Brunch Chef – Weekends

Salary: £13 to £15 per hour, depending on experience

Location: Al Maidah Restaurant, Manchester

Working pattern: Part-time, weekends only (Saturday and Sunday brunch service). Immediate start available.

Al Maidah is looking for an experienced Brunch Chef to run our weekend brunch service. You will join our kitchen team and take responsibility for preparing and serving our brunch menu consistently and efficiently during busy weekend services. Quality, taste and presentation matter to us, and we want someone who cares about all three.

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes from our weekend brunch menu to a consistently high standard
• Taking responsibility for the brunch section during service
• Completing all preparation and mise en place before service
• Cooking a range of breakfast and brunch dishes, including egg dishes, pancakes, breads and traditional breakfast items
• Managing cooking times and multiple orders during busy periods
• Working closely with the Assistant Brunch Chef, the wider kitchen team and front-of-house colleagues
• Monitoring stock levels and portion control, and passing ingredient requirements to management
• Helping to reduce food waste, and making sure ingredients are stored, labelled and rotated correctly
• Keeping your workstation and the kitchen clean, organised and hygienic
• Following all food hygiene, allergen, and health and safety procedures
• Helping to develop new brunch dishes, specials and presentation ideas

• Previous experience as a Chef, Breakfast Chef or Brunch Chef, ideally in a busy restaurant or café
• A good understanding of breakfast and brunch dishes and cooking techniques
• Strong attention to detail on flavour, presentation and consistency
• The ability to stay calm and efficient during busy service periods
• Good organisation and preparation skills
• Knowledge of portion control, stock management and reducing food waste
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety
• Reliability, punctuality and a commitment to working weekends, including early starts where required
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team Ideas for new dishes and improvements
• The right to work in the UK
• A recognised food hygiene qualification (desirable)

• Pay of £13 to £15 per hour, depending on experience
• Staff meals on shift
• A supportive, friendly team
• The chance to help shape our growing brunch offering
• Opportunities for development within Al Maidah

Al Maidah is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to a fair and inclusive working environment.