Head chef – Cafe and Events – East London – Mainly daytimes

Company: Mise en Place London
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Location: London
Job Description:

Head Chef – Cafe and Events – East London

An amazing opportunity for a highly motivated head chef to join an expanding company offering fantastic prospects with its latest launch.

This established coffee store, brunch brand concept with multiple sites offers a premium coffee and all-day dining experience (also has an alcohol license). The site also caters for multiple on-site functions and events for an average of 200 pax once or twice per week.

Events are generally Monday to Friday.

The food offering for events will mainly consist of bowl food, canapes and buffets.

The outlet offers both eat-in and take-away with a focus on healthy and nutritious eating.

Role

The position involves customer-facing responsibilities; a personable communicator with a positive attitude is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Natural leadership and ability to inspire staff.
  • Menu development for brunch and events.
  • Create a healthy, fun and productive working environment with high staff morale.
  • Act as a natural-born trainer.
  • Complete all necessary administrative duties.
  • Ensure up-to-date knowledge of current health, safety and hygiene legislation.
  • Maintain commercial and financial soundness with excellent business acumen.

Candidate Profile

  • Experience in a fast-paced premium brunch-led offering.
  • Maintain professionalism under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Strong personality with a passion for delivering great food.

Salary & Benefits

  • Mainly Monday to Friday schedule.
  • Stable working history with excellent checkable reference required.
  • Excellent career growth and equity opportunities.

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK – verification of documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026