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Chef - Toast Stores ltd

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Pay: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Job description:
Head Chef – Toast Stores, Springfield Park, SW17
About Toast Stores
Toast Stores isn't just another cafe – it's a community hub in the heart of Springfield Park. Founded by two Shannon College graduates, Toast Stores is about more than food and coffee. It's about connection, kindness, and creating daily moments of joy for our guests.
We're on an exciting journey of growth and evolution – and we're looking for an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up as our Head Chef and become a true partner in building something special.
What You'll Be Doing
Kitchen Leadership & Team Management
Lead and inspire the back-of-house (BOH) team with hands-on leadership
Work hand-in-hand with our Cafe & Restaurant Manager to ensure BOH and FOH are a well-oiled machine, aligned and communicating effectively
Recruit, train, schedule, and develop kitchen staff to reach their potential
Build an amazing team culture rooted in accountability, excellence, and genuine passion for food
Provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to help your team grow
Menu Development & Food Quality
Create, develop, and execute seasonal menus that reflect Toast Stores' community-focused ethos
Design and deliver exciting supper club experiences that showcase your creativity
Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation standards
Collaborate with the Cafe Manager and founders on menu planning and new offerings
Source quality ingredients and build strong supplier relationships
Financial Management & Cost Control
Keep a close eye on all kitchen costings – food costs, wastage, and margins
Manage budgets with a keen financial awareness and commercial mindset
Monitor and control portion sizes, stock levels, and kitchen profitability
Work with the founders on financial planning and cost optimization
Analyse kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and margins
Operational Excellence
Oversee all kitchen operations, from prep to service
Ensure strict compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene regulations
Manage stock levels, ordering, and inventory control
Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure a safe, clean working environment
Work with the Cafe Manager to align kitchen output with FOH service flow
Business Growth & Development
Work closely with the founders as a true partner in growing Toast Stores
Drive innovation through seasonal specials, events, and supper clubs
Help shape Toast Stores' culinary vision and future direction
Build and develop an amazing kitchen team as we expand
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a busy cafe, restaurant, or hospitality environment
Ready to take the next step into a Head Chef role with genuine partnership potential
Strong financial experience managing kitchen budgets, costings, and P&L
Demonstrated ability to control costs, reduce wastage, and maintain healthy margins
All relevant food safety qualifications (Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene minimum)
HACCP knowledge and experience implementing food safety systems
Allergen awareness training and confidence managing allergen protocols
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team
Strong menu development skills with creativity and commercial awareness
Confident with stock management, ordering, and supplier negotiations
Hands-on leadership style – willing to work alongside your team during service
The Toast Stores Personality
Genuinely passionate about food – you live and breathe it
Looking for a true partnership opportunity, not just another job
Excited about building an amazing team and growing with us
A leader who leads with empathy, respect, and positivity
Flexible and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment
High personal standards – from food quality to kitchen cleanliness
Community-minded and excited about building something meaningful
Creative flair with the ability to deliver exceptional supper club experiences
Practical Requirements
Must have the right to work in the UK (valid UK work visa or citizenship)
Please consider your commute time to Springfield Park, SW17 – reliability and punctuality are essential for this role
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings (especially for supper clubs)
Physical ability to work in a high-volume kitchen environment
Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively with the FOH team
What We Offer
Competitive salary, based on experience
A genuine partnership opportunity – grow with us as we expand
Direct collaboration with the founders on every aspect of the business
The chance to build and shape an amazing kitchen team from the ground up
Creative freedom to develop menus and supper club concepts
Beautiful working environment in Springfield Park
Genuine family atmosphere where your vision and voice truly matter
The opportunity to make Toast Stores' kitchen your own
Ready to Join Us?
If you're an ambitious Sous Chef who lives and breathes food, understands the numbers, and is ready to become a true partner in building something special, we'd love to hear from you. This isn't just a job – it's a chance to grow with Toast Stores, work hand-in-hand with the founders, and create an amazing team and culinary experience together.
Toast Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

  • Experiencia
    Se requiere
  • Idiomas
    Inglés – Avanzado
  • Jornada
    Completa
  • Salario
    14 £ – 15 £ por hora
  • Inicio
    Incorporación inmediata

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Toaststores is located in London's newest park, we are family run business who want to offer exceptional food & beverage, our ethos is about having fun & being part of an exciting journey.

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