Cafe Chef: Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader & Quality

Tesco UK; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Cafés are expanding and seeking a Chef with hospitality experience to join our lively café kitchens. You will manage daily kitchen operations, including preparation, storage, and delivering delicious food that keeps customers returning. You’ll share knowledge with the team, champion food safety, and lead with inclusive, values-driven leadership.

We value flexibility and strong communication to motivate a growing team while maintaining high service standards across our many Tesco Cafés.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy hospitality environment.
• Ability to maintain standards and food safety.
• Strong focus on customer service.
• Commitment to an inclusive, respectful team environment.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Excellent communication to motivate a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Storage and preparation in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Deliver timely, tasty food to customers while maintaining high standards and serving to spec.
• Identifying new, better ways of working to improve services for customers and colleagues.
• Health and safety and food safety requirements are met.
• Understanding the key drivers of our service plan and delivering to the required standard.

Skills

Hospitality background

Work under pressure

Customer service

Planning & organisation

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Tesco Cafés are expanding and seeking a Chef with hospitality experience to join our lively café kitchens. You will manage daily kitchen operations, including preparation, storage, and delivering delicious food that keeps customers returning. You’ll share knowledge with the team, champion food safety, and lead with inclusive, values-driven leadership.

We value flexibility and strong communication to motivate a growing team while maintaining high service standards across our many Tesco Cafés.