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. Soraya, Persian-inspired, arrives as a continuation of 971 Hospitality's world by Pachamama Group. Opening is due mid July 2026. This is your chance to take a part in an exciting new opening. At its heart, Soraya is about sharing. It 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. Prepared with utmost precision, the succulent skewers of marinated meats and vegetables are served on meticulously chosen crockery and silverware that transport diners straight to the heart of Tehran. 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.

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. Soraya, Persian-inspired, arrives as a continuation of 971 Hospitality's world by Pachamama Group. Opening is due mid June 2026. At its heart, Soraya is about sharing. It 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. Prepared with utmost precision, the succulent skewers of marinated meats and vegetables are served on meticulously chosen crockery and silverware that transport diners straight to the heart of Tehran. 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.

Big Mamma Group is an Italian restaurant company founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger with one simple dream: changing people's lives with pizza. In the UK & Ireland, that dream lives in 9 restaurants across 4 cities: Gloria, Ave Mario, Circolo Popolare, Barbarella, Carlotta and Jacuzzi in London, Circolo Popolare in Manchester, La Bellezza in Birmingham, and Gloria in Dublin. Every plate is 100% homemade, every space is jaw-dropping, and every table gets a huge smile at a fair price. We believe hospitality is a real career, and we're on the hunt for talents ready to grow with us and bring their own crazy love for Italian food to the Squadra. We're now looking for a passionate Junior Pizzaiolo to join our team! Your Mission As part of the Big Mamma Kitchen team, your mission will be to: • Prepare pizza according to Big Mamma recipes and quality standards, • Support the pizzeria team during service and prep, • Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, • Bring positive energy and a problem solving mindset to every shift, • Help create the best moment of our guests' day About You The ideal candidate can demonstrate: • Big smile and passion for Italian food, • Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit, • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, • Previous experience or training as a Junior Pizza Chef, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends Our offer to you • Permanent, full-time role: £ 16.21/hour total package (base pay + tronc), • Daily staff meals served family-style, • 15% employee discount in all UK & Ireland restaurants, • £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend, T&Cs apply, • Mental health & wellbeing support, • Earned Wage Access - unlock your pay between paydays, • Regular training & career growth opportunities, • International mobility with opportunities to work across the group Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #joinbigmammauki

Big Mamma Group is an Italian restaurant company founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger with one simple dream: changing people's lives with pizza. In the UK & Ireland, that dream lives in 9 restaurants across 4 cities: Gloria, Ave Mario, Circolo Popolare, Barbarella, Carlotta and Jacuzzi in London, Circolo Popolare in Manchester, La Bellezza in Birmingham, and Gloria in Dublin. Every plate is 100% homemade, every space is jaw-dropping, and every table gets a huge smile at a fair price. We believe hospitality is a real career, and we're on the hunt for talents ready to grow with us and bring their own crazy love for Italian food to the Squadra. We're now looking for a passionate Commis Pastry Chef to join our team! Your Mission As part of the Big Mamma Kitchen team, your mission will be to: • Prepare desserts following Big Mamma recipes and quality standards, • Support the Chef de Partie and senior chefs during prep and service, • Maintain high standards of hygiene, organisation and food safety, • Work efficiently during busy services with a positive, proactive mindset, • Help create the best moment of our guests' day through every plate About You The ideal candidate can demonstrate: • A big smile and real passion for Italian food, • Previous experience or training as a Commis Pastry Chef, • Strong teamwork and communication skills, • Great energy and proactive attitude during service, • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, • High-volume kitchen experience is a plus Our offer to you • Permanent, part-time role: 15.96/hour total package (base pay + tronc), • Daily staff meals served family-style, • 15% employee discount in all UK & Ireland restaurants, • £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend, T&Cs apply, • Mental health & wellbeing support, • Earned Wage Access - unlock your pay between paydays, • Regular training & career growth opportunities, • International mobility with opportunities to work across the group Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #joinbigmammauki

We are looking for an experienced Tandoor Chef to join our busy Pakistani restaurant in Leyton The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and confident in preparing a range of traditional tandoor breads and kebabs including: • Naan, • Roti, • kebab, • chicken tikka, • Traditional Pakistani tandoor breads/dishes What we’re looking for: • Previous experience as a Tandoor Chef, • Fast, reliable and able to work efficiently during busy services, • Good attention to quality and consistency Position: part time and full time available Location: Leyton, London Start: Immediate start available

Maison Gigi is a French family bakery that serves pâtisserie, artisan coffee, breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked every day in-house. Maison Gigi brings tarts and regional sweet and savoury specialities from France. It’s an open-kitchen concept and this family-run business also offer events catering. We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our Team at Gigi. We are looking for the right person to join the team, you’re there to help, and make sure everything is working smoothly. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. What we are looking for: · To be passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality · Promote good working relationships throughout the team · Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen · Produce and present food in conjunction with the kitchen team, keeping abreast of current trends · Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times · Take responsibility for the management and supervision of the health and safety. In return: · You can look forward to working with a dedicated team · You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday · Amazing staff meal · You will be working in a central location

Join our friendly, hardworking kitchen team and help expand the menu with a new selection of Mediterranean pasta dishes. We’re looking for a chef who is passionate about great food, takes pride in their work and can help create delicious, memorable dishes for our guests.