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Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Chef - Portsmouth Café Role (Waterlooville) with No Evenings, Sundays or Bank Holidays
Looking for a Chef job in Portsmouth that offers great work-life balance and real creative ownership? Based in Waterlooville, this café-led kitchen offers no evening work, Sundays off, and full closure over the Christmas period - all while giving you the chance to grow with an ambitious, forward-thinking business.
Why apply for this Chef job in Portsmouth?
£30,000 to £32,000 salary
No evenings, Sundays or Bank Holidays
Christmas period off
Opportunity to lead and shape a small kitchen team
Be part of a café focused on creativity, community, and quality
Exciting growth plans including a brand-new events space
What you'll be doing:
As Head Chef, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen with a strong emphasis on baking - 90% of your role will be focused on producing cakes and bakes that keep customers coming back.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and refining café menus that showcase creativity and consistency
Managing kitchen operations, inventory, and supplier relationships
Training and leading a small, dedicated kitchen team
Overseeing food safety, cleanliness, and cost control
Collaborating with management to deliver a memorable food experience
The business is currently building a purpose-designed events space, with the goal of increasing private bookings and boosting spend per head. This is a fantastic time to join a growing, modernising company that's committed to pushing forward and evolving - and you'll be central to that journey.
What we're looking for:
We're after a Chef with genuine passion, creativity, and drive - someone who thrives in a hands-on kitchen and sees the potential in growing a business through quality food and smart service. If you're looking for a role where your ideas and energy will make a real difference, this could be the perfect fit.
Apply now to take your next step as a Chef in Portsmouth and help shape the future of this exciting café and events venue.
Job Number: OM(phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF
Consultant: Ollie Moore
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