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Canapé Chef - Events Team (Social Enterprise Caterer) Monday-Friday + Evening & Weekend Events Banstead and across London £35,000-£40,000 + Paid Overtime + Benefits Are you a creative and passionate Canapé Chef, Sous Chef or Pastry Chef who thrives in high-end events and wants to make a genuine social impact? We're partnering with an outstanding social enterprise caterer delivering exceptional events across London and the South-East. With a portfolio of prestigious contracts and a state-of-the-art production kitchen near Banstead, this is a unique opportunity to combine culinary excellence with purpose. This organisation is dedicated to training and mentoring individuals from challenging backgrounds - offering hands-on experience in a live events environment , not a classroom. Every service is real, fast-paced and client-facing, meaning standards must remain consistently outstanding while development happens behind the scenes. The Role As a Canapé Chef within the events team, you will: Lead the creation and execution of high-quality, visually stunning canapés for premium events Work across production and live event service, including evenings and weekends Inspire and guide a team of trainees, passing on knowledge and best practice Deliver exceptional food consistently, ensuring client expectations are exceeded Support with menu development, food prep systems, and event logistics Maintain excellent standards of food safety, organisation, and stock control About You This role could suit a strong Canapé Chef, Sous Chef or Pastry Chef with a flair for detail and presentation. You will have: Proven experience producing high-quality canapés or event catering food in a fast-paced kitchen A creative, detail-focused approach with a passion for presentation Confidence leading by example and supporting the development of others Experience or interest in training, mentoring, or coaching team members Strong organisation skills and the ability to deliver under pressure at events Salary & Benefits £35,000-£40,000 basic salary Paid overtime or TOIL for additional event hours Monday-Friday core working structure Opportunity to work on high-profile events across London & the South-East Career development within a growing, purpose-driven organisation Supportive, inclusive team environment Access to a fantastically equipped production kitchen near Banstead

Junior Sous Chef Pastry - Liverpool Street, London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Earnings : depending on experience, up to £36,000 including service charge Location : London, EC2M 3YD Contract type : Permanent, full-time, shifts for this role can start as early as 5.30 am, 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume, production-focused environment that celebrates pastry traditions. You'll play a key role in creating exceptional desserts for a variety of outlets-from our café display to our in-house restaurants, and even bespoke celebration cakes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a rising talent, if you bring technical skill, creativity, and a love for pastry, we want to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: Producing a wide range of pastries including-but not limited to-croissants, tarts, tiramisu, gelato, individual and plated desserts Contributing to the dessert offering for our restaurants, café, and takeaway counters Preparing custom cakes for special occasions in line with guest and brand expectations Maintaining high standards of consistency, presentation, and quality in a fast-paced production setting Working closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth service and timely output Upholding food safety and sanitation standards in all areas of production Requirements A pastry chef with a solid foundation in classic techniques-Italian and French pastry experience a plus Experience in a high-volume kitchen or production environment An eye for detail and a commitment to craftsmanship Strong organizational and time-management skills A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Flexibility regarding shift patterns, including weekends and holidays Other information THE PERKS OF BEING AN EATALIAN 40 hours contract. Overtime is paid. Tronc Scheme. 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (pro-rata). Free meal on shift. Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores. 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants. Discounted Gym memberships. WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being. MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs. "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person. Cycle to work scheme. No interest technology loans. Employee assistance program. And much more available through our benefits platform.

Executive Sous Chef - Liverpool Street, London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Located in the vibrant heart of the city, Eataly London is dedicated to offering the finest Italian cuisine and products. We are on the lookout for an experienced and hands-on Executive Sous Chef to oversee and elevate the operations of our back-of-house team. Our Bishopsgate store is home to two restaurants ( Pasta&Pizza and Terra by Carlo Cracco ), a production kitchen, quick service kitchens, a bakery, and a pastry lab. In this key and hands on role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to coordinate the entire kitchen team, ensuring the efficiency of the operations, while also managing wage budgets and financial performance. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Lead and mentor senior chefs across multiple concepts, inspiring excellence with a collaborative, hands-on approach. Support the Executive Chef in shaping back-of-house strategy, balancing culinary quality with financial performance. Assist in menu and recipe development that celebrates Italian authenticity, seasonality, and premium ingredients. Manage food costs, stock control, and portioning to ensure both profitability and guest satisfaction. Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver seamless guest experiences across all outlets. Train, develop, and nurture talent across the kitchen team, building a strong pipeline of future leaders. Ensure full compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene standards. Step in to lead operations in the Executive Chef's absence. Requirements 5+ years of chef experience, with at least 3 years in a senior kitchen management role. Fluency in Italian and English. Proven experience leading teams within a large-scale, multi-outlet operation. Strong background in authentic Italian cuisine and understanding of Italian products. Ability to manage food costs, budgets, and operational targets. Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Right to work in the UK. Other information Private healthcare including optical + dental. 28 days holiday + bank holidays Generous pension scheme - pay in 3% Eataly pays in 5% Income protection & life assurance Free meal on shift. Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores. 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants. Discounted Gym memberships. WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being. MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs. "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person. Cycle to work scheme. No interest technology loans. Employee assistance program. And much more available through our benefits platform.

Sous chef - 4 day week (most weeks it is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and mainly daytime hours. You also get FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP and This kitchen has partnered with a local sports club to offer 2 free tickets on weekends to sport events. This is fresh food, 40 hours and a really good work life balance. Sous chef, 30k (based on 40hrs). The food they serve is focused on Nutrition and using a wide range of ingredients that all do different things in the compounds of the ingredients as well as tasting great. This is a very different role to the standard role - it is focused on nutrition & getting best from food, it is 4 day weeks with most weekends off & you get free gym membership. The role As a Sous chef you will support the head chef and sous chef and run part of the kitchen, you will use good ingredients to create a range of good quality dishes. You will produce foods that meet nutritional guidelines and that are of a good for the body & soul The most important is a sous chef who is a career chef, who is passionate and loves cooking. Expeirence We are looking for a Sous Chef who is currently a junior sous chef or sous chef within a good quality kitchen. You will have good knife skills, be passionate and from a good standard of cooking. sous chef 4 day week most evenings off, normally 8am to 6pm Normally working a monday, tuesday, thursday and friday (only occasional weekends) Bank holidays off Able to take a couple weeks off in the summer as well parking on site paid over time 40 hours contracts Salary is 30,000 (this is 40hr contract) + FREE gym membership Next Step: HtE RECRUITMENT ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT PERMANENT CHEF JOB. Since 2007 HtE Recruitment have placed 100s of chefs like you into full time positions. We have a wide range of Chef de Partie, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef and Head Chef positions across the UK. When you apply for this advert, we will save your contact details to call you regarding this job, please see our website or email we will send for a full GDPR privacy statement. HtE Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this permanent position.

Junior Sous Chef Pastry - Liverpool Street, London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Earnings : depending on experience, up to £36,000 including service charge Location : London, EC2M 3YD Contract type : Permanent, full-time, shifts for this role can start as early as 5.30 am, 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume, production-focused environment that celebrates pastry traditions. You'll play a key role in creating exceptional desserts for a variety of outlets-from our café display to our in-house restaurants, and even bespoke celebration cakes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a rising talent, if you bring technical skill, creativity, and a love for pastry, we want to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: Producing a wide range of pastries including-but not limited to-croissants, tarts, tiramisu, gelato, individual and plated desserts Contributing to the dessert offering for our restaurants, café, and takeaway counters Preparing custom cakes for special occasions in line with guest and brand expectations Maintaining high standards of consistency, presentation, and quality in a fast-paced production setting Working closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth service and timely output Upholding food safety and sanitation standards in all areas of production Requirements A pastry chef with a solid foundation in classic techniques-Italian and French pastry experience a plus Experience in a high-volume kitchen or production environment An eye for detail and a commitment to craftsmanship Strong organizational and time-management skills A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Flexibility regarding shift patterns, including weekends and holidays Other information THE PERKS OF BEING AN EATALIAN 40 hours contract. Overtime is paid. Tronc Scheme. 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (pro-rata). Free meal on shift. Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores. 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants. Discounted Gym memberships. WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being. MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs. "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person. Cycle to work scheme. No interest technology loans. Employee assistance program. And much more available through our benefits platform.

Executive Sous Chef - Liverpool Street, London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Located in the vibrant heart of the city, Eataly London is dedicated to offering the finest Italian cuisine and products. We are on the lookout for an experienced and hands-on Executive Sous Chef to oversee and elevate the operations of our back-of-house team. Our Bishopsgate store is home to two restaurants ( Pasta&Pizza and Terra by Carlo Cracco ), a production kitchen, quick service kitchens, a bakery, and a pastry lab. In this key and hands on role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to coordinate the entire kitchen team, ensuring the efficiency of the operations, while also managing wage budgets and financial performance. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Lead and mentor senior chefs across multiple concepts, inspiring excellence with a collaborative, hands-on approach. Support the Executive Chef in shaping back-of-house strategy, balancing culinary quality with financial performance. Assist in menu and recipe development that celebrates Italian authenticity, seasonality, and premium ingredients. Manage food costs, stock control, and portioning to ensure both profitability and guest satisfaction. Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver seamless guest experiences across all outlets. Train, develop, and nurture talent across the kitchen team, building a strong pipeline of future leaders. Ensure full compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene standards. Step in to lead operations in the Executive Chef's absence. Requirements 5+ years of chef experience, with at least 3 years in a senior kitchen management role. Fluency in Italian and English. Proven experience leading teams within a large-scale, multi-outlet operation. Strong background in authentic Italian cuisine and understanding of Italian products. Ability to manage food costs, budgets, and operational targets. Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Right to work in the UK. Other information Private healthcare including optical + dental. 28 days holiday + bank holidays Generous pension scheme - pay in 3% Eataly pays in 5% Income protection & life assurance Free meal on shift. Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores. 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants. Discounted Gym memberships. WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being. MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs. "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person. Cycle to work scheme. No interest technology loans. Employee assistance program. And much more available through our benefits platform.

Job Description Job Title: Pastry Chef (Chef de Partie level) Hours of work: Average of 37.5 hours per week. The kitchen staff work a rota system which includes working evenings and weekends. Because of the nature of the client's activities, some work out of hours may also be necessary. Shifts may change in order to cover business needs. Department: Hospitality Responsible to: Head Chef and Senior Pastry Chef Purpose of Job: As the Pastry Chef, you are responsible for operating within the pastry section of the kitchen to deliver an excellent customer experience and to assist in the development of seasonal offerings. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards. Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings • Assist in the coordination of all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation • Assist in the production to facilitate daily requirements • Contribute to the development of appropriate seasonal menu offerings • Help towards managing food cost controls to contribute to F&B revenue • Comply with food hygiene and Health, Allergen Information and Safety regulations • Adhere to the personal hygiene standards issued by the Head Chef • Help to develop and design pastry dishes that are suitable for use for the conference menus • Ensure the pastry room is kept in a clean and tidy condition and stocks are managed within budgetary constraints • Ensure that a clean laundered uniform is worn every day • Any other duties reasonably required of a person working in this position Salary: £30562p.a. depending on experience Annual Leave: 34 days per year (including bank holidays) Other details: Car parking (when available), Pension, Meals on Duty, Healthcare Cash Plan, Bonus Scheme. Breaks include a 30 minute lunch/dinner break and a 15 minute break depending on shift pattern. If this sounds like a position suitable for you, please click apply! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.