Brunch Chef.

WatchHouse.; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Bath is seeking a passionate Brunch Chef with professional kitchen experience. You will handle bakery operations, food preparation, and brunch service, ensuring high-quality product delivery. The ideal candidate possesses a love for food, attention to detail, and thrives in a collaborative environment. This role offers excellent benefits including free meals, coffee, and real career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free Coffee & Drinks

Monthly Coffee Gift

Free Lunch Every Shift

Team Social Budget

Annual WatchHouse Party

30% Off All Food

30% Off Retail Coffee

Best-in-Class Training

Access to SCA Training

Career Progression That’s Real

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience required.
• Experience in food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of hygiene rules and food handling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up bakery and handle baking tasks.
• Assist in preparation of various food items.
• Support kitchen team with daily tasks and service.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes

Teamwork

Job description

Brunch Chef, WatchHouse.

We are looking for a passionate, food-loving Bakery and Brunch Chef with previous professional kitchen experience; someone with a passion for food, a keen eye for detail and someone who can follow recipes to the letter and prides themselves in producing the best quality product possible.

In joining our team, you will be responsible for the bakery set up and baking of our WatchHouse bakery offering, supporting food preparation, as well as full brunch service. You will be a key player in our team, working closely with our kitchen team to produce high-quality items that meet our standards.

Overview of the Role :

A passion for producing products to a high quality standard following the clear food and bakery specs and recipes.

Assist in the preparation and production of a variety of savoury and sweets products including sandwiches, wraps, baguettes & bagels, and bakery items.

Support the kitchen team in daily tasks such as chopping, slicing, cooking and the daily preparation of fillings and sauces.

Prepping brunch ingredients and helping with busy service.

Cleaning extraction vents and deep cleaning, weekly cleaning tasks.

A thinker and a doer, able to organise yourself and effectively also contribute positively to a growing business.

Adhere to all hygiene rules and food handling best practices.

What can you expect at WatchHouse :

• Free Coffee & Drinks – Always – Sip on your favourite drinks, even on your days off.
• Monthly Coffee Gift – Take home 250 g of premium WatchHouse coffee every month.
• Free Lunch Every Shift – Fuel up with great food on the house.
• Team Social Budget – Celebrate, connect, and unwind with your team outside of work.
• Annual WatchHouse Party – Our legendary celebration featuring Core Value Awards, and prizes like trips to coffee farms!
• 30% Off All Food – Any House, any time, just for being part of the team.
• 30% Off Retail Coffee – Stock up on your favourite WatchHouse blends whenever you like.
• Work in Beautifully Designed Houses – Join inspiring spaces equipped with industry-leading tools, surrounded by passionate hospitality professionals.
• Supportive Managers – We listen, we care, and we adapt to support your needs.
• Best-in-Class Training – From your first shift, we set you up for success with on- and off-shift development.
• Access to SCA Training – Advance your coffee expertise with recognised industry training (role dependent).
• Off-Shift Induction Experience – Get to know WatchHouse culture with a full day induction in your first two weeks.
• Career Progression That’s Real – With new Houses and growth across the business, your next step is never far away.

Working at WatchHouse.

At WatchHouse, we were born from a passion to do better—driven by diligence, attention to detail, and a genuine care for our craft and our people. We are a people-first business that values individuality, personality, and the unique contributions of every team member. We champion diversity, insist on equality, and foster inclusion as a non-negotiable part of our culture. Our team thrives in a respectful, collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed, support is mutual, and excellence is pursued together. Guided by our core values—passion, can do, diligence, and empathy— we build meaningful relationships, celebrate contributions, and work with purpose to deliver the Modern Coffee experience.