Chef​/Cook

Overview

Sandwich Chef & Menu Development Specialist – Coffee Shops (2 Locations). We are looking for an experienced Sandwich Chef & Menu Development Specialist to help us build and standardise our in-house sandwich offering across our two coffee stores. This is a hands-on role at the beginning, combined with product development and staff training. The successful candidate will take ownership of creating a small, high-quality sandwich menu and setting up the preparation system so our baristas can continue production independently.

• Visit both store locations before opening hours to prepare fresh sandwiches daily during the initial phase.
• Develop 6–7 strong sandwich recipes suitable for a busy coffee shop environment.
• Source and recommend quality ingredients and suppliers with good cost efficiency.
• Create standardised recipes, portions, and product codes.
• Set up preparation methods and workflow for consistency and speed.
• Train our baristas and team members to produce the sandwiches to the same standard.
• Help optimise food cost, shelf life, and waste control.

• Proven experience as a sandwich chef, café chef, or food development chef.
• Experience with menu development and recipe standardisation.
• Good knowledge of ingredient sourcing and cost control.
• Ability to organise and document preparation processes.
• Comfortable training non-chef staff.
• Reliable, practical, and quality-focused.

Project-based or short-term contract with potential for ongoing collaboration.

Coffee Island is a cozy and vibrant coffee shop dedicated to providing our customers with freshly brewed coffee, delightful pastries, and delicious sandwiches. We take pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere where our guests can enjoy high-quality food and beverages.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: from £2,350 monthly
Starting time: Immediate start!

Coffee Island is a charming coffee shop, located in the heart of the city, where you can experience a conductive work environment like no other. Together, we strive to deliver an outstanding customer experience!