Creative Café Chef - Seasonal Menus, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Bob & Berts; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shifts

Staff card 50%

Unlimited hot drinks

Birthday cake

Job summary

Bob and Bert's Stirling is seeking a passionate Chef to lead our kitchen, developing seasonal menus and high-quality dishes for our guests. You will manage daily food prep, uphold strict food safety standards, and thrive in a fast-paced cafe environment.

This role suits a creative chef who enjoys local ingredients and delivering comforting, consistent meals to our community. Responsibilities include crafting breakfast and lunch menus, managing stock, ensuring presentation, and training junior

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.
• Passionate about food, friendly, and team-oriented.
• Right to work in the UK.

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.

Skills

Experience

Culinary Knowledge

Efficiency

Certifications

Leadership

Personality

Right to work in the UK

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate preferred

Job description

Bob and Bert's Stirling is seeking a passionate Chef to lead our kitchen, developing seasonal menus and high-quality dishes for our guests. You will manage daily food prep, uphold strict food safety standards, and thrive in a fast-paced cafe environment.

This role suits a creative chef who enjoys local ingredients and delivering comforting, consistent meals to our community. Responsibilities include crafting breakfast and lunch menus, managing stock, ensuring presentation, and training junior