At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes and manage kitchen operations in a vibrant café environment.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Café Portrait, known for its fresh, high-quality food.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, creative freedom, and a great work-life balance with daytime hours.
- Other info: Perfect opportunity for those seeking part-time work in a dynamic atmosphere.
- Why this job: Showcase your culinary skills and make an impact in a bustling café setting.
- Qualifications: Experience as a chef with a passion for fresh ingredients and creativity.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
We’re looking for a passionate and creative Chef to take the reins at our vibrant Café Portrait service counter and adjoining table-service space, The Nook. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment and takes pride in delivering fresh, high-quality food with flair.
About the Role
You will work along with the lead chef across two connected concepts:
- Busy city centre café/restaurant served from a scratch kitchen - home‑made soups, filled rolls, daily mains, and vibrant salads
- The Nook, our relaxed table-service space offering a carefully crafted lunch menu
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Creative freedom to shape menus and specials
- Daytime-focused hours (ideal for work‑life balance)
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and oversee the production of soups, artisan filled rolls, hearty mains, and vibrant salads
- Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and taste in every dish
- Manage kitchen operations, stock control, food waste, and food safety standards
- Work closely with a lead chef and front-of-house staff and particularly the café manager to create a seamless customer experience
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a chef in a café, bistro, or similar environment
- Strong skills in fresh food preparation and menu development
- A passion for simple, high-quality ingredients and creative presentation
- Excellent organisational abilities
- A hands‑on approach and a positive, team‑focused attitude
We think you need these skills to ace Cafe Chef
Fresh Food Preparation
Menu Development
Quality Control
Food Presentation
Kitchen Operations Management
Stock Control
Food Safety Standards
