Southampton
Second Chef – Lead Breakfast Brilliance at Derbyshire's No.1 Village Brunch Spot! Location: Ockbrook, Derby Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Days: Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays) Type: Full-Time The Role: We’re looking for a talented, passionate Second Chef to help lead the charge in one of Derbyshire’s most loved kitchens. If you live for breakfast and brunch, love working in a dynamic team, and want to make your mark on a creative, seasonal menu, this could be your dream role. You’ll be a key player in our kitchen operations, working side-by-side with our Head Chef to deliver consistently delicious dishes, shape menu development, and keep service running smoothly. With a loyal customer base and fast-paced mornings, this role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure and wants to help steer the future of a thriving independent restaurant. What You’ll Be Doing: • Cooking and presenting breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard, • Playing a vital role in menu development and daily kitchen operations, • Leading the kitchen when the Head Chef is away, • Managing stock rotation, ordering, and inventory, • Upholding top tier food hygiene and health & safety standards, • Assisting with prep for occasional evening bistro events, • 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience, including time in a leadership or supervisory role, • A genuine love of breakfast food and morning culture, • Cool, confident, and focused under pressure, • Organised, reliable, and able to lead a team when needed, • High attention to detail and a strong work ethic Be part of a well-established, independent business with 13+ years of success Join a kitchen named Derby’s No.1 brunch spot and featured on national TV Have a real voice in menu creativity and kitchen direction Enjoy daytime-only hours and a great work-life balance Receive bonus pay based on performance Enjoy fabulous drinks, team perks, and full holiday entitlement Work with a friendly, ambitious team that’s serious about great food If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused setting and love creating unforgettable breakfasts and brunches, we’d love to hear from you. To Apply: Send your CV and a covering letter. Let me know if you'd like a version adapted for Indeed, Instagram, or a short-form version for a poster. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Company pension