About Us
The Dawn Seal is a warm, welcoming day café in London where quality coffee meets thoughtfully prepared food. Having built a strong reputation in our first year, we're now entering an exciting phase of growth, and we're looking for an ambitious chef to lead our kitchen. Our spacious downstairs kitchen provides the perfect canvas for someone ready to make their mark on London's day dining scene.
We believe in seasonality, creativity, and continuous evolution – both in our menu and in our team. This is a rare opportunity to lead, develop, and grow with us as we expand. We are Irish owned so any experience with Irish cooking is a big plus :)
What We Offer
* Civilised hours: Day shifts only, 7am-4pm – enjoy your evenings
* Consistent schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, every week – plan your life with confidence
* Quality-driven kitchen: Work with excellent, consistent ingredients
* Nourishment: Free unlimited coffee on and off shift, plus complimentary staff lunch daily
* Room to lead: Input into menu development, creative freedom, and genuine progression
* Growth opportunities: Optional evening shifts available as we expand our evening service
What You'll Do
* Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, setting the standard for food quality and presentation
* Work closely with our two Assistant Chefs and Head Baker, supporting their development and fostering a collaborative kitchen culture
* Develop and evolve our seasonal menu in collaboration with the Senior Team/Owners
* Maintain rigorous kitchen standards, including health & safety protocols, audits, and temperature checks
* Take ownership of stocktaking, ordering, and inventory management
* Build strong partnerships with the Front of House team – we thrive on collaboration
* Communicate clearly with the team about menu changes, prep schedules, and daily operations
* Ensure adherence to company policies and standards around cleanliness, food safety, and best practice
Who You Are
* An experienced chef ready to step into or continue in a head chef role
* Passionate about seasonal, evolving menus and sourcing quality ingredients
* Someone who thrives in a warm, collaborative environment and values team culture
* A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others
* Detail-oriented with a commitment to consistency and excellence
* A clear communicator with strong organisational skills
* Ready to bring your creativity and help shape the future of our menu
If you're ready to be part of something special and help us write the next chapter at The Dawn Seal, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 – 45 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person