Chef – Cartwheel, Beeston
Cartwheel is a specialty coffee roastery, café and bakery based in Nottingham. We roast our own coffee, bake our own bread, and run a quality-focused brunch kitchen in Beeston built around consistency, speed and fresh food done properly.
We’re looking for an experienced chef to join the kitchen team approximately 4 days per week.
This is not an entry-level role. We need someone reliable, organised and capable of independently running service during weekday shifts, whilst also working as part of a larger team at weekends.
The role involves:
- Running brunch service
- Food prep and service setup
- Keeping standards high during busy periods
- Ordering and stock awareness where required
- Temperature checks and cleaning records
- Maintaining kitchen organisation and cleanliness
- Working independently during quieter weekday services
- Working collaboratively within a 2–3 chef team at weekends
The kitchen is open:
- Mon–Fri: 9am–2:30pm
- Saturday: 9am–4pm
- Sunday: 9:30am–3pm
Shifts include prep and close-down time either side of service.
The role will always involve weekends, currently:
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
(weekday flexibility possible for the right person)
Additional holiday cover shifts will also be available throughout the year.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous chef experience in a fast-paced kitchen
- Someone dependable and consistent
- Ability to manage their section independently
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Pride in cleanliness and standards
- Someone who genuinely cares about doing the job properly
This role would suit someone who enjoys hospitality but wants a more sustainable daytime structure than traditional restaurant hours.
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
