Freelance Brunch Chef

ChopUp; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

ChopUp, a growing food brand, seeks a passionate Brunch Chef to deliver a vibrant West African-inspired brunch experience. This part-time, immediate-start role focuses on leading kitchen operations, prepping dishes, and ensuring smooth service while engaging with bold, flavorful cuisine.

Qualifications

• Experience running or supporting brunch service in a café or event setting.
• Confidence with hot brunch items and plating for volume service (30–80 covers).
• Reliable, collaborative, and excited about building something fresh.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during brunch events.
• Execute and prep dishes to high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen space.

Skills

Teamwork

Culinary Skills

Time Management

Passion for Global Flavours

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and dependable Brunch Chef to bring our West African-inspired brunch experience to life. This is a great opportunity to work with a growing food brand that blends bold flavours with a modern, grab-and-go twist.. . What You’ll Do:. Lead kitchen operations during ChopUp Brunch Club events. . Execute a menu that includes items like suya sliders, agege toasties, plantain hash, puff puff stacks, and more. . Help prep and plate dishes to high standards in a fast-paced, vibrant environment. . Work closely with the ChopUp team to plan and deliver a smooth brunch service. . Maintain a clean, safe kitchen space and manage time effectively. . What We’re Looking For:. Experience running or supporting brunch service in a café, event or kitchen setting. . Confidence with hot brunch items, plating, and volume service (30–80 covers). . Passionate about global flavours — especially African and West African food vibes. . Comfortable freelancing or working event-based gigs (weekends mostly). . Reliable, collaborative and genuinely excited about building something fresh and culture-forward. . Bonus If You:. Have experience with catering, events, or pop-ups. . Can help with light prep ahead of service days. . Are open to exploring creative plating and dish design

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Part-time
Schedule: Saturday 10am to 3pm
Salary: £12 – £14 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About ChopUp:

We’re launching the ChopUp Brunch Club, a bold new pop-up series serving up flavour-packed West African-inspired brunch dishes that hit that sweet spot between tradition and vibe.