Job Description

Head Chef - Daytime Bistro Cafe

Hartley Wintney, Hampshire

We are looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Courtyard, a quality, food-led daytime cafe cooking with exceptional ingredients and locally sourced produce.

The Kitchen & Food

Our kitchen is well equipped with modern catering equipment, featuring an open-plan kitchen within the cafe and additional prep space on site, allowing ample room for daily preparation and service. Menus are seasonally inspired, rooted in traditional cooking techniques, and offer a refined mix of classic British and continental dishes, delivered with professional, high-quality service.

The Role

Lead, train and support the kitchen team Create and deliver seasonal menus using fresh, quality ingredients Oversee food planning, preparation and service Uphold dish specifications, presentation and consistency Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation Manage stock control, rotation, ordering and suppliers Minimise waste and care for fresh ingredients Work closely with front of house and engage positively with guests Report directly to the owners

Hours

Approx. 8am-5.30pm, 5 days per week, 2 days off Flexibility required for occasional private events and evening services

About You

Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up Proven experience in a fresh-food kitchen Presentable and confident in an open-kitchen environment Organised, calm and detail-focused leader Passionate about quality food and hospitality
This is a great opportunity to lead a kitchen in a supportive, independent business with a strong focus on

seasonal food, quality ingredients, and work-life balance

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking
Application question(s):

Will you be able to reliably commute to RG278NY, Hampshire, UK?
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person