Chef - The O2, London

TOCA Social; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour + tronc

Complimentary TOCA games

Huge discounts on F&B

Free meal whilst on shift

Local retail & hospitality discounts

Teammate Assistance Programme with up‑

Great progression opportunities

Job summary

TOCA Social is a dining and entertainment concept at The O2 in London, looking for a kitchen-focused team member. You will support the kitchen in preparing and delivering TOCA Social dishes while maintaining high standards and a friendly guest experience.

Role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, 10–15 hours per week, with opportunities for progression as the venue expands. Training across departments may occur to support the venue.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable with a great attitude and work ethic.
• Quick learner able to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Passionate about delivering top quality experiences.
• Willing to make guests happy and create memorable moments.
• Ready to roll up sleeves and help in other departments when needed.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualified (ideally) and kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen teammates with preparation and delivery of TOCA Social dishes.
• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness and food quality and presentation.
• Work with venue teams to exceed guest expectations.
• Escalate maintenance issues to your lead.
• Ensure proper storage and labelling of products.
• Follow TOCA Social standards, health, safety and allergy procedures.
• Communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally with teammates.
• Support the kitchen and venue during events and busy periods.
• Assist other departments when required and mentor junior teammates.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain proper storage and wastage controls.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to minimize waste and control portions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Guest service mindset

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

TOCA Social is the world's first dining and entertainment experience with a football twist, and it’s set to change the game! Our first venue opened in 2021 in The O2, London and our second in Birmingham in 2024. We are also set to open in Westfield London, Dallas and Mexico in 2025!

At TOCA Social, Everybody Plays! Football knowledge is not required, so if you thrive being in an energetic and fun environment you’ll quickly fall in love with our concept!

Benefits:

• £12.71 per hour + tronc (approx. £1.67 per hour based on last month's average)
• Complimentary TOCA games!
• Huge discounts on our F&B
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Local retail & hospitality discounts!
• Teammate Assistance Programme with access to free counselling sessions
• Great progression opportunities as we expand!

Job Highlights:

Location: TOCA Social, The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX

Reports to: Area Head Chef

Hours Required: Minimum of 10 or 15 hours per week. Candidates must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.

The dynamic role of a Chef means no 2 days are the same at TOCA Social! You are responsible for bringing together multiple elements of our guests' journey together to deliver memorable experiences! We’re passionate about training and developing all our teammates to support their career progression and help them become legends, so you may receive training within other departments to support the venue as and when necessary!

Role Scope & Responsibilities:

• Supporting your teammates across the kitchen with the preparation and delivery of TOCA Social dishes
• Ensuring high kitchen standards at all times, including high cleanliness standards and ensuring food quality and presentation is always at the hear of your work
• Working closely with your teammates and wider venue teammates to exceed guest expectations
• Escalating any maintenance issues to your leader
• Ensuring all products are stored and labelled correctly
• Adhering to all TOCA Social standards and guidelines as well as statutory regulations e.g. Health & Safety, Food Safety and Allergy processes
• Ensuring your communicate in a clear, warm and friendly manner to all teammates within the venue
• Supporting the kitchen and wider venue during events
• Being a team player who’s ready to support other departments as needed
• Supporting junior members of the team to develop their skills
• Monitoring stock levels, ensuring everything is always maintained and correctly stored and labelled
• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure minimum wastage and following portion control guidelines
• Having an eye for opportunity to exceed expectations in a positive, surprising and delightful manner
• Being flexible in covering a range of duties in line with business needs when required

Qualifications & Experience:

• A punctual and reliable individual with a great attitude and work ethic!
• A quick learner with the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Passionate about delivering top quality experiences
• A willingness and desire to make people happy and deliver genuine and memorable experiences
• Someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in (and help out other departments and teammates!)
• Food Safety Level 2 qualified (ideally but not a deal breaker)
• Experience working within a kitchen as a Chef, Kitchen Assistant or similar

TOCA Social is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.