£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 Reuirements
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 The Benefits
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 Hours & Location
Full‑time role
Weekend work required Please note that by applying for this position, you are giving your consent for Nourish Recruitment to process your personal data in line with our GDPR policy and consent declaration, which can be viewed on our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by informing the Company that you wish to do so. Please note that if you have not heard back within 7 working days, your application for this role has not been successful, but we may still contact you in relation to alternative positions
Salary description
£35000.00 - £35000.00 per year