64 Best chef Jobs in Loughton (July 2026)

Please apply / HAZ Restaurants jobs Fable Store, Loughton is seeking a dedicated and talented Chef to join our culinary team. As a Chef, you will play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests through your passion for food and commitment to quality. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with Haz Restaurant's recipes and quality standards., • Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest standards, maintaining consistency and aesthetic appeal., • Oversee kitchen operations, including managing inventory, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste., • Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen environment, adhering strictly to all health and safety regulations., • Collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service., • Contribute to menu development and innovation, bringing fresh ideas and culinary expertise. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a busy restaurant or corporate chain setting., • In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment., • Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced and demanding environment., • Strong organizational and time management skills., • A true passion for cooking and a commitment to culinary excellence., • Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

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Pizza Chef Wanted – Join Our Team! We're looking for a reliable and passionate Pizza Chef to join our team. What we're looking for: • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pizza Chef., • Must know how to make pizza dough from scratch and prepare high-quality pizzas., • Someone who is reliable, hardworking, and can be counted on., • Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining high standards. Schedule: • Monday to Sunday (5 working days per week), • 2 days off, • Full-time position If you're passionate about making great pizzas and want to be part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Join our passionate culinary team as a Sous Chef and play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. We are a small, independent, family-run group of bars and restaurants, committed to quality and a welcoming atmosphere. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation., • Supervising and training kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of performance and adherence to recipes., • Maintaining impeccable hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen., • Contributing to menu development and innovation, using fresh, high-quality ingredients., • Managing inventory, stock rotation, and ordering supplies to minimize waste and control costs., • Ensuring consistency and quality of all dishes served., • Stepping in for the Head Chef when required. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Sous Chef or a highly skilled Chef de Partie in a busy restaurant or bar setting. You should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, a creative flair for cooking, and a deep understanding of kitchen management. A positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment are essential.

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen efficiently and consistently. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes to our exact standards, while supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining kitchen operations, hygiene, and safety. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and present all menu items for your section following recipes and portion control, • Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation are consistent and meet our standards, • Manage stock levels, rotate stock, and report shortages or waste to the Sous Chef, • Maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness of your section, equipment, and work areas, • Comply with all health & safety, food safety, and HACCP regulations, • Assist with menu development and testing new dishes when required, • Train and supervise junior kitchen staff/commis chefs as needed, • Work collaboratively with the whole kitchen team during service and prep Requirements • Previous experience as Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen, • Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment, • Understanding of food safety standards (Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred), • Ability to work well under pressure during busy service periods, • Strong time management, organisation, and communication skills, • Flexible attitude to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

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.

As Sous Chef, you will be second‑in‑command to the Head Chef and play a key part in the smooth running of our kitchen. You will help deliver consistent, high‑standard dishes every service, support with menu development and ensure our kitchen runs efficiently, safely and to the highest hygiene standards. Key responsibilities: • Assist the Head Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen operations and organisation • Prepare, cook and present dishes to our exact recipes and standards • Supervise, train and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants • Control stock, reduce waste and manage food costs • Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and hygiene regulations • Step up to lead the kitchen and run full services when the Head Chef is off • Help create new dishes and update seasonal menus What we’re looking for: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients and food presentation • Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards (Level 2/3 desirable) • Ability to work well under pressure, lead a team and stay organised during busy services • Reliable, hard‑working and passionate about great food • Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends

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