Kitchen Crew Member - KING OF BBQ - Ilford

Big Mamma is a French-Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. For over a decade, we've been bringing bold Italian flavours, 100% homemade food and vibrant, high-energy kitchens to life across our restaurants worldwide. Big Mamma is also a certified B Corp, committed to doing business in a way that respects people, producers and the planet. We're now looking for a Demi Chef – Cold Section to join our kitchen team! The role As a Demi Chef in the Cold Section at Big Mamma, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality antipasti, insalate and cold preparations, ensuring consistency, precision and great presentation. You will: • Prepare and plate cold section dishes, including antipasti and salads, • Follow Big Mamma recipes and kitchen standards, • Work closely with the Chef de Partie, supporting daily prep and service, • Help train and support Commis and Prep Chefs, • Maintain cleanliness, organisation and full compliance with health & safety standards, • Support the kitchen team during busy services with a positive, proactive attitude About you • Previous experience as a Demi Chef, ideally in the cold section, • Good knowledge of Italian cuisine, • Strong teamwork, communication and leadership skills, • High energy, reliability and attention to detail, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends What Big Mamma offers • Permanent, full-time position, • £ 16.71 per hour ( Inclusive of tronc ), • 5-day working week with 2 days off, • Daily staff meals, • 15% discount across all Big Mamma restaurants (UK and Ireland), • £500 employee referral bonus, T&Cs apply, • Wagestream – access your pay between paydays, • Mental health & wellbeing support (Open Up), • Continuous training and real career progression, • Mobility across our UK and worldwide restaurants BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #joinbigmammauki

Chef / Kitchen All-Rounder – Forest Gate Papi’s Munchies We’re a fast-growing, award-winning pizza business (Top 50 Pizzerias in Europe, two years running) looking for a passionate and versatile Pizza Chef / Kitchen All-Rounder to join our team. This is a hybrid, multitasking role — alongside cooking, you’ll be taking counter orders and managing Deliveroo, so we need someone who thrives on variety and pace. Duties • Prepare and cook authentic pizzas according to our recipes and quality standards, • Assist with food prep for other menu items, ensuring consistency and presentation, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen in line with health and safety regulations, • Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory management, • Ensure all food is prepared safely, adhering to food safety protocols at all times, • Take counter orders and manage Deliveroo orders alongside kitchen service, • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, mixers, and utensils, • Contribute to team efforts to uphold high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction Skills • Previous pizza or kitchen experience essential, • Fluent English is a must, • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and food preparation methods, • Familiarity with food safety regulations and hygiene best practices, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a busy kitchen setting, • Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team, • Experience taking orders or serving customers is advantageous but not essential, • A positive, hands-on attitude with a passion for quality food and great service Pay Starting from £28,000 per year (£13.50/hour), plus tronc. Pay increases after successful completion of training and probation. Why join us • A small, close-knit team with real growth plans — opening our next kitchen in September 2026, • Recognised among Europe’s best pizzerias, • Room to grow with the company as we expand Interested? Get in touch to apply. You can also send your CV

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills 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? • Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment., • You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site., • Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team!, • You'll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service., • Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged., • Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures., • Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards., • You'll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs., • Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? • Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza!, • Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven., • A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills., • Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail., • Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What's on offer: • Competitive Hourly Rates., • Full time hours - around 40 per week. Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service Paid overtime., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI's., • Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Staff parties throughout the year., • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Conscious & creative dining in the heart of Wood Wharf from the trio behind Fallow restaurant. Named after native deer of the British Isles, Roe will follow the same nose-to-tail and root-to-stem ethos as its critically acclaimed sister restaurant, Fallow St James’s. The extensive a la carte menu will be divided into nibbles and flatbreads, skewers, and grilled options, with larger plates and sides also available. As well as championing modest, British ingredients, Roe’s dishes will showcase underused and underappreciated produce. As a Chef de Partie at Roe, you will be responsible for running a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced chefs and gain valuable experience in an innovative culinary setting. Key responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and cooking of dishes within your designated section., • Ensure consistency and quality in every dish served., • Assist in stock rotation and ingredient ordering in line with purchasing guidelines., • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment., • Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver a seamless dining experience., • Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times. About you: • Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen., • A passion for sustainability, seasonality, and innovative cooking techniques., • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence., • Excellent teamwork and communication skills., • A positive, proactive attitude and a desire to learn and grow within the team. The benefits: • Competitive salary., • Career progression., • Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses., • Wellbeing initiatives., • Reward and recognition schemes., • Free welcome lunch for you and a guest., • 50% restaurant discounts across the group., • 25% Friends and Family discounts., • 50% discount on company retail., • Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials., • Staff meal during your shift., • Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment., • Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment)., • Sabbaticals (after three years employment)., • Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At ROE, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

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. 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. 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

Come directly to the restaurant for an interview. What we’re looking for: Karahi Chef • Experienced in authentic Pakistani cuisine., • Able to prepare chicken, lamb and mutton karahi to a high standard., • Fast, consistent and able to work under pressure. Grill / BBQ Chef • Skilled in tikka, seekh kebab, lamb chops and mixed grill., • Experience with charcoal grilling preferred., • Strong knowledge of food hygiene. Come directly to the restaurant for an interview.

We're Hiring – Commis Chef We're looking for a Commis Chef to join our friendly team in a busy pub kitchen. Our kitchen is small, so we're looking for someone who is reliable, organised, and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting with food preparation and mise en place., • Preparing and cooking dishes according to recipes and company standards., • Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation., • Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and hygienic at all times., • Following food safety and HACCP procedures., • Assisting with stock rotation, deliveries, and storage., • Working closely with the rest of the kitchen team to ensure smooth service. What We Offer: • A friendly, supportive working environment in a small team., • Pay rate negotiable, depending on experience., • Weekly pay., • Opportunities to learn and develop your skills., • Stable, ongoing employment. If you're passionate about food and want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV or get in touch for more information.

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.