Sky Garden Darwin Prep Chef

Oak View Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid meal allowance

40% venue discount

£300 refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Prep Chef for Darwin Brasserie at Sky Garden in London. The role runs daytime hours, 7am–3pm, with responsibilities across ingredient prep and kitchen support to ensure high-quality dishes and smooth service.

You will prepare mise en place, assist with food production, and help maintain safety, cleanliness, and organisation in a fast-paced environment. A passion for fresh ingredients and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role.
• A passion for fresh food and high-quality ingredients.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude with the ability to work well within a team.
• Reliability and a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh ingredients and completing daily mise en place to a high standard.
• Supporting chefs across the kitchen with food preparation and production.
• Ensuring all food is prepared, stored, and labelled in line with food safety standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient working environment.
• Assisting with stock rotation and helping to minimise food waste.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Fresh food

Organisational skills

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.

From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About the Venue

Managed by Rhubarb, Sky Garden sits atop 20 Fenchurch Street, a.k.a. The Walkie Talkie Building, and houses two restaurants, two bars, a retail outlet, ground floor coffee kiosk and stunning event spaces.

An iconic venue like no other, RHC proudly deliver a range of luxury dining options and flawless service to our spectacular, three-floor event venue and rooftop restaurant and bar experience.

Poised on level 36 of the iconic Sky Garden, Darwin Brasserie is a lively all-day dining location inspired by the very best of British. Laid back but with a spirited atmosphere spread across three services; We let the food and incredible view do the talking!

Role Purpose

Prep Chef

£16.21 per hour

Daytime Hours: 7am-3pm

Looking for a kitchen role that offers great work-life balance? Join the team at one of London's most iconic dining destinations, Darwin Brasserie, as a Prep Chef. Working daytime hours from 7am to 3pm, you'll play a vital role in preparing exceptional ingredients and supporting the kitchen team in delivering outstanding dishes.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing fresh ingredients and completing daily mise en place to a high standard
• Supporting chefs across the kitchen with food preparation and production
• Ensuring all food is prepared, stored, and labelled in line with food safety standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient working environment
• Assisting with stock rotation and helping to minimise food waste

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
• A passion for fresh food and high-quality ingredients
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive attitude with the ability to work well within a team
• Reliability and a willingness to learn and develop

Good to know

You will receive a competitive hourly rate of £16.21, plus a paid meal allowance each shift, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

This role offers the benefit of daytime working hours (7am-3pm), providing an excellent work-life balance, alongside a 40% discount across venues, a £300 refer-a-friend bonus, and the opportunity to build your culinary career within a respected hospitality group in London and beyond.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.