Job Description

Daydreamer | Elsewhere Coffee | Honor Oak

Location: Honor Oak, South East London
Working days: Thursday – Monday
Working hours: 8am–3pm (35 hours per week)
Days off: Tuesday & Wednesday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Daydreamer

Daydreamer is a neighbourhood café in Honor Oak, part of Elsewhere Coffee.

With a menu by Ben Lippett, our approach is all about thoughtful, seasonal cooking, great ingredients and simple, delicious food done really well.

We work closely with local suppliers and producers, championing quality ingredients and bringing something special to the neighbourhood.

The Role

We're looking for a talented, enthusiastic and reliable chef to take ownership of our kitchen and deliver the Daydreamer menu to a consistently high standard.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who loves cooking, cares about ingredients and enjoys working in a small, independent hospitality business.

It's a daytime-only position, working 8am–3pm, Thursday to Monday, with no evening shifts.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute the menu with care, consistency and attention to detail.
Manage daily kitchen preparation and service.
Work with local suppliers to source fresh, seasonal produce.
Oversee stock management, ordering, food costs and waste reduction.
Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards.
Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a smooth service.
Bring creativity, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the kitchen.

What We Offer

35-hour working week, 8am–3pm.
No evening shifts.
Two consecutive days off every week.
Great local suppliers and quality seasonal ingredients.
A friendly, supportive independent café environment.
The opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen and contribute to Daydreamer's food offering.
Competitive pay based on experience.

Apply

If you're passionate about good food, great ingredients and being part of a neighbourhood café, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a little information about yourself to:

seb@elsewherecoffee.co.uk

Daydreamer — Honor Oak, London
Part of Elsewhere Coffee

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute the menu with care, consistency and attention to detail.
Manage daily kitchen preparation and service.
Work with local suppliers to source fresh, seasonal produce.
Oversee stock management, ordering, food costs and waste reduction.
Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards.
Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a smooth service.
Bring creativity, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the kitchen.

About You

Previous experience in a quality café, brunch kitchen or restaurant.
Passionate about seasonal, ingredient-led cooking.
Interested in working with independent producers and local suppliers.
Confident running a kitchen and managing a busy service.
Organised, reliable and comfortable working independently.
A genuine love of food and an eye for the small details.
Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a small, close-knit team.