Café Chef

Job introduction

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 you'll do

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 you'll bring

• 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
  
  
  
  

Why Sodexo?

• Café Portrait Chef


• Casual hours/part-time (20-25hr per week)


• £15 per hour