Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Chef who is ideally trained in Caribbean and African cuisine with a knowledge of world foods. You will be responsible to take charge of all evening food operations at Pineapple Xpress Ltd.
Pineapple Xpress is a vibrant restaurant based in the heart of Shoreditch.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef interested to be a part of a very vibrant and energetic team.
You will be responsible for the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes, manage all aspects of Health & Safety and food hygiene, budgeting, forecasting and stock management. Customer service is essential. Training will be provided.
As the Night Shift Chef, you will be responsible for all night time trade, motivate and develop a small team. You must be resilient, customer orientated, and have bundles of energy to drive and be an important part of a successful business.
Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus scheme
- A personalized learning and development plan to develop your technical skills and knowledge
- Free meals on duty
- Awesome staff parties!
SKILLS
If you have the following skills below then we definitely would like to hear from you:
- Previous experience as a Chef
- Passion and previous experience with Caribbean or African cuisine
- Worked night shifts before
- A unique and creative approach to your work with excellent presentation skills;
- Proven ability to manage a kitchen team, including team leadership, enthusiasm, development and performance management;
- Strength in stock and margin controls, knowledge of exotic suppliers (beneficial);
- Good knowledge of health and safety compliance and procedures.
This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Chef eager to join a Shoreditch restaurant with highly ambitious plans.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: From £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Language training provided
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, E1 6JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: A1PX
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef roles across Pineapple Xpress Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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