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Brunch Chef (Weekend Lead – High-Volume Service) - Chocolate Dino Bakery and Coffeehouse - London

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Chocolate Dino is a highly-rated independent bakery and coffeehouse, celebrated for its fast-paced, high-standard brunch operation and extensive positive reviews. We are seeking a dedicated Brunch Chef to join our vibrant team.


The Role
As a Brunch Chef, you will independently manage our weekend brunch service. Key responsibilities include:

  • Full control of brunch service, from preparation and cooking to service and clean down.
  • Executing a high-volume menu featuring popular items such as French toast, eggs, waffles, and pancakes.
  • Maintaining speed, consistency, and impeccable presentation standards under pressure.
  • Ensuring a clean, organised, and efficient workspace at all times.
  • You will often be the sole chef on shift, requiring strong independent kitchen management skills.

Compensation
Typical earnings range from £16–£17 per hour, inclusive of a consistently achieved service charge. The base rate will be determined by your experience.


Schedule

  • Required availability on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Opportunity for a full-time position for the right candidate (we are open currently Thursday-Sundays but we are planning to extend our opening days to Tuesday-Sunday).

Who We Are Looking For
This role is ideal if you possess:

  • Experience in a busy brunch or café kitchen environment.
  • Proven ability to handle high-volume service independently.
  • A commitment to clean execution and consistency, taking pride in your work.
  • A desire for responsibility and ownership within the kitchen.
  • The ability to run a kitchen solo without supervision, staying calm and organised under pressure.
  • The capacity to move efficiently without compromising quality.

This Role Is NOT For You If

  • You require constant supervision.
  • You struggle to maintain pace in a busy environment.
  • You are unavailable to work weekends.
  • You are seeking a low-pressure kitchen setting.

Growth Opportunities

  • Potential to move into a full-time role across our expanding sites.
  • Involvement in menu development and kitchen setup.
  • Clear pathway for progression to a Kitchen Lead or Head Chef role as our brand grows.

About Chocolate Dino
Chocolate Dino is an acclaimed independent brand, recognised with 5 Great Taste Awards and a 4.9-star Google rating from over 700 reviews. We are expanding, with a plans for new Waterloo and Elephant and Castle location on our radar. We are building a high-quality, high-volume independent brand.


Benefits

  • Staff food and coffee provided during shifts.
  • Genuine opportunities for professional progression as the company expands.

Hiring Standard
We maintain a selective hiring process. Only candidates with a proven ability to independently run service will be considered.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Saturday-Sunday (possible full time Wednesday -Sunday).
  • Salary
    £14 – £16 hourly
  • Benefits
    Share in service charge, staff food, staff discount

pin icon36 Kennington Road, SE1, London

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Giant New York style cookies, waffles, brunch and coffee • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since March, 2023

Bakery, coffeehouse, brunch

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