Head Chef - Evenings off

We re recruiting for a Head Chef to take ownership of a well-loved, growing café operation in Gloucester. This is a visible, open-kitchen role with real influence over food, systems, and how the business evolves.

No evenings. No late nights. Just great food, strong leadership, and a balanced working week.

• £32,000 £34,000 per year (depending on experience)
• 40 hours per week, 5 days
• Daytime-only operation no evenings
• Open, customer-facing kitchen
• Real input into menu development and business decisions
• Supportive owner-led business
• Opportunity to grow with the café as it develops

• Lead the kitchen day-to-day with consistency and high standards
• Develop and refine a seasonal, creative, and commercially sound brunch menu
• Source quality ingredients and manage supplier relationships
• Control food costings, GP, stock, and waste
• Put clear, practical systems in place to support smooth service
• Train, support, and develop the kitchen team
• Work closely with FOH to improve communication and service flow
• Take ownership of food safety, EHO compliance, and kitchen records
• Play an active role in wider business decisions alongside management

• An experienced chef confident in from-scratch cooking
• Proven leadership experience in a kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of food costs, consistency, and quality control
• Comfortable working in an open kitchen and engaging with FOH
• Experience in independent or owner-led businesses preferred
• Confident working independently, including lone working for part of the week
• A team player who s happy to muck in during busy services

The kitchen team includes the Head Chef, one full-time chef, and one part-time chef, supported by a cross-trained FOH team. The role includes some lone working, making it ideal for a confident, organised chef who enjoys autonomy and ownership.

If you re looking for a Head Chef role with sociable hours, real influence, and the chance to shape a growing business, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Apply now with your CV, or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail