Chef in Italian Deli

Il Sovrano; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delicatessen in London seeks a dedicated food preparer skilled in Italian cuisine. The role offers a friendly working environment focused on fresh ingredients, with shifts designed for a better work/life balance. Ideal candidates will have food prep experience, particularly with pizza and dough.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh food preparation.
• Must have knowledge of burrata, mozzarella, coppa, and salami.

Responsibilities

• Prep food daily without wasting ingredients.
• Work 35-40 hours a week, including weekends.

Skills

Experience with dough

Knowledge of Italian cooking

Use of a meat slicer

Job description

Early starts and evenings off. Working with fresh food, nothing frozen. Prepping for what you need that day and wasting nothing. Experience with dough and pizza necessary, as is use of a meat slicer. It's a small kitchen with a well-formed, friendly team. The successful applicant must be able to work weekends. 35-40 hours a week. An easy commute to SE21 is imperative. You must be knowledgeable in Italian cooking - know the difference between burrata & mozzarella, coppa & salami.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 4 or 5 days a week, including weekends.
Salary: £15 – £17 hourly

About Il Sovrano:

We've worked in hospitality our whole lives, having been managers & sommelier at top London restaurants. As we aged we needed to find a better work/life balance and a daytime deli near our home offers that.