27 Best independent cafe Jobs in Belfast (October 2026)

Be you. At work. We're looking for a Chef to join our team in Eden Locke in Edinburgh. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week across 5 days. Here at Locke, we create spaces where you can be you – and we don’t just mean our design-led aparthotels. From front desk to back office, on-the-ground to behind-the-scenes, our team makes Locke what it is. Forget demographics: we’re building a community of the culturally curious. The forward-thinking. The ever-questioning. Locke is growing. With new openings across the UK and Europe coming up, we’re at an exciting time in our young life. Want to get stuck in? Roll up your sleeves and let’s go. Responsibilities: Cover all kitchen and back of house duties including cafe menu, brunch menu and prep for daily sales. Cleanliness and hygiene to be of the highest degree Endlessly curious and always trying to impress and improve the products and customer expectations Adhere to health and safety regulations Requirements: At least one year’s experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry Confident to work independently or with others Ability to work well under pressure Benefits: Free nights at your choice of our hotels Opportunities for career advancement Training and development programs Staff discounts on dining and accommodation Pension scheme If you are a dynamic and experienced Chef looking to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be a part of delivering exceptional hospitality experiences in Edinburgh! In return we offer you wellbeing benefits (Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme), free nights in our properties, awesome recognition schemes, pension (the tax efficient way) and further benefits. When and Where? We believe in working flexibly, including flexibility around working days, weekends, bank holidays and working hours. Eden Locke is a peaceful haven for sleeping, working and living, just minutes from Edinburgh’s main sights. Set behind a beautiful Georgian façade, our 72 apartments combine the comfort of home with thoughtful design and warm hospitality. About edyn Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, which provide a sense of belonging to the free-thinking urbanite in all of us. Each of our brands – Locke, SACO and Cove – is firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood, offering vibrant experiences and connections which nourish and enliven the soul. To find out more about what it’s like to work at edyn, visit About Locke Beautifully designed, one-of-a-kind, locally inspired aparthotels. Made to be lived in, not just slept in. Where home meets lifestyle hotel. Work meets life. People connect with themselves, and the community. Another way to stay. To find out more about Locke, visit .

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Hosco

Chef de Partie

4 days ago

Full-time

Belfast

Chef – Luqa Be you. At work. We’re opening Luqa , a new restaurant at Eden Locke on George Street, Edinburgh, and we’re looking for a Sous Chef to join us at the beginning of our journey. Luqa is a new concept opening this autumn, with a simple approach to food: good, unfussy dishes with an Italian twist, served in a relaxed and welcoming space. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of building something new. This is an opportunity to join early and have an influence on how Luqa develops. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week across 5 days . What you'll be doing Preparing and cooking food across our café, brunch and restaurant menus Supporting daily kitchen preparation and service Helping us maintain consistency and quality as the menu and concept develop Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food hygiene and health & safety standards Working closely with the wider Luqa and Eden Locke team to deliver a great guest experience Bringing ideas, curiosity and a willingness to help shape and improve what we do What we're looking for At least 1 year’s experience in a professional kitchen or similar hospitality role Someone who is confident working independently but also enjoys being part of a team A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen standards Someone organised, reliable and comfortable working in a busy environment Experience with pizza is desirable, but not essential Most importantly, someone who is enthusiastic about food and wants to be part of something new Why join Luqa? Luqa is a brand-new concept, giving you the opportunity to join from the early stages and help shape the kitchen as we grow. We’re looking for someone who wants to contribute ideas, develop their skills and be part of creating something from the ground up. Luqa will be part of Eden Locke, a 72-apartment aparthotel on Edinburgh's George Street. You'll be part of a small, collaborative team where the restaurant works closely with the hotel and where there is plenty of opportunity to learn and grow. What we offer 40 hours per week across 5 days Free nights at your choice of our hotels Wellbeing benefits, including a Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme When and where? Luqa at Eden Locke 127 George Street, Edinburgh Luqa is opening in October, and we’re looking for someone to join us around the opening of the new concept. Start date will be agreed depending on availability and notice period. We believe in working flexibly, including flexibility around working days, weekends, bank holidays and working hours. About Locke At Locke, we create spaces where you can be you. From front desk to back office, on-the-ground to behind-the-scenes, our people make Locke what it is. We’re building a community of the culturally curious, the forward-thinking and the ever-questioning. Luqa is our latest opportunity to bring that philosophy to life through food and drink. About edyn Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, providing a sense of belonging for the free-thinking urbanite in all of us. Our brands – Locke, SACO and Cove – are rooted in their local neighbourhoods, offering vibrant experiences and connections.

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