Chef – Roots + Seeds Café | Cirencester
Full-time | Competitive salary | Immediate start available
Are you a talented, passionate Chef looking for your next challenge in a vibrant, independent café at the heart of the Cotswolds?
Roots + Seeds has been proudly rooted in Cirencester for over two years, serving seasonal, sustainable, and locally-sourced food from our flagship café on the Bathurst Estate. With a focus on scratch cooking, creativity, and community, we're now looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and help us continue raising the bar.
The Role
You'll work alongside our Head Chef and kitchen brigade to:
* Deliver consistently high standards of food, flavour, and presentation
* Cook with seasonality and sustainability at the core
* Contribute ideas for menu development and specials
* Support smooth service through excellent organisation and teamwork
* Uphold high levels of kitchen hygiene, safety, and efficiency
* Play a key role in mentoring and supporting junior team members
This is a hands-on role in a busy, creative kitchen – perfect for a Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and wants to make a real impact.
You'll Need To Be:
* An experienced Chef with a proven track record in quality kitchens
* Passionate about fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced food
* Calm under pressure, well organised, and a team player
* Skilled in prep, service, and stock management
* Flexible, reliable, and eager to grow with the business
* Someone who values balance – we don't believe in burning out our team
Work-Life Balance Matters
We know that a happy chef is a better chef. That's why we design our rotas to protect work-life balance – you won't be working every evening, and you'll have the time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of the kitchen.
Who We Are
Roots + Seeds is about more than just food – we're about community, creativity, and connection. Our café celebrates local growers and producers, and our menus change with the seasons. Whether it's a wholesome breakfast, relaxed lunch, or family gathering, we aim to make every dish memorable.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of an ambitious, supportive, and growing team
* Opportunity to shape menus and contribute ideas
* A values-led, community-focused company
* Staff meals, discounts, training, and more
* Work in a beautiful, inspiring setting on the Bathurst Estate
Ready to grow with us?
Apply now and help us write the next chapter of the Roots + Seeds story.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Staff meals & discounts
* On-site parking
* Training & development opportunities
Schedule:
* 8–10 hour shifts
* Weekday & weekend availability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
Work Location: In person