129 Best head chef Jobs in Mitcham (July 2026) - page 2

ALL ROADS – BRIXTON Modern comfort. Built on community. All Roads has always been about people. Food, music, energy and creating spaces where people come together. We started with supper clubs and built this slowly. No big backing, no shortcuts. Just people showing up, again and again. Sold out nights, word of mouth, residencies, collaborations. Proper support that’s never watered down. Now we’re opening our first neighbourhood restaurant in Brixton. The food matters. Good ingredients, cooked properly. Thought out plates that actually hit. No frills. Just real food, done well, in a space that feels like home. Director led, on the ground and in service. We’re looking for a Head Chef ready to step up and grow with us. GETTING STRAIGHT TO IT This role is for someone who genuinely cares about food. You may not already be a ‘Lead Chef' but you will be ready to confidently step into your own! You’re curious, thoughtful and always looking to push further. Eager to learn more, but also ready to share what you know. You should be confident enough to speak up, contribute ideas and help shape the kitchen, while working with respect for others and their contributions. You take pride in the details and want to cook food that actually means something. We’re building a strong, collaborative kitchen and want people who are part of that. WHAT’S ALL YOU -⁠ ⁠Running sections and supporting the pass -⁠ ⁠Prep planning, organisation and consistency -⁠ ⁠Supporting ordering, stock control and minimising waste -⁠ Support in ⁠training and developing junior chefs -⁠ ⁠Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety -⁠ ⁠Working closely with the founders on menu development -⁠ ⁠Managing service flow and stepping up to lead when needed WHAT’S GOOD HERE -⁠ ⁠Fair rotas, planned ahead -⁠ ⁠Balanced schedules that make sense -⁠ ⁠Proper breaks, always -⁠ ⁠30% off food + wine -⁠ ⁠First drink on us -⁠ ⁠Tronc shared properly + surplus redistributed -⁠ ⁠Occasional team perks -⁠ ⁠Proper family meal every shift -⁠ ⁠Cost price meat + wine -⁠ ⁠Staff socials — time with your team -⁠ ⁠Your birthday off -⁠ ⁠Clear structure and expectations -⁠ ⁠Real development with the founders -⁠ ⁠Room to grow with us We’re building this properly. If you’ve got it, you’ll want in early. Not for everyone and that’s the point. Looking forward to hearing who you are and why you want in. If you’re right, we’ll move quick. Speak soon, M&P

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Sous Chef Up to £20.00 per hour depending on experience. At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, hand crafted good food and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to invite a fun, talented, prolific Sous Chef who knows how to support & inspire a team, and who's passionate about cuisine and wants to share that passion with their team & guests. We would love to hear from you if you’re up for a new venture and a fresh start. It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re looking forward to expanding in the coming years, with new openings on the horizon. To say thanks for choosing us, we also offer our Sous Chef and all teams: • Free meals & drinks when working, • Dining discount when visiting with family & friends., • Coffee discount, • Bike to work scheme, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. What you'll be doing as a Caravan Sous Chef: • You’ll be serving up our ‘well-travelled’ food, which is inspired by flavours from our founders’ native New Zealand, as well as their global travels., • Support the restaurant team with our ‘Caravan of Love’ customer experience, • You will work with your Head Chef to nurture and develop your team leading them from the front in every service., • You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills and you’ll take ownership of your role and your kitchen., • We work with Fourth, FnB and Harri so it would be great if you have experience with these systems, although we can always show you the ropes if you haven’t. Caravan Values We live by 4 core values. We expect our Sous Chef and all our teams to live, promote and role model these values at all times; 1. Caravan of Love, 2. No boundaries, 3. Well-travelled, 4. All welcome Sustainability • We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few. Diversity & Inclusion • All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.

*Full time contract 35-48 hours per week* The Role The ideal candidate will have at least three years experience working as a Waiter or Head Waiter, in a well-established restaurant. Asian cuisine knowledge is desirable. Skills and Experience Requirements The Floor Supervisor is responsible for delivering exceptional guest service while overseeing the smooth flow of restaurant operations. Their primary duties include serving guests, managing service order, and ensuring an outstanding dining experience. Working closely with the Assistant Restaurant Manager (ARM), the Floor Supervisor supports the daily operation of the restaurant by coordinating service, maintaining high service standards, and ensuring all service protocols are consistently followed. The Floor Supervisor also leads and supports the waiters and food runners by providing guidance on service procedures, allocating daily tasks, and overseeing essential operational duties such as cleaning, cutlery polishing, table preparation, and other service maintenance responsibilities. They play a key role in ensuring the team operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and presentation. Salary and Company Benefits • Up to £16.00 per hour (depending on experience) + a share of credit card tips, • Free staff meals prepared daily by our very own accomplished chefs, • Personal training and development programme, • 30% food and beverage discounts throughout the company worldwide, • Uniform provided, • EAP with 24/7 GP consultation access Only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK are eligible to apply

👨‍🍳 Sous Chef – Fern, Bart & Taylor 📍 East Croydon | 💸 Up to £42,000 (including Service Charge) | 🍴 Seasonal Fresh Food Are you a passionate Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career? Fern is a stylish premium restaurant serving fresh, seasonal dishes in a vibrant neighbourhood setting. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and our much-loved Sunday roast, we're all about exceptional food, great hospitality, and memorable experiences. As part of Bart & Taylor, an award-winning and growing collection of boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North, we're looking for a talented Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, inspire the team, and help deliver outstanding food every day. Why join us? • 💸 Up to £42,000 per year (including Service Charge), • 🍽️ Free meals on every shift, • 🍷 Generous food and drink discounts for you and your friends, • 🌴 28 days' holiday (pro rata), • 👨‍🍳 Opportunity to contribute to seasonal menu development, • 📈 Ongoing training and genuine career progression within a growing hospitality group, • 🚆 Just 30 seconds from East Croydon Station What you'll be doing As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen, maintain exceptional standards, and ensure every service runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Leading and motivating the kitchen team during service, • Helping to train, coach, and develop junior chefs, • Assisting with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients, • Managing stock, ordering, and helping to minimise waste, • Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency, • Ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation are always maintained, • Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to progress, with: • A passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality ingredients, • Strong leadership skills and a positive, hands-on approach, • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen, • Good knowledge of food safety, stock control, and kitchen operations, • A commitment to developing others and working as part of a close-knit team, • High standards, attention to detail, and pride in every plate that leaves the pass If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, have real input in the kitchen, and grow with an ambitious hospitality group, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the team at Fern.

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Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN

Line Cook About Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN At Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN, we're passionate about delivering bold flavours, high-quality food and an unforgettable dining experience. We're looking for an experienced and reliable Line Cook to join our kitchen team. This is more than just a cooking position. As one of our senior chefs, you'll play a key role in maintaining kitchen standards and, in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, act as the second-in-command, helping lead the team and ensuring service runs smoothly. The Role As a Line Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking food to company standards while maintaining speed, consistency and presentation during busy services. You'll support the Kitchen Manager with day-to-day operations, supervise junior kitchen staff when required and ensure all food safety and hygiene procedures are followed. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations • Prepare and cook menu items to company recipes and specifications., • Maintain speed, consistency and quality during service., • Ensure all dishes leave the kitchen to the highest standard., • Complete daily prep and mise en place., • Minimise food waste through correct portioning and stock rotation. Leadership • Support and guide junior kitchen staff., • Assist with training new team members., • Ensure kitchen standards are maintained throughout each shift., • Act as the senior member of the kitchen team when the Kitchen Manager is absent., • Help coordinate service and communicate effectively with Front of House. Kitchen Management Support • Assist with stock counts and inventory management., • Notify management when stock levels are running low., • Receive and organise deliveries., • Support ordering where required., • Ensure all opening and closing procedures are completed correctly. Food Safety & Compliance • Maintain excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards., • Ensure kitchen cleaning schedules are completed., • Follow all company health and safety procedures., • Maintain a clean and organised workstation at all times. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working as a Line Cook or Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen., • Can work confidently under pressure., • Has excellent organisation and communication skills., • Can lead a team when required., • Has strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene., • Is reliable, hardworking and takes pride in producing consistently excellent food. Working Hours This role requires flexibility and commitment to the hospitality industry. • Afternoon and evening shifts are required., • Weekend working is essential., • The successful candidate will be expected to work most weekends due to the nature of the business., • To support work-life balance, you will receive one weekend day off each month, subject to business requirements and agreed in advance. What We Offer • Competitive pay., • Staff meals whilst on shift., • Employee discount., • Career progression opportunities., • Ongoing training and development., • The opportunity to grow within one of London's fastest-growing independent restaurant brands.

Nuvola Pizza are looking for Pizza chef and trainee Pizza chefs to come and join our team. We will train you up in 12 weeks to be a Pizza Chef. We are looking for people with or without kitchen experience with plenty of enthusiasm, the drive to learn and ability to work as a team. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you! Pay and Benefits£15- £17per hourQuarterly Bonus28 days paid holiday per yearLevel 2 and 3 Food hygiene paid for Cycle to work scheme Share options You will be working alongside our fantastic Head chefs who will show you everything in the kitchen from how to prepare our fresh mozzarella to how to use a wood burning oven, a truly unique skill. We are proud of the skill needed to make our award winning pizza, proud of the team we have nurtured and proud of where we have come as a young London based pizzeria.We look forward to hearing from you!

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TERRAZA MARTINEZ

CHEF. RESTAURANT CHELSEA. LONDON.

Restaurant in the Chelsea area (London) is looking to recruit a chef to take charge of the restaurant’s kitchen and lead a team of around staff. Experience in haute cuisine is essential. Mediterranean cuisine. Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership. Expert level English and Spanish.

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Clapham Manor Restaurants

Experienced Wok Chef for Asian Restaurant Clapham

Exciting opportunity available at our new Asian restaurant! Are you a culinary visionary with a passion for Asian cuisine? We are thrilled to announce an opening for chefs at our brand new restaurant in Clapham. About Us: We aim to blend traditional Asian flavors with modern culinary techniques to create a unique dining experience. Our menu will showcase the best of both worlds, and we need a talented group of chefs to work in our kitchen! Weekends are for brunch and the ideal candidate need to have solid experience with creating delicious brunch's with our own twists. What We Offer: • A creative and collaborative working environment, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth Key Responsibilities: We have worked hard to create an innovative Asian fusion menu that excites and delights our guests. Your job will include: • Working with the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation, • Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and plating, while maintaining exceptional hygiene and safety standards in the absence of the head chef, • Supporting the head chef with kitchen inventory, ordering, and cost control to maximize profitability Requirements: • Proven experience as a sous chef with a focus on quality and consistency. Experience in Asian cuisine would be an asset., • Strong understanding of Asian culinary techniques and flavor profiles, • Exceptional communication skills, • Creative mindset with a passion for experimentation and innovation, • Must have experience using wok If you are ready to be part of our kitchen and work with a talented team to create unforgettable dishes, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

We are looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our classic bistro on Battersea Park Road. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a small team, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience with our chef-led, small menu focusing on classic dishes made with English produce. Key responsibilities include: • Managing staff rotas and overseeing a small, dedicated team., • Training and developing new staff members., • Collaborating on and creating daily specials., • Conducting regular stock takes and managing inventory effectively., • Ensuring smooth lunch, dinner, and occasional private event services. The ideal candidate will have excellent English communication skills and a deep understanding of food and drink, with a passion for delivering high-quality service in a busy environment. You will be working 5 days a week, with a mix of daytime and evening shifts.

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Private Chef (UHNW Family)

Position: Travelling Private Chef (UHNW Family) Only apply if you have experience with private household. Location: Central London Salary: £90,000 Schedule: 5 days per week with weekend flexibility Start: ASAP A distinguished UHNW family based in Central London is seeking a talented and professional Private Chef with expertise in Italian, Spanish and French cuisine. This is a live-out role in London with 1 to 3 month travel throughout the year. There will be extensive travel to Europe with the family. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare lunch and dinner daily for the family, breakfast only for the family during holidays and upon occasion., • Prepare lunch for the household staff., • Deliver consistently high quality, seasonal, and health conscious meals focused on Italian, Spanish and French culinary traditions. Knowledge in Japanese or Asian cuisine is a huge plus., • Travel with the family, ensuring kitchen and provisioning readiness across all locations., • Manage food sourcing, kitchen hygiene, and pantry stock, respecting dietary preferences and high standards., • Able to maintain a highly organised, clean kitchen., • Innovative in suggesting and preparing daily/weekly menus, with new menu suggestions for adults and children., • Ability to manage budgets., • Work closely with the family and household team to adapt menus and routines based on travel, events, and changing requirements. Schedule & Flexibility: • 5 days per week with weekend flexibility required. Two consecutive days off, Sunday & Monday., • Willingness and ability to travel., • While abroad, a private studio apartment and vehicle will be provided. Ideal Candidate: • Proven experience as a Private Chef in high-profile, private households is desirable., • Previous experience as Head Chef in high tier restaurants., • Specialised in Italian, Spanish or French cuisine with a refined, modern touch., • Additional knowledge in Japanese or Asian cuisine is a bonus., • Highly professional, discreet, well presented, and enthusiastic., • Very organised, adaptable, and able to work under pressure in fast paced environments.

Commis Chef – Chelsea, London Spanish Hospitality Group A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Commis Chef to join the opening team of a new restaurant in Chelsea. Part of the Los Reyes del Mango Group, we bring a proven track record from Spain, including renowned venues in Barcelona and across Europe. The Role You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dishes while helping lead, train, and inspire the kitchen team. Key Responsibilities • Deliver consistently high-quality dishes, • Lead and mentor junior kitchen staff, • Ensure smooth service and kitchen organisation, • Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards, • Support stock control and kitchen operations The Ideal Candidate • Experience in a quality-driven kitchen, • Strong leadership potential, • Passion for food and attention to detail, • Calm under pressure with a positive attitude What’s in It for You • Competitive package (salary + tronc + tips + bonus), • Excellent career development within an expanding group, • Staff dining discounts in the UK and Spain, • Opportunity to be part of an exciting new opening If you are looking to take the next step in your career within a high-quality, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

As a Chef de Partie, you would be working on a variety of stations. responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation. Takes leadership role during the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.. Must adhere to all sanitation regulations and requirements and also responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. 1. Able to organise the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders., 2. Able to prepare and sells food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations., 3. Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers., 4. Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff., 5. Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area., 6. Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.

High-Volume Bar- We’re looking for an ambitious and driven Chef/Cook to take the lead in our fast-paced kitchen within a busy, high-volume bar environment. Open for just over a year, our bar has quickly built a reputation for its energy, atmosphere, and strong drinks trade. We’re now ready to elevate our food offering — and this is where you come in. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef to step into a leadership role, take ownership of the kitchen, and play a part in shaping a brand-new small plate menu focused on quality, consistency, and speed of service. Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and compliance with all food safety regulations is essential.

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