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HEAD CHEF £17p/hr- 45hr contract (£1.50p/hr additional - gratuities) HOOK DAYTIME HOURS The Role Our client a Busy Cafe Style Kitchen in Hook is lokoing currently for a Head Chef The café is the tasting plate for the adjacent farm shop, showcasing the best of what they sell — and what's in season. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced chef who enjoys working at pace, leading by example, and cooking with high‑quality ingredients sourced directly from the farm shop and trusted suppliers. Responsibilities As Head Chef, you'll: Lead in running a busy café kitchen Lead service in a high‑volume, daytime environment Use farm shop ingredients to create fresh, seasonal dishes Be Instrunemental in menu planning, specials, and development Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene Help train and motivate the kitchen team Reuirements As Head Chef You Will have: Experience working as a Head Chef or senior chef in a busy kitchen Strong organisational skills and calmness under pressure A genuine passion for food and ingredients Someone who enjoys teamwork and takes pride in delivering great service The Benefits Closed at Christmas (minimum 3 days) and Easter (2 days) Staff discount in the farm shop. Work for a family‑run business, not a chain Daytime‑focused café hours (no late nights) Real involvement in menus and food direction A supportive team and food‑led working environment On Site Parking Hours & Location Full‑time role Weekend work required Please note that by applying for this position, you are giving your consent for Nourish Recruitment to process your personal data in line with our GDPR policy and consent declaration, which can be viewed on our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by informing the Company that you wish to do so. Please note that if you have not heard back within 7 working days, your application for this role has not been successful, but we may still contact you in relation to alternative positions