Witney

Head Chef 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: up to £33000

Lead Our Kitchen. Shape Our Food. Inspire Our Team.

Since 2016, The Steamhouse has built a reputation for delivering incredible food, specialty coffee, and memorable customer experiences. From our iconic bagels and doughnuts to our growing brunch and café offering, everything we do is driven by one simple goal:

Deliver incredible food, great coffee, and memorable experiences – every damn day.

We’re now looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operation and become a key part of our leadership team.

This is more than just a kitchen management role. As our Head Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to build and develop your team, influence menu innovation, drive kitchen performance, and play a major role in the continued growth of The Steamhouse.

Why Join The Steamhouse?

Be Part of a Growing Business

We’re ambitious, expanding, and always looking for ways to improve. Your ideas, leadership, and expertise will help shape the future of our food offering.

Lead and Develop Your Own Team

Create a positive kitchen culture where people feel motivated, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Work With Great Products

From fresh bakery products made in-house to quality ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers, you’ll be working with products you can be proud of.

Great Benefits

  • 20% discount across all Steamhouse venues
  • Complimentary hot drinks during shifts
  • Access to our employee wellbeing platform, Wisdom
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Opportunities to contribute to menu development and new product launches
  • Genuine career progression within a growing hospitality business

The Role

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for the overall performance of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, strong operational standards, and effective team leadership.

Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team, you’ll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations while ensuring every customer receives the quality and consistency The Steamhouse is known for.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, coaching, and developing the kitchen team
  • Managing kitchen operations during service
  • Maintaining food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
  • Driving food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
  • Managing stock, ordering, and kitchen costs
  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development
  • Working alongside senior management on menu development and innovation
  • Building strong communication between kitchen and front of house teams
  • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and guest experience

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a natural leader who enjoys developing people as much as they enjoy creating great food.

You’ll ideally have:

  • Previous experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Senior Sous Chef
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Experience managing food safety, stock control, and kitchen KPIs
  • A passion for quality, consistency, and customer experience
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • The ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

Our ideal Head Chef:

  • Leads by example every day
  • Builds a high-performing kitchen team
  • Maintains exceptional food and hygiene standards
  • Delivers consistent quality during every service
  • Drives kitchen efficiency and profitability
  • Creates an environment where people enjoy coming to work

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead a kitchen, influence the future of a growing hospitality brand, and be part of a company that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

(Please note: This role requires flexibility over 7 days, including weekends)

Apply today and become part of The Steamhouse journey.

Chef

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.71 – £14.00 per hour 

Who Are We?

Since 2016, The Steamhouse has built its reputation on bagels, espresso, and doughnuts. , we’re elevating our offering with a premium casual brunch concept focused on high quality ingredients locally sourced or freshly baked in our own bakery.

If you’re a passionate Chef looking for better work-life balance, fewer late nights, and the chance to be part of a fast-growing brand, this could be exactly what you’re after. We’re looking for a talented Chef to join our team and help us create something exceptional.

About the Role

As a Chef, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, responsible for delivering high quality food and ensuring smooth daily operations. This Chef role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and consistency.

Why Join Us?

  • Work-Life Balance: Daytime trading means evenings are yours
  • Growth Opportunities: Develop with a rapidly expanding company
  • Team Culture: Join a collaborative, supportive, and passionate team
  • Community Focus: Be part of a brand creating meaningful guest experiences

What You’ll Get

  • Work with amazing products, high-quality, fresh, and locally sourced
  • A supportive environment that puts people first
  • Access to our employee wellbeing app
  • Career development and internal progression opportunities
  • 20% staff discount (plus friends & family when dining with you)
  • Complimentary hot drinks during shifts

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver menu items to the highest quality standards
  • Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
  • Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control
  • Work collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen teams
  • Uphold food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards
  • Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
  • Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and functioning properly

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen
  • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced brunch environment
  • Great communication and teamwork skills
  • A proactive, organised, and reliable approach
  • Experience in hospitality and customer service is a plus

(Please note: This role requires flexibility over 7 days, including weekends)

What Success Looks Like

A successful Chef at The Steamhouse delivers consistently high quality food, maintains excellent standards, communicates effectively with the team, and contributes to a well organised, high performing kitchen.

Barista 

Job Type: Part Time / Full-time

Pay: £12.71 – £13.31 per hour

Do you love coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy creating memorable customer experiences?

Since 2016, The Steamhouse has built its reputation around incredible bagels, specialty coffee, and doughnuts, delivering quality and great hospitality every damn day. We’re now looking for a passionate and energetic Barista to join our growing team.

About the Role

As a Barista, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional coffee and customer service while helping create the welcoming atmosphere The Steamhouse is known for.

This Barista role requires strong attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to stay calm and efficient during busy service periods. The ideal Barista is passionate about coffee, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in delivering high-quality drinks every time.

Why Join Us?

Career Growth

Be part of a growing hospitality business with opportunities for training, development, and progression.

Supportive Team Culture

Join a collaborative and people-focused environment where your personality and passion are valued.

Employee Benefits

  • 20% staff discount across all Steamhouse venues
  • Complimentary hot drinks during shifts
  • Access to Wisdom, our employee wellbeing app
  • Ongoing coffee training and development opportunities

Amazing Products

Work with premium coffee, quality ingredients, and fresh bakery products every day.

Key Responsibilities

Coffee & Beverage Preparation

  • Prepare and serve coffee and beverages to Steamhouse quality standards
  • Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and drink quality
  • Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining attention to detail
  • Follow recipes and beverage specifications accurately
  • Display the finest Latte Art.

Customer Experience

  • Deliver friendly, welcoming, and professional customer service
  • Engage confidently with customers and recommend products where appropriate
  • Create a positive and energetic atmosphere within the store
  • Handle customer feedback and queries professionally

Operational Standards

  • Maintain a clean, organised, and fully stocked coffee station
  • Operate coffee equipment safely and efficiently
  • Monitor stock levels for coffee, milk, syrups, and supplies
  • Support smooth daily operations across the business

Teamwork & Flexibility

  • Work collaboratively with front of house and kitchen teams
  • Support wider store operations when required
  • Assist with opening, closing, and stock replenishment procedures

Health, Safety & Hygiene

  • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures
  • Ensure coffee equipment and work areas are cleaned regularly
  • Maintain high cleanliness standards throughout the store

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Barista for 2 years or more 
  • Ability to create amazing latte art to an above average level – REQUIRED
  • Passion for coffee and customer service
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Reliable, organised, and professional approach to work

What Success Looks Like

A successful Barista consistently produces high quality beverages, delivers exceptional customer service, maintains excellent cleanliness standards, and contributes positively to team culture and store performance.

If you’re a passionate Barista looking to grow with an exciting hospitality brand, apply now and join The Steamhouse team.

 

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