Chef - New store opening

Bob & Berts; Warrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shifts

Staff card 50% off

Unlimited hot drinks

Free birthday cake

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bob and Berts Warrington is opening a brand-new store and seeks a hands-on Chef to lead the kitchen from day one. You will develop menus, manage daily prep, and ensure high food safety standards in a fast-paced cafe environment.

This role offers full-time/part-time shifts, including weekends and early mornings, with opportunities to grow within a friendly team and deliver the warm Bob and Berts experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
• Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
• Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
• Prepare and cook menu items to high quality standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
• Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, aiming for a high sanitation rating.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Efficiency

Menu development

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Chef

Store: Bob and Berts Warrington - New store opening

Position Type: Full-time/ Part-time (incl. weekends/early mornings)

Candidates must exceed the age of 18years old for thisjobroledue tothe mature nature of some duties.

Job Summary

We’re getting ready to open the doors at our brand-new Bob and Berts store in Warrington, and we’re looking for a brilliant, hands-on Chefto help bring the buzz to life,. If you love great food, fast-paced shifts, friendly teams and happy customers, this is your chance to work in thekitchen from day one and help create the warm, fun, feel-good Bob and Berts experience we’re known for.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our kitchen, creating high-quality, delicious, and consistent food for our guests. You will develop seasonal menus, manage daily food prep, maintain excellent food safety standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Launch-Day Energy:Help set up and lead daily kitchen operations in a brand-new store, keeping service quick, smooth and full of Bob and Berts personality.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu & Creativity:Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
• Food Preparation:Prepare and cook menu items) to high quality standards.
• Consistency & Presentation:Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
• Stock & Ordering:Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
• Hygiene & Safety:Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, aiming for a high sanitation rating.
• Teamwork & Operations:Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:Previous experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary Knowledge:Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
• Efficiency:Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
• Certifications:
• Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Leadership:Strong organizational skills and ability to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
• Personality:Passionate about food, friendly, and team-oriented.
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

Friendly and creative work environment

Day shifts

50% staff card to use on shift and with friends & family!

Unlimited free hot drinks!

Free cake on your birthday!

Enhanced family friendly policies!

Length of service recognition!

Opportunities to grow your career!