Head Chef
Nourish Recruitment Ltd
£17p/hr- 45hr contract (£1.50p/hr additional - gratuities)
HOOK
DAYTIME HOURS
The Role
Our client a Busy Cafe Style Kitchen in Hook is lokoing currently for a Head Chef
The café is the tasting plate for the adjacent farm shop, showcasing the best of what they sell — and what's in season.
This is a hands‑on role for an experienced chef who enjoys working at pace, leading by example, and cooking with high‑quality ingredients sourced directly from the farm shop and trusted suppliers.
Responsibilities
As Head Chef, you'll:
- Lead in running a busy café kitchen
- Lead service in a high‑volume, daytime environment
- Use farm shop ingredients to create fresh, seasonal dishes
- Be Instrunemental in menu planning, specials, and development
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene
- Help train and motivate the kitchen team
As Head Chef You Will have:
- Experience working as a Head Chef or senior chef in a busy kitchen
- Strong organisational skills and calmness under pressure
- A genuine passion for food and ingredients
- Someone who enjoys teamwork and takes pride in delivering great service
- Closed at Christmas (minimum 3 days) and Easter (2 days)
- Staff discount in the farm shop.
- Work for a family‑run business, not a chain
- Daytime‑focused café hours (no late nights)
- Real involvement in menus and food direction
- A supportive team and food‑led working environment
- On Site Parking
- Full‑time role
- Weekend work required
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.