Sous Chef – Premium Italian Restaurant – London - C&E Recruitment - London

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at this fantastic independent café in Hammersmith. As Chef de Partie, you will work closely with the senior kitchen team to prepare and serve fresh, seasonal dishes throughout the day, ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained. The Perks As Chef de Partie you can expect the following: • £15 per hour, • Predominantly daytime hours, • Some evening flexibility required on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (service finishes around 9pm), • Generous staff discount, • Referral bonus scheme, • Complimentary anniversary meal for two, • Contributory pension scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Free meals on shift, • Career development, training, and support to progress your career, • Opportunities to grow within the business, • Monthly performance bonus and rewards The Place Our client is an independent neighbourhood café in Hammersmith, serving high-quality breakfast, brunch and lunch with a real focus on fresh, seasonal produce. The café offers a relaxed and welcoming environment with a strong local following. Open seven days a week, the kitchen delivers consistently excellent food using quality ingredients in a busy daytime setting, with selected evening service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday finishing at approximately 9pm. The Person The ideal Chef de Partie will have the following: • Solid experience in a fresh food kitchen, ideally within a café, brunch, restaurant, or similar environment, • Confidence running your own section and working as part of a small kitchen team, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food presentation, • A good understanding of food safety and health & safety procedures, • Flexibility to support daytime service and occasional early evening shifts, • A positive, hands-on attitude with the willingness to learn and develop, • A true passion for fresh food and delivering great quality dishes If you are an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a fantastic opportunity within an independent café, apply today!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at this fantastic independent café in Hammersmith. As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes while ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained. The Perks As Junior Sous Chef you can expect the following: • £17 per hour, • Predominantly daytime hours, • Some evening flexibility required on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (service finishes around 9pm), • Generous staff discount, • Referral bonus scheme, • Complimentary anniversary meal for two, • Contributory pension scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Free meals on shift, • Career development, training, and support to progress your career, • Opportunities to grow within the business, • Monthly performance bonus and rewards The Place Our client is an independent neighbourhood café in Hammersmith, serving high-quality breakfast, brunch and lunch with a real focus on fresh, seasonal produce. The café offers a relaxed and welcoming environment with a strong local following. Open seven days a week, the kitchen delivers consistently excellent food using quality ingredients in a busy daytime setting, with selected evening service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday finishing at approximately 9pm. The Person The ideal Junior Sous Chef will have the following: • Solid experience in a fresh food kitchen at Junior Sous Chef level or as an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up, • Experience supporting the running of a kitchen and leading a small team, • Confidence working across all sections and supporting service, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, stock control, and food presentation, • A good understanding of food safety and health & safety procedures, • Flexibility to support daytime service and occasional early evening shifts, • A positive, hands-on attitude with the ability to motivate and support the team, • A true passion for fresh food and delivering great quality dishes If you are an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a fantastic opportunity within an independent café, apply today!

We are currently looking for an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead the team at a well-established premium food retail business in North London. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong retail or hospitality operator to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy and successful operation, leading from the front across both the retail floor and food production areas. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful General Manager will be responsible for the overall performance of the business, driving exceptional customer service, commercial success and operational excellence. The Perks As General Manager, you will receive: • Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience, • Senior leadership role with real autonomy and responsibility, • Opportunity to influence the culture, standards and continued growth of a well-established independent business, • Supportive and passionate team environment, • Company pension, • Casual dress, • Staff meals and employee discounts, • 45-hour working week, • Flexible working pattern between 6:00am and 7:00pm The Place Our client is a highly respected independent food retail business with a loyal customer following and an outstanding reputation for quality products and excellent service. Combining retail with freshly prepared food, the business operates in a fast-paced environment where quality, consistency and customer experience are at the heart of everything they do. This is a hands-on operation with a strong focus on fresh food, high standards and creating a welcoming environment for both customers and the team. The Person The successful General Manager will have: • Previous experience as a General Manager within food retail, delicatessen, bakery, café or a similar fresh food environment, • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing sales, labour costs, margins and profitability, • A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop a team, • Experience overseeing recruitment, training, rotas and performance management, • Excellent customer service and operational management skills, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform under pressure, • Experience managing stock control, ordering, opening and closing procedures and compliance, • A sound understanding of food safety, allergen management and health & safety legislation, • A genuine passion for high-quality food and delivering exceptional customer experiences, • Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays in line with the needs of the business If you're a commercially minded and hands-on General Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving independent food business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Trainee Pastry Chef - Production Kitchen We are currently looking for a trainee Pastry Chef for our client near Woking, Mayford. As a commis pastry chef you will work alongside the owner and production team producing high end desserts and afternoon teas for various clients in London. The Perks The trainee chef will receive: A competitive basic salary of between £25,000- £26,0000 depending on experience 45-hour contracted week Monday to Fridays only No late evenings shifts Learning from a highly experienced owner and team Shifts from 7am onwards Working for a high-profile pastry chef with many years of experience Great career progression opportunities The Place Our client specialises in making bespoke luxury desserts outsourcing to high-end hotels, afternoon teas, restaurants, airlines and wholesale and retail trades. Trading since 2005, their business maintains exceptionally high standards and delivers an extensive range of products 7 days a week. The Person The Pastry Chef will have: Trained in pastry or passionate home baker with some commercial experience Ideally be able to drive or live locally to Mayford Proactive & a quick learner Drive to learn and grow Be available for early/late morning starts Have a passion for pastry and good attention to detail Be driven and willing to progress in your career Have the confidence to create and be innovative If you are a trainee pastry chef with a passion for new and creative ideas, ready for your next challenge, apply today!

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!

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. Named after the Greek god of the West wind - a soft gentle breeze - Zēphyr offers a casual dining affair inspired by Greek culture and a late-night bar downstairs. This high-volume restaurant is our most vibrant venue in the heart of Notting Hill with a talented team of amazing individuals who thrive in this busy environment. As a seasoned Commis Chef, we anticipate your readiness to bring your top performance and culinary flair to our team. For the Commis 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 Commis 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.

We are looking for a friendly team player, outgoing grill chef to join our small but fun friendly team. We serve American style fast food and cocktails in a street food environment in borough market. We are committed to the well being of our team and include good monthly tips as well as pension scheme, staff food and uniform. The right chef should have at least 6 months minimum experience as weekends can be very busy, interaction with customers is always necessary, so a very good standard of English is essential. Please send your cv to us and we will look forward to seeing you. Our focus is on customer satisfaction, hence our slogan “ everything here is made with love” if you want to be valued and respected and have enjoyment in your work then come and work with us .

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

Rossella is expanding, and we are looking for a Grill Chef to join our team at our Muswell Hill restaurant, working on our Meat & Fish section. Building on the success of our Kentish Town restaurant, voted in the Top 10 Italian Restaurants in London by OpenTable and ranked in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing neighbourhood Italian restaurant with a strong focus on quality food, genuine hospitality, and developing great chefs. This is a role with a clear progression pathway. You'll begin by running our Meat & Fish section before being trained across Pasta, Starters, and other areas of the kitchen. Every time you learn a new section and are signed off to run it independently, you'll receive a pay increase. The more sections you can confidently work, the more you'll earn. We're looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working on a grill or meat & fish section, • Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food, • Can work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, • Is organised, reliable and calm under pressure, • Has a positive attitude and is eager to learn new sections, • Wants to develop into a well-rounded chef and grow with the business long term What's in it for you? 🏠 Closed every Monday 🧑‍🍳 Full-time, 48–50 hours over 4 days (3 days off) 📈 Structured pay increases as you learn and master additional kitchen sections 🍝 Free staff food and drinks while working 🤤 50% discount for you and your friends 🥳 Guaranteed birthday off 💰 Paid every 2 weeks 🏋️ Ongoing training, multi-section development and genuine opportunities to progress within our growing multi-site restaurant group If you're passionate about cooking, enjoy learning, and want to build a long-term career where your skills and pay continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.