About this role

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Chef – Exmouth Pavilion (Seafront Café & Theatre Venue)

Join the team at Exmouth Pavilion’s Theatre Café, a unique seafront venue serving locals, visitors and theatre-goers in a

relaxed, lively setting.

We’re a small, supportive kitchen team where everyone plays a part and where you can genuinely enjoy cooking again without the

long, late-night shifts of a typical hospitality role.

What makes this role different

* No split shifts

* Minimal late nights (mainly show evenings, usually finished before 10pm)

* Varied but balanced hours around the theatre programme

* A new integrated Procure Wizard system, linked to tills for accurate stock and easier kitchen organisation

* Opportunity to help shape and grow our pre-theatre dining offer

About the role

* Breakfast and lunch service

* Café favourites and light bites

* Pre-theatre dining, with exciting plans to expand into more creative, high-quality pre-show menus

* Prepare fresh, high-quality dishes consistently

* Help develop and improve menus

* Maintain high food safety and cleanliness standards

* Support stock control, deliveries and kitchen organisation using Procure Wizard

* Work closely as part of a small, collaborative team

What we’re looking for

* Experience in a busy kitchen

* Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willing to gain)

* A team player who enjoys a close-knit environment

* Positive attitude and attention to detail

* Passion for food and great customer experiences

* Confidence with basic systems for ordering and stock control (Procure Wizard)

What you’ll get

* 23 days holiday (pro rata), rising with service + bank holidays

* Enhanced sick pay after probation

* Free gym, swim and fitness membership

* Staff discounts, EAP support and perks

* Training, development and progression opportunities

* Pension scheme and health cash plan

Why join us?

At Exmouth Pavilion, no two days are the same—but that’s what makes it special. You’ll be part of a team delivering great food in

a unique venue, with the chance to help shape our growing pre-theatre dining experience.