Junior Sous Chef - Headstart Recruitment Ltd - London

CHEF DE PARTIE – CATERING South West London £36,500 per year + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits Full-Time | 45 hours per week We are currently recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join a well-established, high-quality catering operation in South West London. This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a stable, professional environment with excellent benefits, ongoing development and a strong work-life structure. The Role Working alongside the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen brigade, you will: • Prepare and deliver high-quality food across a busy catering operation, • Manage your section and maintain consistent standards, • Complete daily mise en place according to business requirements and functions, • Ensure correct food storage, stock rotation and date labelling, • Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness and organisation, • Work confidently across different sections, including larder and sauce, • Support and mentor junior members of the kitchen team, • Follow HACCP, food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures, • Assist with functions, events and larger-volume food production, • Help minimise waste and maintain quality within agreed food costs About You We are looking for someone with: • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress, • Experience within catering, hotels, private members' clubs, events or high-volume quality kitchens, • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety, • Ability to organise and manage your own section, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is desirable, • A reliable and professional approach Package & Benefits • £36,500 annual salary, • Paid overtime / time off in lieu, • £600 staff fund paid twice yearly after qualifying period, • 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, • Additional life leave, • Generous pension scheme with company matching up to 15% after qualifying period, • On-site parking, • Staff referral scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support, • Training and career development opportunities, • Staff events and access to selected leisure activities/facilities, • Death in Service benefit of 4× salary Apply with your CV to be considered for the position.

Chef de Partie / Senior Chef de Partie - FINE DINING London Salary: Based on Experience Chef de Partie – Up to £42,000 Senior Chef de Partie – Up to £45,000 Full-Time | 3.5 Days On / 3.5 Days Off We are currently recruiting for a talented Chef de Partie and Senior Chef de Partie to join a highly regarded fine dining restaurant in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a professional kitchen focused on exceptional food, high standards, and continuous development. Requirements • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie, • Essential: Previous experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant or high-end fine dining, • Strong knowledge of classical cooking techniques, • Passion for quality ingredients and attention to detail, • Ability to perform under pressure in a busy service, • A positive attitude and strong team player Eligibility to work Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. What's on offer • Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience, • Career development within a respected fine dining kitchen, • Work alongside a talented and ambitious culinary team, • Supportive and professional working environment Please note: We will only consider candidates with a proven Michelin-starred or fine dining background. If you're passionate about fine dining and looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Apply now with your updated CV.

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.

Fantastic opportunity + Family culture + Staff discounts + Free meals + Paid holidays + Birthday gift + Referral bonus

Pizza Pilgrims A place where traditional Neapolitan pizza will meet best of the best British ingredients. As Second Chef in Pizza Pilgrims, your role is to support the Head Chef with the overall management of the kitchen team, ensuring that everyone is fully trained, supported, and developed. • Taking care of ‘business’ (aka the Pizzeria) - It is important that you can work closely with your Head Chef and the wider management team to ensure that your pizzeria is a success., • Food, quality & safety - when managing the shift you will be responsible for setting a high standard for food quality and maintaining it within the pizzeria. Ensuring its always a safe environment for all the pizzeria team., • Leading & Supporting the Team - making sure that Pizza Pilgrims vibes are felt throughout pizzeria, that everyone is happy at work. Supporting them in every step of their journey. What's there for you? Competitive salary - up to 14.95 per hour + tronc 2 staff parties Training to help you reach your career goals - we even have a dedicated training academy for it! 28 days of holiday + an additional day for every year served

Caffe concerto it’s looking for an experienced Pasta Chef to join our company . Requirements : • A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking or at least 6 months experience in similar capacity, • A passion for food and working with fresh and high quality ingredients, • An excellent leader with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, • Must have the stamina to work full time and flexible shifts, • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and floor area personnel, • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds, • Certificate of Food Safety level I, • Certificate of Health and Safety level I Benefits : -Contracted hours . -Free Meals on duty . -28 days holiday entitlement . -A kitchen specked out with the best equipment . -Excellent staff facilities Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £33000.00-£36,000.00 per year

🚨 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 🐟