Café Bistro Chef

Family Business United; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Inverclyde location

Job summary

Family Business United is seeking an experienced chef to join a busy café bistro in Inverclyde. This 3-day-per-week role begins as a 3‑month contract with the potential to extend and offers daytime hours in a friendly, supportive kitchen environment.

You will prepare and cook fresh café and bistro dishes, maintain high standards of hygiene, and work closely with front-of-house to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in café, bistro, or busy hospitality.
• Ability to prepare and cook fresh dishes.
• Work efficiently under pressure without compromising quality.
• Strong food hygiene and HACCP knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and time management.
• Proactive in supporting colleagues during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of fresh café and bistro-style dishes.
• Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety.
• Assist with stock control, food production, and kitchen organisation.
• Minimise waste and use ingredients efficiently.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver excellent customer experience.
• Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Chef experience

Cafe/bistro hospitality

Under pressure

Food hygiene/HACCP

Time management

Organisational skills

Team support

Job description

Are you an experienced chef between roles, or looking for flexible work with the potential to lead to something longer term?

We're recruiting for a talented Chef to join our client's busy café bistro in Inverclyde. If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients, thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen, and take pride in delivering high‑quality dishes, this is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills to work.

What you will get in your new role

• 3 days per week initially
• 3‑month contract with the potential to extend
• Daytime‑focused hours
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Easily accessible Inverclyde location

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of fresh café and bistro‑style dishes to a consistently high standard
• Supporting the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen during busy service periods
• Maintaining exceptional standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety
• Assisting with stock control, food production, and kitchen organisation
• Minimising waste and ensuring ingredients are used efficiently
• Working closely with the front‑of‑house team to deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Contributing to a positive, supportive, and professional kitchen environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef within a café, bistro, or other busy hospitality environment
• Confidence preparing and cooking fresh, high‑quality dishes
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure without compromising on quality
• A strong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety, and HACCP procedures
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A proactive approach with a willingness to support colleagues during busy service

If you have experience in a similar role, we want to hear from you!