Independent Restaurant jobs in Chester

Who We Are

We are Deadwood Smokehouse, where low-and-slow isn’t just a cooking method—it’s a lifestyle. We treat brisket with respect, build burgers that defy gravity, and skip the corporate faff entirely.

We are looking for a reliable, passionate Chef to join our tight-knit kitchen crew, command the line, and help us keep the smokehouse standard flying high.

The Role

This isn't your standard, boring line cook gig. You will be a vital gear in our smokehouse engine, ensuring every tray and plate that hits the pass is an absolute masterpiece. With a guaranteed 30–45 hours per week, you’ll be right in the thick of the action during our legendary weekend rushes.

Your daily grind will include:

• Ruling Your Section: Bringing speed, precision, and a bit of flair to the line when the kitchen gets busy.
• Following the Blueprint: Preparing and cooking our menu to exact specs—because consistency is the secret sauce to our success.
• Beating the Screens: Working seamlessly with our Kitchen Display System (KDS) to smash ticket times and keep the order flow flawless.
• The Clean Down: Keeping your station immaculately clean, respecting the food safety logs, and nailing the opening/closing checklists.
• Prepping for Battle: Managing prep levels so we never run out of the good stuff right when a heavy shift kicks off.

What We’re Looking For

• The Experience: Proven time served in a fast-paced commercial kitchen (if you've got smokehouse, high-volume casual dining, or branded restaurant experience, you're already speaking our language).
• The Attitude: Someone who thrives under pressure, takes genuine pride in their craft, and doesn't blink when the KDS screens fill up with orders.
• Tech-Savvy: You know your way around a kitchen screen and use the KDS to work smarter, not harder.
• Reliability: You show up on time, ready to dominate the shift, and bring good energy to the line.
• Flexibility: Available for evenings and weekends—the prime slots when our hungry regulars flock to the pit.

Why Join the Crew?

• Work-Life Balance: A 4 day week means steady income without burning yourself out.
• Independent Vibe: Work with a passionate, independent business where your hard work is actually noticed, valued, and rewarded by the people who own and run it.

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mold CH7 1ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Mold CH7 1ES (preferred)

Work Location: In person