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We’re recruiting for a Head Chef to take ownership of a well-loved, growing café operation in Gloucester. This is a visible, open-kitchen role with real influence over food, systems, and how the business evolves.
No evenings. No late nights. Just great food, strong leadership, and a balanced working week.
Benefits- £32,000–£34,000 per year (depending on experience)
- 40 hours per week, 5 days
- Daytime-only operation – no evenings
- Open, customer-facing kitchen
- Real input into menu development and business decisions
- Supportive owner-led business
- Opportunity to grow with the café as it develops
- Lead the kitchen day-to-day with consistency and high standards
- Develop and refine a seasonal, creative, and commercially sound brunch menu
- Source quality ingredients and manage supplier relationships
- Control food costings, GP, stock, and waste
- Put clear, practical systems in place to support smooth service
- Train, support, and develop the kitchen team
- Work closely with FOH to improve communication and service flow
- Take ownership of food safety, EHO compliance, and kitchen records
- Play an active role in wider business decisions alongside management
- An experienced chef confident in from-scratch cooking
- Proven leadership experience in a kitchen environment
- Strong understanding of food costs, consistency, and quality control
- Comfortable working in an open kitchen and engaging with FOH
- Experience in independent or owner-led businesses preferred
- Confident working independently, including lone working for part of the week
- A team player who’s happy to muck in during busy services
The kitchen team includes the Head Chef, one full-time chef, and one part-time chef, supported by a cross-trained FOH team. The role includes some lone working, making it ideal for a confident, organised chef who enjoys autonomy and ownership.
If you’re looking for a Head Chef role with sociable hours, real influence, and the chance to shape a growing business, this is a fantastic opportunity.
Apply now with your CV, or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail
