Breakfast Chef - Dear Diana Cafe - London

Chef & Cook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals and coffee on shift

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Dear Diana, an independent neighbourhood café in London, is seeking a talented Chef to join our growing kitchen team and maintain high brunch standards.

You will prepare and cook our brunch menu, keep food presentation exceptional, help with prep and mise en place, and contribute ideas for seasonal specials. Level 2 Food Hygiene or willingness to obtain it is required. We offer staff meals, discounts, training, and a friendly, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Brunch, café or restaurant kitchen experience required.
• Passionate about quality ingredients and great food.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Takes initiative and maintains high standards during busy periods.
• Holds Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willing to obtain).
• Works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook brunch menu to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain excellent food presentation and attention to detail.
• Assist with daily prep and mise en place.
• Help develop seasonal specials and new menu ideas.
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.
• Work efficiently during busy service while remaining calm under pressure.
• Support the Head Chef and collaborate with the team.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and well stocked.

Skills

Brunch kitchen experience

Team player

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

Creativity

Job description

Dear Diana is an independent neighbourhood café known for exceptional brunch, speciality coffee, homemade bakes, and warm hospitality. We're passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests while maintaining high standards in everything we do. We're looking for a talented, organised, and passionate Chef to join our growing kitchen team.

• Preparing and cooking our brunch menu to a consistently high standard.
• Maintaining excellent food presentation and attention to detail.
• Assisting with daily prep and mise en place.
• Helping develop seasonal specials and new menu ideas.
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Working efficiently during busy service while remaining calm under pressure.
• Supporting the Head Chef and working closely with the rest of the team.
• Taking pride in keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and well stocked.
• Has previous experience in a busy brunch, café, or restaurant kitchen.
• Is passionate about quality ingredients and great food.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Has excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Takes initiative and has a positive attitude.
• Maintains high standards even during busy periods.
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) Level 2 Food Hygiene.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to grow with an ambitious independent business.
• Creative input into seasonal menus and specials.
• Staff meals and coffee on shift.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.

If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a café that genuinely cares about its food, team, and community, we'd love to hear from you.