Sous Chef - The Standard - Loughton

Join our dynamic team at a bustling bar and restaurant as a bartender and waiter/waitress. We are seeking candidates with at least 6 months of experience in a similar role, who possess strong bar and waiting skills. You will be responsible for preparing and serving drinks, serving food, and ensuring the bar area remains well-stocked. Maintaining a high level of customer service is crucial. Requirements: • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Availability on weekends, • Immediate start Become part of our team and contribute to a lively and engaging atmosphere where customer satisfaction is a top priority.

The Standard Pub is a modern, busy neighbourhood pub known for its focus on fresh, high-quality food. We are seeking a dedicated chef to join our team. You will work in an organized kitchen environment, ensuring consistent quality and hygiene standards in food preparation and presentation. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook dishes according to specifications, • Maintain high levels of food hygiene, health, and safety, • Assist in menu execution and creating daily specials, • Manage preparation, stock rotation, and minimize wastage, • Perform effectively during busy periods, • Contribute positively to the team atmosphere Requirements: • Proven chef experience or strong commis skills ready for advancement, • Passion for fresh, consistent cuisine, • Excellent time management and ability to remain calm under pressure, • Knowledge of food hygiene standards (Level 2 preferred), • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends What We Offer: • Competitive pay and regular hours, • Supportive management with a respectful team culture, • Opportunities for growth within the business, • Encouragement for creative input for the right candidate, • Staff meals and discounts

Join our friendly team at The Standard, a family-run group of bars. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to contribute to our lively atmosphere and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction as a Bartender and Waiter/Waitress. Your key responsibilities will include: • Preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages., • Serving food to our guests with efficiency and a friendly demeanor., • Maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked bar area., • Engaging with customers professionally and providing excellent service., • Handling transactions accurately. We are looking for someone who has: • At least 6 months of experience in a bar or restaurant setting., • Strong bar and waiting skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Availability to work on weekends., • A positive attitude and a passion for hospitality. Immediate start is available for the right candidate.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Cocktail Bar Tender to join our team at The Standard, a small, independent, family-run group of bars. As a key member of our bar staff, you will be responsible for creating exceptional drinks and providing a memorable experience for our guests. Key responsibilities include: • Crafting a wide range of classic and contemporary cocktails with precision and flair., • Serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages., • Engaging with customers in a friendly and professional manner., • Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the bar area., • Managing inventory and restocking supplies., • Handling cash and processing payments accurately. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced bar environment, a strong knowledge of spirits and mixology, and excellent customer service skills. We value a positive attitude, reliability, and a passion for hospitality. Join our team and help us deliver outstanding service and delicious cocktails.

Join the Bocca Bocca Team! We’re looking for an experienced (Full time) Italian Chef and Pizza Chef (2 people in total) to join us at Bocca Bocca, an authentic Italian restaurant. What We’re Looking For: • Experience as an Italian Chef – Strong background in preparing traditional Italian dishes, • Creativity – Ability to create new dishes, daily/weekly specials, and a menu of the day., • Versatility – Skilled in preparing fish, meat, and vegetable mains., • Quality & Consistency – Focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and excellent presentation., • Teamwork – Ability to work well in a fast-paced kitchen environment. If you’re passionate about Italian cuisine and have the experience to match, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a talented Commis Chef or Chef to join our team. About the Role You'll work alongside our kitchen team to prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety. What You'll Be Doing • Preparing ingredients and assisting with daily food production, • Cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard, • Supporting the smooth running of kitchen service, • Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Working collaboratively with a friendly and passionate team What We're Looking For • Previous kitchen experience., • A genuine passion for food and hospitality, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic, • Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment What We Offer • A friendly and supportive workplace, • Staff meals during shifts, • Flexible working patterns available We're building a team of people who care about great food, great service, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Second Pizza Chef to join our amazing team! Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Walthamstow – set in a beautiful old glass factory – opened in January 2017 and was our first shop with an actual yard (well, we say 'yard', its more of a deck!). Our biggest shop to date, Walthamstow is a real hit E17ers, serving up our infamous pizza for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. What will I be doing? • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly., • Leading shifts and taking ownership in the absence of the Head Chef., • Adhering to the highest standards, including cleanliness and organising deep cleans., • Training the team alongside the Head Chef., • Completing all prep as required and taking responsibility for your workstation., • Work collaboratively in a team alongside the wider team. What are we looking for? • Someone with previous experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment., • Someone with a good command of English., • An excellent communicator who enjoys being part of a team!, • Someone who is willing to work weekends. What's on offer: • Working with a fantastic team in a fun environment, • A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late!, • There's loads of opportunities to progress to a Head Chef role as we have really ambitious expansion plans!, • A competitive hourly rate including bonuses., • Full time hours - around 40 hours per week with all overtime paid for., • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service, • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities!, • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Fun staff parties - we close the shops so we are all able to join together!, • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, **YSP

One for the Table is a small, independent cafe that opened in Spring 2026. We serve high-quality brunch & coffee just moments away from Walthamstow Central in East London. Now we’ve found our feet, we’re looking for a passionate, talented chef who genuinely cares about food, quality ingredients, and great hospitality to lead our kitchen. As we’re still a young business, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on the foundations we've created, improve kitchen systems, and grow alongside the café. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, close-knit team where your ideas and input will genuinely shape the business. We're building a workplace that's supportive, collaborative, and enjoyable—one that feels just as good to work in as it does to visit. Key responsibilities/What you’ll be doing · Preparing and cooking high-quality brunch dishes with a focus on flavour, presentation and attention to detail. · Ensuring quality & consistency is maintained throughout our busy periods. · Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards. · Managing stock effectively and helping minimise wastage. · Developing seasonal dishes and continually improving our menu. · Working closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless customer experience. · Liaising with suppliers and placing orders. · Helping create efficient kitchen systems as the business continues to grow. · Happy to work independently and lead a small team. What We’re Looking For · Previous experience as a chef, ideally in a brunch or breakfast setting. · Proficiency in various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes · Good insight into the world of hospitality · Strong passion for flavour, presentation, and quality ingredients · Commercial awareness with an understanding of GP, stock, and wastage · Organised, reliable, and a good communicator. · A genuine team player who thrives in a small, close-knit environment · Confident in running a small kitchen independently Why work with us · Competitive salary · Freedom to share ideas, taking ownership, and grow with the business · Opportunity to be creative and express yourself through food. · Evenings off and strong work/life balance (Guaranteed Mondays and Tuesdays off) · Unlimited coffee on shift & lunch on us · Generous staff discounts on retail products (Coffee beans, Olive oils, Pasta, Wine & more) · Be part of a small, friendly & supportive team. · A workplace where effort, attitude, and initiative are noticed and rewarded · Friendly, collaborative team (no egos, no shouting)

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing authentic Afro-Caribbean dishes and a commitment to culinary excellence. Responsibilities include: • Overseeing daily kitchen operations and food preparation., • Developing and creating new, exciting Afro-Caribbean menu items., • Ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste., • Managing kitchen staff, including training and scheduling., • Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations., • Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Chef, with a focus on Afro-Caribbean cuisine., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus., • A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.

Indian Curry Chef Wanted – Immediate Start We are looking for an experienced Indian Curry Chef to join our busy and well-established restaurant in Ilford, East London. Requirements: • Strong experience in preparing authentic Indian curry dishes, • Able to work in a fast-paced, busy kitchen, • Reliable, hardworking, and passionate about quality food, • Team player with a positive attitude What We Offer: • Excellent salary (depending on experience), • Full-time, permanent position, • Immediate start available, • Friendly and supportive working environment If you are interested, please send your CV or contact us directly for more information.

Award winning Sourdough Pizza restaurant. Long ferment method using fershly milled grain, local produce, set in a cobbled mews. Looking for a strong pizza chef who can work efficiently and become a trusted and valuable member of the team. If this sounds of interest to you then please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Gina, Chingford Gina is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. We are an independent neighbourhood restaurant in Chingford, founded by husband-and-wife chefs Ravneet Gill and Mattie Taiano. We cook generous, seasonal food using excellent produce and care deeply about consistency, hospitality and creating a positive place to work. This is a key leadership role within the kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the team through preparation and service, maintain standards across every section and support the development of the chefs around you. You will be confident running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and able to create a calm, organised and professional working environment, even during busy services. The Role You will: Lead the kitchen team during preparation and service. Run the kitchen confidently in the Head Chef’s absence. Support and manage the pass, ensuring dishes leave the kitchen accurately and consistently. Maintain high standards of food quality, seasoning, presentation and portion control. Train, coach and support Junior Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs. Help create a positive, respectful and ambitious kitchen culture. Support ordering, stock control, deliveries and supplier management. Minimise waste and contribute towards food cost and GP targets. Assist with rotas, staffing and the efficient management of labour. Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, organisation and food safety. Support menu development, dish testing and the implementation of new dishes. About You You will have previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef, or be an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step. You should be: Calm, organised and confident under pressure. A clear and respectful communicator. Passionate about food, hospitality and developing others. Comfortable taking responsibility and holding standards. Positive, practical and solutions-focused. Experienced in a busy, quality-led kitchen. Knowledgeable about food safety and HACCP. We are looking for someone who takes genuine ownership of their role, leads by example and wants to play an important part in the continued growth of an independent restaurant. In return, you will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced chef-led team, take on meaningful responsibility and help shape the culture and day-to-day running of Gina’s kitchen.