Who We Are
We are Deadwood Smokehouse, where low-and-slow isn’t just a cooking method—it’s a lifestyle. We treat brisket with respect, build burgers that defy gravity, and skip the corporate faff entirely.
Our Nantwich pit is a fast, high-volume beast. We are looking for a reliable, passionate Chef to join our tight-knit kitchen crew, command the line, and help us keep the smokehouse standard flying high.
The Role
This isn't your standard, boring line cook gig. You will be a vital gear in our smokehouse engine, ensuring every tray and plate that hits the pass is an absolute masterpiece. With a guaranteed 25–30 hours per week, you’ll be right in the thick of the action during our legendary weekend rushes.
Your daily grind will include:
- Ruling Your Section: Bringing speed, precision, and a bit of flair to the line when the kitchen gets busy.
- Following the Blueprint: Preparing and cooking our menu to exact specs—because consistency is the secret sauce to our success.
- Beating the Screens: Working seamlessly with our Kitchen Display System (KDS) to smash ticket times and keep the order flow flawless.
- The Clean Down: Keeping your station immaculately clean, respecting the food safety logs, and nailing the opening/closing checklists.
- Prepping for Battle: Managing prep levels so we never run out of the good stuff right when a heavy shift kicks off.
What We’re Looking For
- The Experience: Proven time served in a fast-paced commercial kitchen (if you've got smokehouse, high-volume casual dining, or branded restaurant experience, you're already speaking our language).
- The Attitude: Someone who thrives under pressure, takes genuine pride in their craft, and doesn't blink when the KDS screens fill up with orders.
- Tech-Savvy: You know your way around a kitchen screen and use the KDS to work smarter, not harder.
- Reliability: You show up on time, ready to dominate the shift, and bring good energy to the line.
- Flexibility: Available for evenings and weekends—the prime slots when our hungry regulars flock to the pit.
Why Join the Crew?
- Work-Life Balance: A guaranteed 25–30 hour contract means steady income without burning yourself out.
- Independent Vibe: Work with a passionate, independent business where your hard work is actually noticed, valued, and rewarded by the people who own and run it.
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nantwich CW5 5LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Nantwich CW5 5LL (preferred)
Work Location: In person
