Expired
Chef
Company
Burnt Smokehouse
Location
London
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£12 - £13 Per Hour
Job Requirements/Description
About Us:
We are an independent Texas BBQ smokehouse located in the heart of East London, dedicated to bringing the authentic taste of Texas to our community. At our smokehouse, we cook all our meats low and slow over real wood and fire, using traditional smokers to achieve that rich, smoky flavor that defines true Texas BBQ.
Our team is passionate about creating everything from scratch, committed to delivering the highest quality, mouth-watering BBQ experience. Known for our bustling atmosphere and frequently going viral on social media, we're a rising favorite in London's food scene. If you share our love for authentic BBQ, take pride in your craft, and believe in cooking only with wood and fire, we'd love for you to join our team and help us bring that Texas smokehouse magic to every guest we serve.
Our Company:
We are an independent Texas BBQ smokehouse in East London, dedicated to authentic wood-smoked BBQ. Known for our rich, smoky flavors and vibrant atmosphere, we've become a rising favorite in London's food scene, with features in _The Guardian_, _TimeOut_, and a review from food critic Jay Rayner.
We've also had the honor of participating in Eating with Tod's FUME BBQ festival, connecting with BBQ enthusiasts and showcasing our craft to a broader audience. Our restaurant has become a destination, drawing guests from around the globe and sparking waves on social media with our bold, smoky flavors and genuine Texas BBQ experience.
The Role:
This role is all about real wood-smoked BBQ - you'll be responsible for preparing, smoking, slicing, and serving our meats to perfection. You'll be working with fire, smoke, and time-honoured techniques to create incredible brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausages, and more. During service, you'll slice and plate meats directly in front of customers, ensuring consistency and top-quality presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Smoking the Meats - Managing our smokers, monitoring temperatures, and cooking everything low and slow to perfection.
Meat Preparation - Trimming, seasoning, and handling large cuts of meat before they hit the smoker.
Running Service - Slicing meats to order, plating dishes, and engaging with customers at the pass.
Stock & Quality Control - Managing meat storage, checking deliveries, and ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Food Safety & Hygiene - Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, following food safety regulations, and keeping prep & service areas clean.
Record-Keeping - Accurately logging cooking temperatures, food safety checks, and cleaning schedules.
Manual Labour & Heavy Lifting - Working with large cuts of meat, moving logs for the smoker, and handling kitchen equipment.
What We're Looking For:
Kitchen experience preferre d, but we will train the right person. If you've worked with smokers before, even better!
Physically fit & hardworking - This is a physically demanding role involving heavy lifting and long shifts on your feet.
Reliable & punctual - Early starts are a must, so ideally, you live close to Leyton.
Attention to detail - BBQ is an art, and every detail matters.
Team player - We're a small, close-knit team who work hard, have fun, and take pride in what we do and communication skills.
Passionate about food & service - You'll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every tray of BBQ is perfect.
Food safety & hygiene knowledge - Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification is essential
Passion for BBQ and a commitment to delivering top-quality food
Flexibility to work , early mornings, evenings and weekends
Schedule:
- Shifts start at 7 AM, Wednesday to Sunday.
- Evening shifts are also possible.
- We are closed every Monday and Tuesday.
If you're ready to bring your passion for smoked meats to our team, we want to hear from you!
What We Offer:
Full training in authentic Texas BBQ.
Competitive pay & opportunities to grow within the business
A friendly, passionate team & supportive work environment
Staff meals & discounts, enjoy regular team meals, tastings, and discounts on our menu so you can experience the flavours you're serving.
UK visa sponsership
What's Next:
If you're ready to join our team, submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for this role. You'll be contacted if you are shortlisted for an in-person interview.
APPLY NOW - We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
UK visa sponsorship
Ability to commute/relocate:
London E10 6JT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Are you physically fit and able to handle the physical demands of this role, including heavy lifting and long shifts on your feet?
Would you now or in the future require Visa-sponsership? If yes, please mention your current Visa status and year of expiry.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Chef
We are an independent Texas BBQ smokehouse located in the heart of East London, dedicated to bringing the authentic taste of Texas to our community. At our smokehouse, we cook all our meats low and slow over real wood and fire, using traditional smokers to achieve that rich, smoky flavor that defines true Texas BBQ.
Our team is passionate about creating everything from scratch, committed to delivering the highest quality, mouth-watering BBQ experience. Known for our bustling atmosphere and frequently going viral on social media, we're a rising favorite in London's food scene. If you share our love for authentic BBQ, take pride in your craft, and believe in cooking only with wood and fire, we'd love for you to join our team and help us bring that Texas smokehouse magic to every guest we serve.
Our Company:
We are an independent Texas BBQ smokehouse in East London, dedicated to authentic wood-smoked BBQ. Known for our rich, smoky flavors and vibrant atmosphere, we've become a rising favorite in London's food scene, with features in _The Guardian_, _TimeOut_, and a review from food critic Jay Rayner.
We've also had the honor of participating in Eating with Tod's FUME BBQ festival, connecting with BBQ enthusiasts and showcasing our craft to a broader audience. Our restaurant has become a destination, drawing guests from around the globe and sparking waves on social media with our bold, smoky flavors and genuine Texas BBQ experience.
The Role:
This role is all about real wood-smoked BBQ - you'll be responsible for preparing, smoking, slicing, and serving our meats to perfection. You'll be working with fire, smoke, and time-honoured techniques to create incredible brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausages, and more. During service, you'll slice and plate meats directly in front of customers, ensuring consistency and top-quality presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Smoking the Meats - Managing our smokers, monitoring temperatures, and cooking everything low and slow to perfection.
Meat Preparation - Trimming, seasoning, and handling large cuts of meat before they hit the smoker.
Running Service - Slicing meats to order, plating dishes, and engaging with customers at the pass.
Stock & Quality Control - Managing meat storage, checking deliveries, and ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Food Safety & Hygiene - Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, following food safety regulations, and keeping prep & service areas clean.
Record-Keeping - Accurately logging cooking temperatures, food safety checks, and cleaning schedules.
Manual Labour & Heavy Lifting - Working with large cuts of meat, moving logs for the smoker, and handling kitchen equipment.
What We're Looking For:
Kitchen experience preferre d, but we will train the right person. If you've worked with smokers before, even better!
Physically fit & hardworking - This is a physically demanding role involving heavy lifting and long shifts on your feet.
Reliable & punctual - Early starts are a must, so ideally, you live close to Leyton.
Attention to detail - BBQ is an art, and every detail matters.
Team player - We're a small, close-knit team who work hard, have fun, and take pride in what we do and communication skills.
Passionate about food & service - You'll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every tray of BBQ is perfect.
Food safety & hygiene knowledge - Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification is essential
Passion for BBQ and a commitment to delivering top-quality food
Flexibility to work , early mornings, evenings and weekends
Schedule:
- Shifts start at 7 AM, Wednesday to Sunday.
- Evening shifts are also possible.
- We are closed every Monday and Tuesday.
If you're ready to bring your passion for smoked meats to our team, we want to hear from you!
What We Offer:
Full training in authentic Texas BBQ.
Competitive pay & opportunities to grow within the business
A friendly, passionate team & supportive work environment
Staff meals & discounts, enjoy regular team meals, tastings, and discounts on our menu so you can experience the flavours you're serving.
UK visa sponsership
What's Next:
If you're ready to join our team, submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for this role. You'll be contacted if you are shortlisted for an in-person interview.
APPLY NOW - We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
UK visa sponsorship
Ability to commute/relocate:
London E10 6JT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Are you physically fit and able to handle the physical demands of this role, including heavy lifting and long shifts on your feet?
Would you now or in the future require Visa-sponsership? If yes, please mention your current Visa status and year of expiry.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Chef
Company
Burnt Smokehouse
Location
London
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£12 - £13 Per Hour