Chef

Perch-On-the-Parade; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perch is a lively, independent café-restaurant by the water in Princes Park, serving all-day brunch, outdoor pizzas, and award-winning Sunday lunch. We’re looking for a chef to join our fast-paced kitchen team, working across grill, salad, takeaway, and our outdoor pizza oven in a modern, all-electric, well-organised kitchen.

You’ll cook and present food to spec, keep the kitchen clean and stocked, support with stock control, hygiene, and training, and help deliver both plated and takeaway

Qualifications

• Busy kitchen experience.
• Food hygiene certificate.
• Grill or pizza experience a bonus.
• Calm, clean, and detail-focused.
• Passion for food and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cook and present food to spec.
• Keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and organised.
• Support with stock, hygiene, and training.
• Help deliver both plated and takeaway dishes.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Food hygiene certificate

Grill or pizza experience

Calm, clean, detail-focused

Teamwork passion

Job description

Chef – The Perch, Princes Park
Independent & Award-Winning

The Perch is a lively, independent café-restaurant by the water in Princes Park, serving all day brunch, outdoor pizzas, and award winning Sunday lunch.

We’re looking for a chef to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You’ll work across grill, salad, takeaway, and even our outdoor pizza oven — in a modern, all-electric, well-organised kitchen.

What you’ll do:

• Cook and present food to spec
• Keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and organised
• Support with stock, hygiene, and training
• Help deliver both plated and takeaway dishes

What you’ll need:

• Busy kitchen experience
• Food hygiene certificate
• Grill or pizza experience a bonus
• Calm, clean, and detail-focused
• Passion for food and teamwork

Job Types: Permanent

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person