Express Cafes jobs in London

One for the Table is a small, independent cafe that opened in Spring 2026. We serve high-quality brunch & coffee just moments away from Walthamstow Central in East London.

Now we’ve found our feet, we’re looking for a passionate, talented chef who genuinely cares about food, quality ingredients, and great hospitality to lead our kitchen. As we’re still a young business, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on the foundations we've created, improve kitchen systems, and grow alongside the café.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, close-knit team where your ideas and input will genuinely shape the business. We're building a workplace that's supportive, collaborative, and enjoyable—one that feels just as good to work in as it does to visit.

Key responsibilities/What you’ll be doing

· Preparing and cooking high-quality brunch dishes with a focus on flavour, presentation and attention to detail.

· Ensuring quality & consistency is maintained throughout our busy periods.

· Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards.

· Managing stock effectively and helping minimise wastage.

· Developing seasonal dishes and continually improving our menu.

· Working closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless customer experience.

· Liaising with suppliers and placing orders.

· Helping create efficient kitchen systems as the business continues to grow.

· Happy to work independently and lead a small team.

What We’re Looking For

· Previous experience as a chef, ideally in a brunch or breakfast setting.

· Proficiency in various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes

· Good insight into the world of hospitality

· Strong passion for flavour, presentation, and quality ingredients

· Commercial awareness with an understanding of GP, stock, and wastage

· Organised, reliable, and a good communicator.

· A genuine team player who thrives in a small, close-knit environment

· Confident in running a small kitchen independently

Why work with us

· Competitive salary

· Freedom to share ideas, taking ownership, and grow with the business

· Opportunity to be creative and express yourself through food.

· Evenings off and strong work/life balance (Guaranteed Mondays and Tuesdays off)

· Unlimited coffee on shift & lunch on us

· Generous staff discounts on retail products (Coffee beans, Olive oils, Pasta, Wine & more)

· Be part of a small, friendly & supportive team.

· A workplace where effort, attitude, and initiative are noticed and rewarded

· Friendly, collaborative team (no egos, no shouting)

Pay: £15.50-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London E17 9PT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you happy to work independently in a kitchen and lead a small team?

Work Location: In person