Café Kitchen Lead & Menu Expert

Tesco; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% off and 15% pay day weekends Colle

Colleague Clubcard savings

Flexible working from day one

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Wellbeing resources

Discounts site for everyday purchases

Uniform provided

28 days holiday

Colleague networks

Job summary

Tesco Cafés are looking for a Chef with hospitality experience to join one of our lively café kitchens. You will manage daily kitchen operations, including preparation, storage, and delivering high-quality food that delights customers.

You will bring experience from a busy environment, becoming a café menu expert and sharing knowledge with the team. You’ll champion health and safety, minimize waste, and inspire the team to deliver great food quality and speed of service.

Qualifications

• Background in hospitality.
• Experience in a high‑pressure catering environment.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Desire to create an inclusive work environment where colleagues feel respected, safe and valued.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to motivate and support 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.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and services for customers and colleagues.
• Ensure health and safety and food safety requirements are met.
• Understand the service plan drivers and deliver to the required standard.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

High-pressure environment

Team leadership

Communication skills

Initiative

Planning & organisation

Inclusive work environment

Job description

Tesco Cafés are looking for a Chef with hospitality experience to join one of our lively café kitchens. You will manage daily kitchen operations, including preparation, storage, and delivering high-quality food that delights customers.

You will bring experience from a busy environment, becoming a café menu expert and sharing knowledge with the team. You’ll champion health and safety, minimize waste, and inspire the team to deliver great food quality and speed of service.