Café Kitchen Lead: Fast, Safe, Inclusive

Tesco UK; Calne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco UK Café is seeking a Chef with hospitality experience to join our busy kitchen. You’ll manage preparation, storage and cooking to deliver tasty meals that keep customers happy and coming back for more.

You’ll work closely with café staff and suppliers to maintain quality while controlling waste. You’ll bring hospitality know‑how, thrive in a high‑pressure environment, and lead a team with strong communication, planning, and a commitment to food safety, inclusion and great service.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and busy café/kitchen environments.
• Strong customer service orientation and teamwork.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Storage and preparation in line with food safety regulations.
• Deliver timely, tasty food to customers while maintaining standards.
• Identify better ways of working to improve services for customers and colleagues.
• Health and safety and food safety compliance must be met.
• Understand and deliver against the service plan drivers.

Skills

Hospitality background

High‑pressure environment

Customer service

Inclusive work environment

Planning & organisation

Initiative

Communication skills

Job description

Tesco UK Café is seeking a Chef with hospitality experience to join our busy kitchen. You’ll manage preparation, storage and cooking to deliver tasty meals that keep customers happy and coming back for more.

You’ll work closely with café staff and suppliers to maintain quality while controlling waste. You’ll bring hospitality know‑how, thrive in a high‑pressure environment, and lead a team with strong communication, planning, and a commitment to food safety, inclusion and great service.