Chef

Chef – Permanent Position

Location: Rochester, Kent
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you a creative Chef looking for your next exciting opportunity?

Our client is a vibrant, highly immersive café in the heart of Rochester, renowned for its colourful dining experience and visually stunning food. They are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Chef to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This isn't your average café. Creativity is at the heart of everything they do. From colourful breakfasts and indulgent brunches to speciality coffees, cocktails and eye-catching sweet treats, every dish is designed to delight customers in both flavour and presentation.

If you love creating food that looks just as incredible as it tastes, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role

As Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional food offering while maintaining the high standards that have made this venue one of Rochester's most popular dining destinations.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing passion, creativity and consistency to every service. Whether you're preparing beautifully presented brunches, baking fresh pastries or supporting outdoor street food events, no two days will be the same.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking a variety of fresh, high-quality dishes.
• Creating both sweet and savoury menu items, including breakfasts, brunches, pasta dishes, pastries and light meals.
• Producing visually stunning plates with exceptional attention to presentation.
• Preparing food for dine-in customers, takeaway orders and outdoor street food events and special occasions.
• Supporting the development of new menu ideas and seasonal specials.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Managing stock, rotating ingredients and helping to minimise waste.
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Remaining calm, organised and efficient during busy service periods.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy café, restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong experience preparing both sweet and savoury dishes, including brunch, pasta, pastries and light meals.
• A genuine passion for fresh food and creative cooking.
• A flair for presentation and an eye for detail.
• The ability to work confidently under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A positive attitude and a team-focused approach.
• Experience preparing food for table service, takeaway and outdoor catering or street food events would be advantageous.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Good knowledge of kitchen hygiene, food safety and health and safety legislation.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Immediate start available.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to work within a unique and creative hospitality business.
• The chance to contribute ideas and help shape an evolving, innovative menu.

If you're an experienced Chef with a passion for creating memorable food experiences and you're ready to join a business where creativity is celebrated every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.