WEEKEND BRUNCH CHEF - or full time cafe sandwich maker and brunch chef

Chocolate Dino Bakery and Coffeehouse; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local bakery and coffeehouse is seeking a Weekend Brunch Chef to independently manage weekend services, focusing on quality brunch items and kitchen cleanliness. The role offers £14–£16 per hour with benefits like free food and opportunities for growth into full-time positions. Ideal candidates will have relevant kitchen experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Free food, coffee & cookies on shift

Paid holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in cafés, brunch spots, or bakeries is required.
• Fluent in English with advanced proficiency.
• Ability to work part-time on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the all-day brunch menu including French toasts and pancakes.
• Manage your own prep, service, and clean down.
• Maintain high cleanliness and quality standards.

Skills

Brunch/kitchen experience

Ability to run a small kitchen solo

Good communication

Calm under pressure

Pride in food presentation

Job description

Overview

WEEKEND BRUNCH CHEF at Chocolate Dino Bakery & Coffeehouse, Kennington Rd. £14–£16/hour plus share in service charge depending on experience. Location: Kennington | Waterloo (opening soon) | Elephant & Castle (2026). Part-time (weekends) with option to go full-time for the right candidate.

About the company

We’re Chocolate Dino Company, a proudly independent bakery & coffeehouse serving cookies, brunch, and specialty coffee. We’ve turned one on the high street and five as Belgian Chocolate specialists — with 5 Great Taste Awards, a 4.9★ Google rating, and two new locations in pipeline: Waterloo opening later this year; Flagship site in Elephant & Castle – early 2026. We’re growing with high quality, full personality, and a love for what we do.

About the role

We’re looking for a brunch chef who can run weekend service independently, focusing on quality, speed, and clean execution. You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing our all-day brunch menu (think French Toasts, pancakes, eggs, waffles, and cheeky twists).
• Managing your own prep, service and clean down.
• Keeping standards high — we don’t cut corners.
• Helping evolve our menu and operations if you’ve got ideas (we listen!).
• Working mostly solo on brunch shifts, but closely with front-of-house.

This is a great fit for someone who’s confident in their skills, works clean, and thrives in a small, creative environment.

Schedule

Saturday & Sunday shifts (mornings to early afternoon). Potential for extra weekdays or full-time if you are after more hours (but weekends are a must).

Opportunity

Move into a full-time chef role across sites. Get involved in menu development, kitchen scaling and team leadership. Help shape how we launch our new Waterloo and Elephant & Castle kitchens.

Pay & perks

£14–£16 per hour (depending on experience). Free food, coffee & cookies on shift. Paid holidays & pension.

You bring

• Brunch/kitchen experience in cafés, brunch spots or bakeries.
• The ability to run a small kitchen solo — from prep to plate.
• Good communication and calm under pressure.
• Pride in food presentation and hygiene.
• Ideas, ambition, and a good attitude.

Requirements

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Part-time
• Schedule: Saturday-Sunday
• Salary: £14 – £16 hourly
• Benefits: Share in service charge, staff food, staff discount
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About Chocolate Dino Bakery and Coffeehouse: Bakery, coffeehouse, brunch