About Us
At Xcel Bowl, we are more than just a premier bowling and leisure destination—we are a vibrant community hub. Our bustling café is the heart of the action, serving up high-quality, comforting, and delicious food to families, leagues, and parties. We pride ourselves on a welcoming atmosphere, excellent service, and being a place where people love to gather.
We are looking for a passionate, organised, and energetic Café Chef to take ownership of our kitchen, elevate our food offering, and lead a friendly team in a fast-paced, fun environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A Fun, Positive Vibe: You’ll be working in an energetic, buzzing environment where people come to celebrate and have fun.
Creative Freedom: You’ll have the opportunity to shape our menu, introduce exciting specials, and put your stamp on our food offering.
Community Impact: We are a local favourite, meaning you’ll be cooking for a loyal, friendly community of regulars.
The Role: What You’ll Do
As our Café Chef, you will run the show in the kitchen. This is a hands-on role combining culinary skills with day-to-day kitchen management.
Cook & Create: Prepare and deliver high-quality café classics, burgers, party food, and daily specials with pride and consistency.
Kitchen Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a small, enthusiastic kitchen team, ensuring high standards during peak rushes.
Menu Development: Work alongside management to refresh the café menu, manage food costs, and introduce seasonal favourites.
Stock & Safety: Manage ordering, stock rotation, and wastage control while maintaining impeccable Food Safety and HSE standards.
Who You Are
Experienced: You have a solid background working in a fast-paced kitchen (Café, Pub, or Casual Dining) and feel confident managing a busy service.
Organised & Clean: You take pride in a spotless kitchen and understand the paperwork that goes with it.
A Team Player: You have a positive, can-do attitude, good communication skills, and a sense of humour under pressure.
Passionate About Food: You care about presentation and flavour, ensuring every plate that leaves the pass looks fantastic.
Perks & Benefits
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
Staff discounts across food and bowling.
Free parking on site.
Permanent, secure contract with consistent hours.
The chance to work with a supportive management team that truly values its staff.
Ready to roll?
If you’re a chef who loves great food but wants a fun, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief note about why you’d be a great fit for Xcel Bowl.
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
