Kitchen Assistant

Fallow; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern British dining venue in the heart of London seeks a Kitchen Assistant to maintain cleanliness, assist with food preparation, and support chefs. Ideal candidates will be reliable with a strong work ethic, and experience in a similar role is beneficial but not required as training will be provided. This is a full-time position with various benefits including competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Continuous Learning and Development

50% restaurant discounts across the group

25% Friends and Family discounts

Increased holiday entitlement after three years

Enhanced parental leave after one year

Sabbaticals after three years

Qualifications

• Hardworking and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in a similar role is a plus but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks.
• Handle deliveries and store ingredients correctly.
• Support chefs with stock rotation and waste management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Good organizational skills

Job description

Conscious & creative dining in the heart of Wood Wharf from the trio behind Fallow restaurant. Named after native deer of the British Isles, Roe will follow the same nose-to-tail and root-to-stem ethos as its critically acclaimed sister restaurant, Fallow St James’s. The extensive a la carte menu will be divided into nibbles and flatbreads, skewers, and grilled options, with larger plates and sides also available. As well as championing modest, British ingredients, Roe’s dishes will showcase underused and underappreciated produce.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as required by chefs.
• Ensure work surfaces, storage areas, and kitchen floors are clean and hygienic.
• Handle deliveries, unpack supplies, and store ingredients correctly.
• Support chefs with stock rotation and waste management to maintain high food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About you

• A hardworking and reliable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role is a plus but not essential – training will be provided.

The benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression.
• Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
• 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
• 25% Friends and Family discounts.
• 50% discount on company retail.
• Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
• Staff meal during your shift.
• Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
• Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment).
• Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
• Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop‑up night.

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full‑time

Benefits: Competitive industry pay

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Fallow

Modern British style cuisine