Breakfast Chef – Daytime Hours

Location: Brookmans Park
Salary: £15–£20 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 45 hours per week – Monday to Friday (Daytime Only) 7:30am-4:30pm
Venue: Independent Coffee & Brunch Venue – Fresh Food Kitchen
Kitchen Team: 2 Chefs
Closed On Festive Dates -Christmas Day - Boxing Day - New Years Day

Benefits

• £15–£20 per hour

• Tips

• Monday to Friday schedule – no evenings

• Daytime hours only

• Free meals on duty

• Free nearby car parking

• Creative input into menu development

• Work directly with the owners in an independent business

The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented and passionate Chef to join a popular independent coffee and brunch venue in Brookmans Park.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef seeking work-life balance with daytime hours Monday to Friday, while still working with high-quality fresh ingredients and contributing to a growing food concept.

You will work closely with the owners in a supportive kitchen team contributing ideas to develop the menu, with kitchen assistants and porters, helping to maintain high cleanliness standards.

The kitchen focuses on fresh food prepared in-house, including classic breakfast and brunch dishes cooked to a high standard, alongside new and evolving brunch and lunch menu items inspired by current food trends.

Presentation is important, so we are looking for a chef who enjoys creative plating and producing visually appealing dishes.

As an independent venue, you will have direct access to the owners, quick decision-making, and the opportunity to suggest improvements to the menu, kitchen equipment, and operations.

The owners are passionate about creating a workplace where the team works well together, delivers great food and service, and leaves work feeling positive at the end of the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes

• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation

• Contribute ideas for new menu items and daily specials

• Ensure the kitchen meets all food safety and HACCP standards

• Work efficiently within a small kitchen team

• Help deliver a consistently excellent guest experience

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Chef in fresh food kitchens

• Experience working with breakfast, brunch or café-style menus is beneficial

• A friendly and positive team player with a no-ego attitude

• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality cooking

• Strong attention to presentation and plating

Ideal For

This role would suit a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie, or experienced Breakfast/Brunch Chef looking for a stable daytime position with creative input and a strong work-life balance.

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