Commis Chef @ Manna

Arcade Tottenham Court Road

Salary: £12.50ph plus Tips!

Join our Kitchen Team - A Standout Role For A Rising Chef Ready To Grow With A Bold Restaurant Group!

About Arcade:

Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

Whether you’re dreaming of crafting your own food concept, growing your skills from the ground up to management, or even launching your own business, we’re the place where your ideas can soar. With us, there’s no ceiling to you hitting your career goals - and we’re here to help you make it happen!

About The Role:

We are seeking a passionate Cook to join our team at Manna Tottenham Court Road. In this fast-paced kitchen environment, you will be responsible for preparing delicious burgers while ensuring top-notch food quality and maintaining a clean workspace. You will work alongside a team of young aspiring chefs, fostering a collaborative and creative atmosphere. In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Cook Burgers: Prepare and cook burgers efficiently in a high-paced environment, ensuring timely service during peak hours
• Ensure Food Quality: Monitor and maintain the quality of all food items, adhering to Manna's high standards of taste and presentation
• Maintain Work Environment: Keep the kitchen and work areas clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow chefs, sharing techniques and ideas to enhance the overall culinary experience. Ensure a tidy restaurant for great guest experience

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Bring previous experience in a kitchen setting (preferred but not required)
• Are a team player with a positive attitude and a passion for cooking
• Bring an eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in
• Can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Bring strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety

Working at Arcade:

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group... We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits of being part of the team:

Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• Delicious, seasonal meals when you’re at work
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• Dedicated staff chill out areas with kitchens and your own seating off the restaurant floor
• Balanced rotas. Your time outside of work is important to us
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!