues to ensure seamless service. What we are looking for • At least five years’ experience in senior kitchen roles, including a minimum of two years as a Head Chef or above., • Strong experience with Spanish and/or Greek cuisine, Mediterranean produce, flavours and techniques., • Proven ability to deliver restaurant à la carte service and high-volume event catering simultaneously., • Experience creating menus and costing dishes to achieve healthy margins., • Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills., • Excellent organisation and the ability to perform effectively under pressure., • Up-to-date knowledge of food safety and allergen standards. This is an opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a growing independent restaurant and contribute to a varied programme of dining and events.

Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3-hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! So they opened another one, and then another one. And 9 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026, in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As a Sous Che f, you'll play a key role in leading our kitchen and BOH team. You'll be the right hand to the Head Chef, playing a key role in leading the day-to-day kitchen operation. You'll oversee every aspect of the kitchen, from service and team performance to stock, food cost, quality and standards. You'll lead by example, support the development of the team and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, consistently and to the highest standard every day. What success looks like • You'll lead a well-organised kitchen where every service runs smoothly and every chef and KPs know what to do., • You'll ensure every dish is prepared, plated and served to the highest standard, every time., • You'll oversee all kitchen sections, ensuring consistency, quality and collaboration across the team., • You'll maintain exceptional food safety, cleanliness and operational standards throughout the kitchen., • You'll coach, develop and inspire your team, creating a positive culture where people can perform at their best., • You'll manage stock, deliveries and supplier relationships, ensuring the kitchen is organised and ready for service., • You'll minimise waste, protect food cost and contribute to the commercial performance of the business., • You'll work closely with the Head Chef to continuously improve the way the kitchen operates. What you'll bring • You're already working as a Sous Chef, or you're an experienced Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step., • You're confident leading a high-performing kitchen and supporting multiple sections at the same time., • You have strong leadership skills and know how to coach, motivate and develop a team., • You have excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen operations., • You're organised, commercially aware and confident managing stock, food cost and kitchen performance., • You lead by example, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering exceptional food and an outstanding guest experience. What we offer: • Annual salary from £45,000 (inclusive of Tronc), • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing kitchen team and culture from the early stages., • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • The opportunity to work with the best UK suppliers and quality ingredients in a kitchen that prepares everything from scratch and takes pride in exceptional food., • A supportive management team that values high standards, teamwork and continuous development. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

Are you passionate about creating delectable pastries and eager to be part of a renowned hotel group? Firmdale Hotels, known for its luxury, style, and outstanding service, is looking for a talented Pastry Commis Chef to join our esteemed team at the Haymarket Hotel. Firmdale Hotels is a collection of award-winning boutique hotels in London and New York. Each hotel is designed with a distinct personality, offering unique, high-end experiences for our guests. We pride ourselves on our exceptional service, innovative cuisine, and beautifully designed spaces. As a Pastry Commis Chef at the Haymarket Hotel, you will be an integral part of our dynamic and fast-paced kitchen team. Your creativity and passion for pastry will shine as you contribute to our renowned culinary offerings. You will work closely with our experienced pastry chefs, learning and growing in a supportive environment that values excellence and teamwork. Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation and production of a wide range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods., • Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety., • Collaborate with the pastry team to create new and innovative dessert items., • Ensure consistency and quality in every dish prepared., • Support the kitchen in maintaining inventory and managing supplies. What you Need: • Previous experience in a similar pastry role., • Ability to work effectively within a team., • Exceptional attention to detail., • A genuine passion for food and pastry creation., • A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop your skills. What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate of £13.50 - £14.50 inclusive of service charge., • Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Complimentary meals on shift, • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards, • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • And much more!! Why join Firmdale Hotels? Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design. We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades: • Proud winners of The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025, • The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade, • Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024, • Food & Beverage Manager of the Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024, • Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024, • Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025, • Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2025, • Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award 2025, • Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024, • Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel, Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024, • Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award, • Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024, • Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure 'IT List' best hotels in the world, • Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys, • Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024. You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: If you are enthusiastic about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Haymarket Hotel and take the next step in your hospitality career with Firmdale Hotels. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3-hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! So they opened another one, and then another one. And 9 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026, in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in leading every service. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to support the day-to-day kitchen operation. You will lead the team during service and ensure every dish leaves the pass to the highest standard. You'll be confident working across all kitchen sections, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and setting the example through your organisation, communication and attention to detail. What success looks like • You'll lead calm, organised and efficient services where every chef knows what they need to do., • You'll ensure every dish is prepared, plated and served to the highest standard, every time., • You'll confidently support every kitchen section, stepping in wherever needed to keep service running smoothly., • You'll maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen that is always ready for service., • You'll communicate clearly with both the kitchen and front of house teams, creating a seamless experience for every guest., • You'll coach and develop junior chefs, helping build a confident, capable and engaged team., • You'll help manage stock, minimise waste and protect food cost, contributing to the overall performance of the kitchen. What you'll bring • You're already working as a Junior Sous Chef, or you're a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up., • You're confident working across all kitchen sections in a high-quality, high-volume kitchen., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to organise, motivate and support a team during service., • Excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen standards., • Reliable, hands-on approach with high personal standards, attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional food. What we offer: • Annual salary from £37000 to £45000 (inclusive of Tronc), • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift., • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing kitchen team and culture from the early stages., • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • The opportunity to work with the best UK suppliers and quality ingredients in a kitchen that prepares everything from scratch and takes pride in exceptional food., • A supportive management team that values high standards, teamwork and continuous development. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. Bottarga, born from a series of summers spent wandering the Greek islands, the newest addition to the Pachamama Group is a love letter to their vibrant cuisine and endless love for feta cheese. As a seasoned Chef de Partie, we anticipate your readiness to bring your top performance and culinary flair to our team. For the Chef de Partie role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Full Service Charge distribution., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday for a full time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. As our Chef de Partie, we hope that you will contribute to our mission of introducing exciting, diverse and playful dining concepts to the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy is to be the best, we continuously improve and never settle. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. Lagana brings Med flatbreads and skewers to Shoreditch, taking over from Pachamama East. This Greek-inspired restaurant is aiming to be a little more casual the glitzy feel of their other recent openings by Pachamama Group. There's an emphasis on a home-cooking style here, with the menu led by the lagana itself, a puffed flatbread straight from the oven served with bowls of seasonal spreads and dips. As a seasoned Prep Chef, we anticipate your readiness to bring your top performance and culinary flair to our team. For the Prep Chef role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Full Service Charge distribution., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday for a full time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. As our Prep Chef, we hope that you will contribute to our mission of introducing exciting, diverse and playful dining concepts to the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy is to be the best, we continuously improve and never settle. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

The Pachamama Family proudly delivers exceptional guest experiences across our venues in central London. Since our founding in October 2014, Pachamama Group has been on a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe, doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each of our restaurant concepts is thoughtfully crafted to transport guests to diverse locales, offering unique culinary experiences in unforgettable environments. At its heart, Soraya is about sharing. Soraya, coming into London mid-June 2026, offers guests an exceptional culinary experience, celebrating the rich and vibrant flavours of Persian cuisine in an exquisite setting. Soraya's menu is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, designed to delight and encourage communal feasting. Signature dishes such as Mast O Khair, Lamb Koobideh, Chicken Joujeh, and Ghaymeh Bedemjan highlight traditional Persian recipes, while innovative plates showcase the team's genius. As a Sous Chef, we trust in your ability to step into our vibrant kitchen environment and hit the ground running, leveraging your proven skills and culinary expertise. Your main responsibilities will include: • Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and leading the team, • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes and presentation standards, • Oversee food preparation and service to maintain smooth kitchen operations, • Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to build a strong team, • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance, • Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management, • Step into a leadership role in the absence of the Head Chef to ensure service continuity, • Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement of kitchen performance We Offer: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience, • Full Service Charge distribution, • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate, • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees, • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants, • 28 days of holiday for a full-time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge, • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork, • Psychological, financial, and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month, • Stream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time, • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution, • Opportunities for career development, with regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives If this sounds of interest to you, please apply. Come grow with us at Pachamama Group! This is your chance to take part in an exciting new opening.