Lead Chef – Café and Catering
Location
Annfield Plain, County Durham
Job Type
Full-time
Category
management
Posted
July 26, 2026
Location: Annfield Plain
Working pattern: 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours as required
Salary: £25,480 per annum
About the role
We're looking for an experienced Lead Chef to oversee all aspects of our café kitchen and catering operations at Greenhouse Business Centre. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example, preparing fresh, high-quality food for daily café trade and conference or meeting catering. You'll manage kitchen operations, ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, and lead a small team to deliver excellent food and service standards.
What you'll be doing
Lead all kitchen operations for the café and catering services
Prepare and cook a variety of dishes including sandwiches, soups, bakes, and hot lunches
Design, plan, and cost seasonal menus for the café and catering events
Ensure all food is prepared to high quality, taste, and presentation standards
Maintain consistency, efficien...
Working pattern: 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours as required
Salary: £25,480 per annum
About the role
We're looking for an experienced Lead Chef to oversee all aspects of our café kitchen and catering operations at Greenhouse Business Centre. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example, preparing fresh, high-quality food for daily café trade and conference or meeting catering. You'll manage kitchen operations, ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, and lead a small team to deliver excellent food and service standards.
What you'll be doing
Lead all kitchen operations for the café and catering services
Prepare and cook a variety of dishes including sandwiches, soups, bakes, and hot lunches
Design, plan, and cost seasonal menus for the café and catering events
Ensure all food is prepared to high quality, taste, and presentation standards
Maintain consistency, efficien...