Daytime Breakfast / Brunch Chef – No Nights – Whitley Bay
Rustic Cup is looking for an experienced breakfast/brunch chef or strong cafe chef to join our kitchen team in Whitley Bay.
This is a daytime kitchen role with no evening service and no late nights. The latest finish is 5pm.
We are a busy brunch cafe, so we need someone who can work at pace, stay organised, and run a section confidently during service.
Pay: £13.50–£14/hour depending on experience
Hours: usually 35–42 hours per week
Shifts: daytime only, early starts from 6am
Weekend availability: required
Trial: trial shift required
Start: quick start available for the right person
The role includes:
Running a section during busy brunch service
Preparing and organising kitchen before service
Cooking breakfast and brunch dishes consistently
Keeping your area clean, stocked and ready
Working calmly with the rest of the kitchen team
This role would suit someone who:
Has experience as a chef, breakfast chef, brunch chef, cafe chef, CDP, line chef or strong cook
Can handle a busy service
Is reliable with early starts
Can work weekends as part of the rota
Takes pride in clean, consistent food
Wants stable daytime work without night shifts
What we offer:
No nights
Latest finish 5pm
Stable hours
Clear systems
Supportive team
Busy, established cafe
Holiday pay and pension
Staff drink on shift
Attractive tips
Bonus £200 after 12 weeks
To apply, please send your CV or message us with:
- Your kitchen experience
- Whether you can reliably start at 6am
- Whether you can work weekends
- Your earliest trial date
- Your phone number
We are looking to meet suitable candidates quickly and can make a decision shortly after trial.
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
