Cafe chef - vegetarian restaurant - daytimes

Mise en Place London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary vegetarian restaurant in Greater London is looking for a cafe chef to create healthy dishes using fresh ingredients. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant-based cuisine, a passion for cooking, and the ability to train and motivate a team. This role offers a calm working environment with shift patterns of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., along with meals on duty and uniform provided. Salary is £23k per annum, and candidates must prove entitlement to work in the UK.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Chef uniform

Qualifications

• Chef experience in a healthy eating or plant-based concept.
• Genuine knowledge in nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Ability to motivate and train team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, healthy meals in a contemporary environment.
• Work independently during busy times and under pressure.
• Ensure compliance with current hygiene legislation.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Cooking Skill

Job description

Cafe chef - vegetarian restaurant - daytimes

Company Profile

Currently seeking a chef with healthy food, cafe experience, working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch within a nutrition plant‑based contemporary environment. The restaurant is small and intimate and set within stunning private club surroundings.

This role would suit a chef who wants to work in a quieter calm environment but who can step up and work on own initiative in busy times with the ability to work with specific dietary requirements to include gluten/dairy free food options working in a small and friendly team.

Role

Candidate Profile

• Chef experience gained within a healthy eating / plant‑based concept (or an interest) with a genuine knowledge base in nutrition
• Proven all‑round skill set: Creativity, Leadership, Communication, Organisation & Cooking Skill
• Genuine Passion to Cook
• Ability to Motivate & Train team members effectively
• Strong on Due Diligence – up to date on current Hygiene Legislation
• Genuine intention to offer long‑term commitment to next role

Salary & Benefits

• £23 k per annum
• Working Hours: working shift patterns likely to be 8‑4 p.m. or 12‑8 p.m.
• Meals on Duty + Chef Uniform

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK – Verification of Documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.