Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

HEAD CHEF NEEDED - FULL TIME | ASCOT & WINDSOR

Salary:

16+ per hour (depending on experience & skill)

Location: Based in

Ascot

, with occasional cover in

Windsor

Hours:

42.5 hours per week | 6:15am-3pm (slightly later start in Windsor)

|

5 days per week incl. weekends

Start date: End of October

About Us

We're a lively, family-run

boutique coffee shop / bakery / cafe

with two locations - Ascot and Windsor. We're passionate about creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere with

beautifully crafted food

. Now, we're looking for an experienced

Head Chef

to lead our kitchen and take our brunch offering to the next level.

This is a chance to

design and launch a brand-new brunch menu

- elevating classics like avo toast, tartines, quiches, deli plates and salads with

premium ingredients, creative flair, and elegant presentation

.

What You'll Be Doing

Menu Creation:

Build a fresh, diverse brunch menu with both timeless classics and exciting, creative twists.

Premium Standards:

Source top-quality ingredients, build supplier relationships, and maintain consistency.

Team Leadership:

Manage and inspire a small kitchen team (across 2 sites) with clear communication and high standards.

Beautiful Presentation:

Elevate every dish visually as well as in taste - think cafe food meets fine dining.

Smooth Operations:

Ensure efficient brunch service for 40-80 covers, with a focus on quality, speed, and upselling.

Hands-On Cooking:

Deliver well-presented dishes daily - from toasties and quiches to seasonal salads and brunch specials.
What's On Offer

16+ per hour

, depending on experience

28 days paid holiday

(including bank holidays)

Free meals on duty

Free parking

& easy train station access
Be the creative

visionary of our brunch menu

Strict Requirements (please only apply if you meet these)

- Minimum

2 years' experience as a Head Chef

- At least

2 years' experience in British cuisine

- Proven ability to

lead a team of 3+ staff

- Strong

menu development skills

with brunch/breakfast background
- Confident producing

toasties, quiches, salads, deli plates, tartines

etc.
- Own transport (for travel between Ascot & Windsor)

This role begins at the end of October - perfect for chefs ready for their next exciting step!

Apply now and let's create something special together.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have your on car allowing you to travel between Ascot & Windsor?
Experience:

Head Chef: 2 years (required) British Cuisine: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

experience leading a team of at least 3 staff (required) skill in producing toasties, fillings, quiches, salads etc (required) skill in menu building, able to create brunch dishes (required)
Work Location: In person