Pizza chef /Grill chef

Pizza Chef & Grill Chef

De Rada Restaurant, a sophisticated new premium Italian restaurant arriving in Ealing, is seeking experienced and passionate culinary professionals to join our founding kitchen team. We are currently recruiting for two vital roles:

Pizza Chef (Pizzaiolo) and Grill Chef.

We are looking for dedicated kitchen professionals who take immense pride in their craft and understand how to deliver an exceptional, premium dining experience. As part of our opening back-of-house team, you will play a crucial role in launching your station, maintaining flawless food safety, and shaping our culinary standards from day one.Positions Available & Specific Requirements

• Pizza Chef (Pizzaiolo):
• Expert knowledge of dough fermentation, stretching techniques, and managing high-temperature ovens.
• Deep understanding of authentic Italian ingredients, toppings, and flavour profiles.
• Grill Chef:
• Expert skill in cooking premium meats, steaks, and seafood to exact target temperatures.
• Strong understanding of butchery cuts, marinades, and station timing to ensure flawless coordination with the pass.General Requirements for Both Roles
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high-quality, premium restaurant environment on your respective station.
• Hygiene & Standards: Strict adherence to food safety, temperature logging, food hygiene (HACCP), and kitchen cleanliness protocols.
• Pace & Demeanor: Focused, reliable, and capable of maintaining consistency and high presentation standards during peak service hours.
• Location: Ideally residing within a 1-hour commute of Ealing.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive base pay plus a fair share of service charge and tips.
• Environment: A beautiful, premium, and brand-new kitchen environment equipped with top-tier culinary equipment.
• Perks: Complimentary staff meals on shift and an exclusive employee discount.
• Growth: Exceptional opportunities to progress your career as our ambitious restaurant grows.
• Flexibility: A flexible schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

How to Apply:

We are opening our doors toward the mid-November 2026 and are building our opening team immediately.

Please apply directly through Indeed with your up-to-date CV and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant kitchen experience and stating which role you are applying for.

We are actively reviewing applications and hosting interviews this week, so we encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible.We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to the De Rada family.

• Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
• Work Location: In person (Ealing, London)

Pay: £13.00-£24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person