Chef

Chef – Bread & Bitter

Approx. 30 hours per week

We’re looking for a confident, enthusiastic Chef to join the kitchen team at the Bread & Bitter in Mapperley. Housed in a former bakery and known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality pub food and popular Sunday roasts, the Bread & Bitter is a busy community pub with a food offer we’re proud of.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a friendly, hardworking team and takes pride in serving fresh, well-prepared food to a consistently high standard. You’ll be involved in day-to-day food preparation and service, helping to keep the kitchen organised, efficient and ready for busy trading periods.

What you’ll be doing

· Preparing and cooking dishes to the required standard during service.

· Supporting the Head Chef and kitchen team with daily prep, stock rotation and kitchen organisation.

· Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.

· Working efficiently during busy services, including evenings, weekends and peak trading periods.

· Helping to deliver consistent quality, presentation and portion control.

· Contributing to a positive, supportive working environment across the kitchen and front-of-house teams.

What we’re looking for

· At least 3 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen.

· A genuine passion for good food and high standards.

· A calm, organised approach and the ability to work well under pressure.

· Strong teamwork and communication skills.

· A positive attitude, reliability and willingness to get stuck in.

· Flexibility to work a rota that includes evenings and weekends.

Why join us?

· Approx. 30 hours per week.

· Competitive rate of pay, dependent on experience.

· Staff discount across Castle Rock pubs.

· Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills.

· The chance to work in a well-loved local pub with a strong food reputation.

To apply

If you’re an experienced Chef looking for your next role and would like to be part of the team at the Bread & Bitter, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering note to Lee Pouncey at [email protected].

Pay: £13.50-£14.25 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Work Location: In person