Head Chef
Location: Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (rota basis, including weekdays, evenings and weekends)
Pay: £13.50–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience
Lead our kitchen from day one.
We're looking for an exceptional Head Chef to join our brand-new independent coffee and wine bar in the heart of Sprotbrough.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a new kitchen from the very beginning. You'll play a key role in developing our food offering, setting the highest standards and creating a dining experience that keeps customers coming back.
Our vision is to create a destination where outstanding food, speciality coffee, carefully selected wines and handcrafted cocktails come together in a relaxed yet refined setting. As Head Chef, you'll be instrumental in bringing that vision to life.
The Role
As Head Chef, you'll take responsibility for the overall running of the kitchen, leading by example and ensuring every dish reflects our commitment to quality, consistency and creativity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
- Developing and evolving seasonal menus alongside the business owners
- Preparing and presenting fresh, high-quality dishes to an exceptional standard.
- Maintaining consistency, presentation and attention to detail across every service.
- Managing stock, ordering, supplier relationships and food cost control.
- Recruiting, training and developing the kitchen team.
- Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, HACCP and health & safety legislation.
- Maintaining an organised, efficient and professional kitchen environment.
- Working collaboratively with the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
- Driving high standards while continually looking for opportunities to improve and innovate.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or an experienced senior chef ready to take the next step.
- Has a genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food and excellent presentation.
- Enjoys developing menus and creating seasonal specials.
- Is a confident and inspiring leader who brings out the best in their team.
- Has strong organisational skills and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Understands food cost management, stock control and kitchen efficiency.
- Has excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Takes pride in delivering consistently outstanding food and service.
- Wants to be part of building an exciting independent hospitality business from the ground up.
We're looking for someone who sees this as more than just another kitchen role. Someone who wants to leave their mark, contribute ideas, and build a reputation for exceptional food from the very beginning.
What We Offer
- £13.50–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Permanent 30-hour contract.
- The opportunity to lead a brand-new kitchen from launch.
- Creative input into menu development and seasonal specials.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where your ideas are valued.
- Opportunities for progression as the business grows.
- Staff discounts and additional team benefits.
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to help shape one of Sprotbrough's hospitality destinations.
You'll have the freedom to influence the menu, establish kitchen standards, build your own team and create a food offering that customers will return for time and time again.
If you're passionate about exceptional food, take pride in your craft and are excited by the opportunity to build something special from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the journey from day one.
Pay: £13.50-£16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
