Vacancies

In 2003 we launched Chef and Butler Ltd, a catering Co (www.chefandbutler.co.uk).

We took over The Woodyard (Luton Hoo Estate LU1 4LF) July 2024, transforming a  basic coffee shop into a café-brasserie, a destination for good food, a warm welcome, and dedicated service.

Sous Chef (immediate)

  • Experienced in cooking fresh and prepared food
  • Good knowledge of allergens
  • Strong working ethics – quick and efficient whilst delivering well-presented dishes
  • Good communicator able to manage two lovely dedicated kitchen porters
  • Dedicated to cleanliness and a hygiene standard (kitchen and all equipment)
  • Able to working alone and with our Head Chef (candidate will be given training from get-go)

Rates of pay commensurate with experience + gratuity

– Number of hours per week – 30 hours – must be prepared to work extra hours

– Essential skills/qualifications needed for the role: a blend of formal training culinary diploma, and experience in a similar establishment –Good command of English and transport are essential- We require a detailed CV-

Job type – permanent

Working pattern and days

9.00 to 3.00
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
might be asked to support Chef some Sundays and evenings

Please contact Viviane Vayssieres in confidence ; 07929355541

Waiting staff

  • Experience of waiting at table
  • Knowledge of operating commercial coffee machine
  • Some experience of operating a till preferable
  • Safety and Hygiene certificate  
  • Comfortable with light cleaning duties
  • Transport preferrable   

  • Rates of pay £12.21 + gratuity

  • Number of hours per week – minimum 13 hours – must be prepared to do extra hours, some weekends and evenings

  • Essential skills/qualifications needed for the role: a blend of formal training and experience in a similar establishment –Good command of English essential

  • Job type – permanent

We require a detailed CV

Please contact Viviane Vayssieres in confidence ; 07929355541