One for the Table is a small, independent cafe that opened in Spring 2026. We service high-quality coffee & brunch just moments away from Walthamstow Central in East London.
Now we’ve found our feet we’re looking for a passionate, talented chef who genuinely cares about food, quality ingredients, and great hospitality to help lead our kitchen. As we’re still a young business, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on the foundations we've created, improve kitchen systems, and grow alongside the café.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, close-knit team where your ideas and input will genuinely shape the business. We're building a workplace that's supportive, collaborative, and enjoyable—one that feels just as good to work in as it does to visit.
Key responsibilities/What you’ll be doing
· Preparing and cooking high-quality brunch dishes with a focus on flavour, presentation and attention to detail.
· Ensuring quality & consistency is maintained throughout our busy periods.
· Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards.
· Managing stock effectively and helping minimise wastage.
· Developing seasonal dishes and continually improving our menu.
· Working closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless customer experience.
· Liaising with suppliers and placing orders.
· Helping create efficient kitchen systems as the business continues to grow.
What We’re Looking For
· Previous experience as a chef, ideally in a brunch or breakfast setting.
· Proficiency in various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes
· Good insight into the world of hospitality
· Strong passion for flavour, presentation, and quality ingredients
· Commercial awareness with an understanding of GP, stock, and wastage
· Organised, reliable, and a good communicator.
· A genuine team player who thrives in a small, close-knit environment
· Confident in running a small kitchen independently
Why work with us
· Competitive salary
· Freedom to share ideas, taking ownership, and grow with the business
· Opportunity to be creative and express yourself through food.
· Evenings off and strong work/life balance (Guaranteed Mondays and Tuesdays off)
· Unlimited coffee on shift & lunch on us
· Generous staff discounts on retail products (Coffee beans, Olive oils, Pasta, Wine & more)
· Be part of a small, friendly & supportive team.
· A workplace where effort, attitude, and initiative are noticed and rewarded
· Friendly, collaborative team (no egos, no shouting)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £16.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
