Chef Partner

Coffee & Creams; Caterham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local café in Caterham-on-the-Hill seeks an ambitious Chef Partner to co-create an exciting evening venue. This role requires passion for flavor, kitchen management experience, and a collaborative spirit. The successful candidate will enjoy equity partnership while designing a unique evening menu and leading operations after refurbishment. If you're eager to contribute to a community-focused establishment and build something special, we’d love to talk.

Benefits

Equity partnership

Creative freedom in menu design

Qualifications

• Proven experience running a kitchen and leading a team.
• Advanced English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the evening menu.
• Manage kitchen operations and service.
• Collaborate with team for a community-focused environment.

Skills

Flavour development

Kitchen management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaboration

Job description

We’re a much-loved daytime café in Caterham-on-the-Hill preparing for a full refurbishment and an exciting expansion into late-night service on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. With a bar licence already in place, we’re ready to evolve — and now we’re looking for an ambitious Chef Partner to help shape our next chapter. This isn’t a traditional job. It’s a chance to become a genuine equity partner and co-create a small, characterful, community-focused evening venue.

Who we’re looking for

• Real skill and passion for flavour — whether your thing is modern bistro, small plates, creative comfort food, or something fresh and unique.
• Experience running a kitchen, costing dishes, and leading service with confidence.
• An entrepreneurial streak — someone who wants ownership, input, and long-term involvement.
• A collaborative, down-to‑earth attitude (no egos; just good food and good energy).

What we’re offering

• Equity partnership in a growing independent business.
• Creative freedom to design and develop the evening menu.
• A freshly refurbished space ready for a bold, welcoming night‑time identity.
• Support with operations, marketing, and building the brand.
• An established daytime customer base — and room to grow something exciting after dark.

If you’re itching to step into something of your own — to build a menu people remember, to put your name on a project, and to be part of a friendly, ambitious local venue — we’d love to talk. Bring your ideas. Bring your passion. Let’s build something special together. Get in touch to start the conversation.

Job Details

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday
• Salary: £15 – £16 hourly
• Benefits: Equity

About Coffee & Creams

Successful day cafe looking for a ambitious chef to start & Run evening trade Thursday - Sunday