Job Description

Location:

Honister Pass, Lake District

Business:

Honister Slate Mine - Bait Cabin Cafe

Hours:

Full-time / Part-time (weekends & holidays essential)

About the Role

We are seeking a

talented and creative Pizza Chef

to join our dynamic team at

Honister

, located at the top of the breath-taking Honister Pass in the Lake District.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and elevate our pizza offering at the

Bait Cabin Cafe

, where everything is designed for fast, efficient, fully-takeaway service to suit our remote mountain location.

As part of this role, you will help

develop our menu for the upcoming season

, bringing new ideas, creativity, and a strong work ethic. Because amenities on-site are limited,

street-food style concepts and efficient prep methods

are essential.

We're looking for someone with

hands-on kitchen experience

, ideally with supervisory or managerial exposure, who is hungry to grow and contribute as a key member of our team.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily pizza production and kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality, consistent food output. Prepare and cook pizzas and complementary dishes using fresh, local ingredients wherever possible. Develop new, seasonal pizza menu items tailored to our takeaway environment and visitor demand. Manage and support kitchen staff, ensuring smooth, efficient workflow during busy service periods. Train seasonal team members in pizza preparation, dough handling, food safety, and service standards. Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring full compliance with health regulations. Collaborate with the wider Honister hospitality team to enhance the overall visitor dining experience. Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and assist with ordering supplies as required.

Qualifications & Skills

Proven experience as a

Pizza Chef, Chef, Cook, or similar role

in a fast-paced kitchen. Strong culinary skills, particularly in dough preparation, toppings, baking, and presentation. Excellent supervisory or team-leading skills, with experience managing or supporting kitchen teams. Creativity in menu development, including seasonal specials and new concepts. Solid understanding of

food safety regulations

and best practice. Ability to work collaboratively within a tight-knit, fast-moving hospitality environment. Strong communication skills for working with staff and interacting with visitors. Ability to work weekends and school holidays--peak times for our tourism-based business.

Why Work With Us?

Be part of an iconic Cumbrian destination in one of the UK's most dramatic landscapes. Help shape a growing food offering with freedom to innovate and contribute creatively. Staff discounts across Honister Slate Mine experiences and retail. Supportive team culture with opportunities to develop and progress.

Apply Today

If you're ready to bring your culinary talent to an exciting adventure destination and help create unforgettable experiences for our visitors,

we'd love to hear from you

.
Apply now and join the team at

Honister

!

Please send your CV and a short cover note to:

HR@honister.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Keswick CA12 5XN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Pizza: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person