Lead Brunch Chef
16 hours ago
£15.5–£17 hourly
Full-time
London
One for the Table is a small, independent cafe that opened in Spring 2026. We serve high-quality brunch & coffee just moments away from Walthamstow Central in East London. Now we’ve found our feet, we’re looking for a passionate, talented chef who genuinely cares about food, quality ingredients, and great hospitality to lead our kitchen. As we’re still a young business, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on the foundations we've created, improve kitchen systems, and grow alongside the café. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, close-knit team where your ideas and input will genuinely shape the business. We're building a workplace that's supportive, collaborative, and enjoyable—one that feels just as good to work in as it does to visit. Key responsibilities/What you’ll be doing · Preparing and cooking high-quality brunch dishes with a focus on flavour, presentation and attention to detail. · Ensuring quality & consistency is maintained throughout our busy periods. · Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards. · Managing stock effectively and helping minimise wastage. · Developing seasonal dishes and continually improving our menu. · Working closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless customer experience. · Liaising with suppliers and placing orders. · Helping create efficient kitchen systems as the business continues to grow. · Happy to work independently and lead a small team. What We’re Looking For · Previous experience as a chef, ideally in a brunch or breakfast setting. · Proficiency in various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes · Good insight into the world of hospitality · Strong passion for flavour, presentation, and quality ingredients · Commercial awareness with an understanding of GP, stock, and wastage · Organised, reliable, and a good communicator. · A genuine team player who thrives in a small, close-knit environment · Confident in running a small kitchen independently Why work with us · Competitive salary · Freedom to share ideas, taking ownership, and grow with the business · Opportunity to be creative and express yourself through food. · Evenings off and strong work/life balance (Guaranteed Mondays and Tuesdays off) · Unlimited coffee on shift & lunch on us · Generous staff discounts on retail products (Coffee beans, Olive oils, Pasta, Wine & more) · Be part of a small, friendly & supportive team. · A workplace where effort, attitude, and initiative are noticed and rewarded · Friendly, collaborative team (no egos, no shouting)