The Vibe
Right in the heart of York, we're building something that's never existed here before — a food experience so fresh, so alive, so unapologetically good for you that it's going to change what people expect from eating out. This isn't another café ticking the "healthy" box. This is the first of its kind in the city, and we're looking for the person who gets to put their name on it.
Imagine walking into a kitchen every day knowing you're not just cooking food — you're setting the standard everyone else in York will be chasing. If that excites you, keep reading.
We're after a chef with fire in their belly and flavour in their fingertips — someone young at heart (age is just a number, energy is everything), endlessly curious, and allergic to mediocrity.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing a menu built around natural, whole, nutrient-dense ingredients — nothing processed, nothing boring
- Constantly experimenting new techniques, new combinations, new ways to make "healthy" feel indulgent
- Leading a kitchen with energy and positivity, not ego
- Sourcing seasonal, local, and sustainable produce like it's a personal mission
- Creating dishes that make people put their phone down mid-scroll and actually photograph the food
- Keeping standards sky-high on hygiene, consistency, and presentation — creativity without discipline is just chaos
- Who You Are
- A genuine passion for health-conscious, natural cooking — this isn't a fad diet, it's a philosophy
- Bags of imagination — you see a beetroot and think "dessert," not just "salad"
- Experience running or co-running a kitchen (formal chef training is a bonus, not a must)
- Positive, driven, and hungry (pun intended) to build something special from the ground up
- Comfortable with pace and pressure but never loses the joy of cooking
- A natural leader who brings the whole team's energy up, not down
Why Join Us
- The chance to genuinely shape a menu and a brand from an early stage — this isn't "follow the recipe book"
- A team that backs bold ideas
- Room to grow as we grow
- Work that actually means something — you'll be changing how people think about eating well
- To Apply
- Send us your CV, a bit about your food philosophy, and (if you've got one) a signature dish that sums up who you are as a chef. Bonus points for creativity in how you apply — we notice effort.
- We want someone who doesn't just cook food — who reimagines it.
About Us
Nestled in the heart of York, Flourish is a wellbeing and fitness club — a sanctuary for those seeking to move, breathe, and thrive. At the centre of our community is Nourish, our cafe — a nourishing space where members refuel with wholesome, delicious drinks after a class, a workout, or simply a moment of calm. We're looking for a warm, nurturing Cafe & Nourishment Host who shares our passion for nutrition and healthy living to join our team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- A beautiful, purpose-built Flourish club in York city centre
- Staff discounts on food, drink, and club membership
- Training and development opportunities
- A supportive, friendly team culture centred around health and wellbeing
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Work Location: In person
