Cook – Georgian Bistro & Creative Pastry Kitchen
Peckham Rye, London
We are looking for a reliable, hands-on and passionate Cook to work in our small Georgian bistro kitchen in Peckham Rye.
Our menu is rooted in Georgian bistro cooking, with a strong focus on Georgian pastry and filled breads, including khachapuri, kubdari, lobiani and similar dishes, alongside Georgian soups, stews, sides, sauces and small plates.
This is a small, independent kitchen with a steady and manageable service. It is not a high-pressure, high-volume restaurant kitchen. There is usually one cook working in the kitchen, so the right person must be comfortable working independently, keeping things organised, and maintaining consistent quality.
Creative opportunity
While our current menu is based on Georgian food, we are also open to passionate individuals who bring their own ideas, taste and culinary background.
We would be very happy to meet someone with experience or serious interest in Creative Fusion, Japanese, Korean, Ethiopian, Brazilian, Mediterranean, European or any other food culture — or someone who enjoys creating thoughtful combinations between different traditions.
For the right person, this role can become more than simply cooking the existing menu. We are open to discussing new specials, seasonal dishes, creative experiments and even bold new directions for parts of the bistro menu, while keeping quality, simplicity and good taste at the centre.
Working days and hours
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Wednesday to Friday: from 5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: from 12:00 pm
- Monday and Tuesday closed
Exact hours can be discussed depending on experience and availability.
Pay
- £14.00–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Plus a share of tips and discretionary service charge
Tips and discretionary service charge are shared fairly and transparently between eligible kitchen and front-of-house staff working the relevant shift.
Main responsibilities
- Prepare and cook Georgian bistro dishes according to the menu
- Work with dough, fillings and pastry-style dishes
- Prepare khachapuri, kubdari, lobiani and other Georgian filled breads
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe and well organised
- Follow food hygiene and safety standards
- Help with stock rotation and basic kitchen ordering needs
The ideal candidate
- Has previous kitchen or cooking experience
- Is comfortable working alone in a small kitchen
- May have experience in another cuisine but Georgian
- Reliable, tidy and organised
What we offer
- Small, friendly Georgian bistro environment
- Steady kitchen with manageable pressure
- Creative space to suggest new dishes and specials
- Regular working days from Wednesday to Sunday
- Independent role with responsibility and trust
- Fair sharing of tips and discretionary service charge
Requirements
- Previous cooking or kitchen experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Good hygiene standards
- Food hygiene certificate is helpful, but not essential
Job type: Full-time / Part-time
Pay: £14.00–£16.00 per hour
Additional pay: Tips and discretionary service charge share
Location: Peckham Rye, London
Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday
Start date: As soon as possible / to be agreed
To apply, please send your CV and a short message about your kitchen experience, including any pastry, dough, bakery or creative cooking background. If you already have specific ideas for dishes, specials or creative directions for the bistro, we would be happy to hear them and discuss what could work.
Pay: £12.21-£15.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- London SE15 4JR (preferred)
Work Location: In person
