WHO WE ARE: Woodfire Camping has invented gastro-camping cooking outdoors over fire for our guests. One of Time Outs best ten campsites in England, we have also featured in The Telegraph, BBC Good Food, The Times and The Guardian.
Role Purpose
To lead the Woodfire kitchen and deliver consistent, high-quality fire-cooked meals while maintaining kitchen organisation, stock and GP management, food safety and team morale.
THE ROLE: As the WoodFire Chef, you'll cook the menu under guidance and training, using local and seasonal ingredients. You'll ensure you uphold our sustainable practices and contribute to the relaxed vibe of the team in our open kitchen .
Daily Responsibilities
Kitchen Preparation
Prepare ingredients for evening meal service.
Ensure all equipment and cooking stations are ready.
Lead and maintain food hygiene and safety
Check food deliveries and maintain stock organisation.
Kitchen Management
Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
Manage prep timings to ensure smooth service.
Monitor food quality throughout the day.
Team Coordination
Brief Assistant Chefs on prep tasks and service plan.
Ensure everyone understands the menu and cooking process.
Service Responsibilities
During meal service the Fire Chef will:
Lead the cooking of all dishes.
Manage the pace of service.
Ensure food leaves the kitchen at the correct quality and timing.
Communicate clearly with Front of House staff.
Stock & Cost Management
Order food and ingredients according to forecast guest numbers and within GP margins.
Monitor food costs, minimise waste.
Maintain clear stock organisation and rotation.
What Success Looks Like
After 4-6 weeks the Head Chef will:
Run kitchen service confidently.
Maintain consistent food quality.
Keep food costs within targets.
Lead a calm, safe and well-organised kitchen team.
We're looking for someone who
is currently CDP level or equivalent, ready to step up and prepared to learn. We dont operate a traditional hierarchical kitchen. Our cooking is niche and while we want someone who has a good understanding of techniques, we have honed what we do and want someone open to replicating that.
is prepared to teach, mentor and work collaboratively, sharing
has knowledge and skills to support a strong, dynamic team. Over time, we are looking to build a team of enthusiastic fire-cooks and chefs straight from catering college and you will be working alongside them.
is presentable, collaborative and has great communication skills for our open kitchen.
takes ownership of their role, is hard-working and takes a pride in maintaining the highest standards and an understanding that every guests experience matters.
has a can-do attitude. We are a small, family-run business operating in the outdoors and sometimes its all hands on deck!
This role is a fantastic opportunity to:
step up and lead your own small kitchen
hone your fire-cooking
follow sustainable tourism practices in a truly unique setting.
Work on events if appropriate: Woodfire Camping runs the fire-cooking school at Taste of London in Regent's Park and Big Feastival. We also run corporate events and ticketed Feasts with big-name chefs and restaurants including Ottolenghis ROVI; Temper; Embers Brighton; Black Rock Restaurants (The Salt Room, Burnt Orange; The Coal Shed) and more.
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