Kitchen Team Leader - Dickens Tavern - London

We are looking for a chef for our small but busy kitchen at Dickens Tavern in Paddington. Previous experience is essential with fryier, grill, etc Fluent english Full Time

Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to inspire a team and redefine British pub cuisine? The Wren Tavern, part of the award-winning Urban Pubs & Bars group, is seeking a dynamic and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. Recognized for our exceptional food and vibrant atmosphere, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to one of London's best pubs. What You'll Do: • Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment., • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across our menu of delicious British cuisine, featuring seasonal produce and dishes from London’s oldest butcher., • Develop and innovate menus, elevating pub classics with seasonal flair and creating dishes that truly impress our guests., • Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene, health, and safety (HACCP) within the kitchen., • Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and cost control to achieve financial targets and maintain profitability., • Ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen workflow, even during our busiest periods, maintaining composure and a positive attitude. What We're Looking For: • Proven experience as a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step, ideally within a busy pub or restaurant setting., • A true passion for food, creativity, and culinary excellence, with a deep understanding of British cuisine., • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills., • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, leading by example., • A commitment to continuous training and development for your team members., • Someone who takes ownership and pride in their work, embracing a culture where egos are left at the door and everyone helps where needed. What's in It for You? • Competitive salary and a performance-based bonus scheme., • Outstanding opportunities for training, professional development, and clear career progression within our rapidly expanding, award-winning company., • Generous discounts across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants., • Exciting company and team trips, regular social events, and management incentives., • Complimentary meals provided during your shift., • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for your wellbeing., • A fantastic referral scheme with rewards of up to £1,000 per successful referral., • Celebrate your birthday with a day off, on us! 🎉, • Participate in our Cycle to Work scheme., • Wagestream – access your earned wages anytime., • 28 days holiday.

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environments? Look no further than Vintry & Mercer Hotel, located in the heart of the City! We're seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must already be working as a Sous Chef in a restaurant or hotel of similar standard. You'll need to be a true master of your craft, with the ability to work efficiently and confidently under pressure. As our Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in ensuring the success of our lunch and dinner services, so strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a busy kitchen are a must. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Chef de Partie – Join Our Kitchen Team We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running your own section, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dishes while maintaining an organised and efficient kitchen. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard., • Take ownership of your designated section and ensure smooth service., • Maintain excellent food quality, consistency, and portion control., • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations., • Monitor stock levels and minimise waste., • Assist with stock rotation, deliveries, and ordering as required., • Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff., • Work effectively under pressure during busy service periods., • Contribute ideas for menu development and daily specials. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready for the next step., • A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food., • Excellent organisational and time management skills., • Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment., • Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays., • Right to work in the UK. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Opportunities for career progression and professional development., • Staff meals while on duty., • Employee discounts., • A supportive and friendly working environment., • The opportunity to be part of a passionate and ambitious team. If you are enthusiastic about great food, thrive in a busy kitchen, and are looking to develop your career with a professional team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our success.

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Balham. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Salary offer of up to £46,400 includes earnings received through tronc.++ ++And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000! ++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond, • A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year! What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role., • Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations, • Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering. #INDENT

🚨 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 🐟

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

Pastry Chef De Partie – 5 Hertford Street Club RB Holdings is a growing hospitality group shaping some of the most distinctive private members’ clubs and food businesses in London and New York. Founded by Robin Birley, our businesses are built on discretion, craftsmanship, and deeply personal service - delivered by teams who take pride in doing things properly. Our London portfolio includes 5 Hertford Street, Oswald’s, and Birley Bakery and Chocolate Shop in Chelsea. In 2025, we expanded internationally with the opening of Maxime’s, alongside a new Birley Bakery in New York City. We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Pastry Chef de Partie to join our luxury private members’ club, supporting the operations of our three pastry kitchens. This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry professional who excels in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional quality. Why work with us a Pastry Chef De Partie? • Salary of up to £38,000.00 per annum, • 33 days holiday per year (incl bank holidays), • Birthday day off, • Discounted gym membership & monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist, • Private medical & dental insurance with Bupa, • Workplace nursery scheme + Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Eyecare & specs vouchers, • In-house industry training, • Sponsored social events, • Recommend a friend bonus of £1000, • Online retail discounts, • Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty + free English classes Working hours: • 48 hours a week with shift starts from either 11:30am or 3:30pm, • Sunday off What you will do: • Create and deliver exceptional desserts and pastries with creativity, precision, and consistency., • Play a key role in the smooth operation of a fast-paced pastry kitchen, ensuring outstanding service and presentation., • Inspire and support junior chefs, helping to maintain the highest culinary standards., • Champion food safety, quality, and efficiency while contributing to menu innovation and continuous improvement. What are we looking for? • Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or in a similar role within hospitality, • Experience working across multiple outlets in a high-volume environment, • Strong communication skills and a passion for pastry and food innovation, • Reliable, hardworking, flexible, and committed to delivering high standards consistently If you feel that you have the experience and skills to join our Pastry team, then apply by forwarding your up-to-date CV together with a covering letter to the link below.

RB Holdings is a growing hospitality group shaping some of the most distinctive private members’ clubs and food businesses in London and New York. Founded by Robin Birley, our businesses are built on discretion, craftsmanship, and deeply personal service - delivered by teams who take pride in doing things properly. Our London portfolio includes 5 Hertford Street, Oswald’s, and Birley Bakery and Chocolate Shop in Chelsea. In 2025, we expanded internationally with the opening of Maxime’s, alongside a new Birley Bakery in New York City. We are currently seeking a Chef de Partie to join our La Loma Kitchen at Oswald’s. Why work with us as a Chef de Partie? • Salary of up to £37,000 per annum + discretionary service charge, • 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Discounted gym membership with GymFlex., • Monthly well-being days with our in house Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist., • Private medical + dental insurance with BUPA., • Employee Assistance Programme, • Online retail discounts, • Workplace nursery scheme., • Cycle to Work Scheme., • Eyecare & glasses vouchers., • Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000., • Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty., • And more! Working Hours: • 4 day working week between Monday - Saturday., • 7 shifts a week on a rota basis, • Bank Holidays and the Christmas period off – our venues are closed. What you will do: • Maintain high standards across all aspects of food preparation and presentation, • Work with the freshest seasonal ingredients to create culinary excellence, • Play a key part in a collaborative and focused team. What are we looking for? • Passionate chefs who take pride in making each dish a culinary experience, • Chefs keen to contribute to a positive and productive working environment ensuring all food offering are consistent Bring your skills to the next level and provide unforgettable experiences to our members – apply today and become part of the team at Oswald’s.