A kitchen worth working in
Archerfield Walled Garden is one of East Lothian's most distinctive destinations, a beautiful, working walled garden with a café at its heart. We're not a high street coffee shop and we're not a hotel kitchen. We're something a bit different, and the team we're building reflects that.
Our café gets busy, particularly on weekends and through the school holidays. But unlike most hospitality roles, we operate during the day. Most shifts are daytime only, with no split shifts and no late nights. For a chef who wants to do great work without the antisocial hours that usually come with it, this is a genuinely rare opportunity.
What this role is
We're looking for a full time Chef to join the kitchen team, working primarily on weekends. You'll be a key part of the kitchen during service — supporting the head chef, contributing to both sections, and being someone the team can rely on.
We're in the process of developing a new menu and kitchen structure, and the person we hire will be part of making that work. Whether you're looking to step up or consolidate your experience, there's real scope to grow with the kitchen.
We use quality ingredients, we care about presentation, and we take the food seriously. If you do too, you'll fit right in.
Day to day
- Working confidently across both hot and cold sections during service
- Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef throughout service
- Plating and finishing dishes to a high standard
- Keeping your section clean, organised and ready to go
- Supporting junior team members and helping to develop those around you
- Always following food safety and hygiene standards
What we're looking for
- Kitchen experience at any level — we're open to the right person and will pay accordingly
- The ability to work at pace and contribute meaningfully during service
- A strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Reliability — weekends are our busiest days, and we need people we can count on
- Someone who communicates well and supports those around them
- A genuine passion for food and a desire to be part of a kitchen that's going somewhere
What we offer
- Up to £15 per hour depending on experience
- Daytime shifts only including no split shifts, no late nights
- A genuine walled garden setting — one of the most distinctive places to work in East Lothian
- Guaranteed weekends off. Our rota gives every chef a minimum of 1 full weekend off per month
- A kitchen with real ambition.
- A supportive Head Chef and a close-knit team
- Free or discounted food on shift, with Employee discount & free on-site parking
Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
