Weekend Chef

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Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef

Location: Mill Race Moto, Colchester, Essex (CO6)

Salary: Between £10.85 - £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience) + Tronc

Hours: 8.00 - 17.00 Saturday and Sunday

The Opportunity

We’re building something special at Mill Race Moto and are looking for an experienced Chef to join us for weekends.

The Role

Working alongside Head Chef Dan, you will be a vital pillar of our kitchen operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Service Leadership: Running a sharp, fast-paced service across our high-quality brunch, lunch, sub, and open-toast menus.
• Food Preparation & Quality: Cooking and plating dishes to consistently high standards while taking pride in presentation and attention to detail.
• Kitchen Operations: Managing daily prep lists, kitchen hygiene, and HACCP standards in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Team & Culture: Supporting, mentoring, and guiding junior chefs and kitchen porters to create a positive, professional, and enjoyable working environment.
• Stock & Standards: Assisting with receiving deliveries, managing stock levels, minimizing waste, and helping maintain kitchen GP targets.

About You

You’ll be an experienced chef looking to make a genuine impact in an independent business. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Proven Experience: Solid background as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy, quality-focused kitchen, cafe, pub, or brasserie.
• Service Drive: Calm and efficient under pressure, with the ability to lead the pass during busy brunch and lunch rushes.
• High Standards: A passion for great ingredients, consistency, and clean, organized kitchen practices.
• Strong Work Ethic & Reliability: Pride in doing things properly, even when nobody is watching.
• Team Mentality: Most importantly, we’re looking for good people—someone who cares about quality, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to help build something from the ground up.

How to Apply

Send your CV along with a short note introducing yourself to [email protected] We’d love to hear from you!

Pay: £10.85-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person