Café Kitchen Lead: Fresh Food, Fast Service

Tesco Retail; Martlesham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Cafés in Martlesham, England, is looking for a Chef with hospitality experience to lead daily kitchen operations, including preparation, storage and delivering delicious food to customers. You will share knowledge with the team and ensure health and safety while driving high standards of quality and speed of service.

We value inclusive teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to perform under pressure in a busy cafe environment.

Qualifications

• Background in hospitality and catering environments.
• Experience staying productive in a busy setting.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Desire to foster an inclusive, respectful team.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Confidence using initiative to improve ways of working.
• 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 upholding standards.
• Identify ways to improve services for customers and colleagues.
• Ensure health and safety and food safety requirements are met.
• Understand the service plan drivers and meet the required standards.

Skills

Hospitality experience

High-pressure performance

Customer service

Inclusive leadership

Planning & organisation

Initiative

Communication skills

Job description

Tesco Cafés in Martlesham, England, is looking for a Chef with hospitality experience to lead daily kitchen operations, including preparation, storage and delivering delicious food to customers. You will share knowledge with the team and ensure health and safety while driving high standards of quality and speed of service.

We value inclusive teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to perform under pressure in a busy cafe environment.