WatchHouse is a group of specialty coffee houses located in iconic neighborhoods across London, Bath, and New York. Founded with the intention of offering more than just a place to grab a quick cup of coffee, WatchHouse emphasizes the concept of "Modern Coffee" by creating environments that blend architectural beauty with a strong focus on community. We pride ourselves on our passionate people, industry-leading coffee, and thoughtfully designed spaces. Every day, we live out our vision to enrich and inspire through Modern Coffee. We are looking for a passionate, food loving Bakery and Brunch Chef with previous professional kitchen experience; someone with a passion for food, a keen eye for detail and someone who can follow recipes to the letter and prides themselves in producing the best quality product possible. In joining our team, you will be responsible for the bakery set up and baking of our WatchHouse bakery offering, supporting food preparation, as well as full brunch service. You will be a key player in our team, working closely with our kitchen team to produce high-quality items that meet our standards. Overview of the Role: A passion for producing products to a high quality standard following the clear food and bakery specs and recipes. Assist in the preparation and production of a variety of savoury and sweets products including sandwiches, wraps, baguettes & bagels, and bakery items. Support the kitchen team in daily tasks such as chopping, slicing, cooking and the daily preparation of fillings and sauces. Prepping brunch ingredients and helping with busy service. Cleaning extraction vents and deep cleaning, weekly cleaning tasks. A thinker and a doer, able to organise yourself and effectively also contribute positively to a growing business Adhere to all hygiene rules and food handling best practices. What you can expect at WatchHouse : Beautifully designed Houses, working on industry leading equipment and fellow hospitality professionals. Contracted hours every week to give you stability and the ability to plan your personal life. Empathetic managers who will be flexible on your needs. Free coffee, tea and WatchHouse made drinks (even on your days off) Providing on and off shift training when you join the team to ensure you are set for success. Access to SCA training (depending on your role). 250g of free coffee each month. Access to the Cycle to work scheme. A day off shift induction within your first two weeks of joining WatchHouse. Genuine opportunities for career growth within WatchHouse as we continue to grow. Free lunch on every shift. A social budget for each location to have fun with your team outside of work. An invite to the annual WatchHouse Party; including presenting the Core Value Awards and prizes such as a trip to Coffee Farms 30% of food in any of our Houses, any time. 30% of our WatchHouse retail coffee, any time. Working at WatchHouse. WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and attention to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We strive for perfection. We really care. We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion expected. A company where we believe in having the right person in the role; personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for in applications and throughout our hiring process. We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of discrimination. Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance, and behaviour - these should be assessed against the WatchHouse job description requirements for each individual role. We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging, approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be, by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional manner. We plan, prioritise and are mindful and respect the time of others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy to ask for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share successes. We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and comradery, where others are inspired to play their part in working effectively together. Building strong relationships with others and demonstrating positive energy. We recognise and value the contribution of others across the business, working together to deliver the Modern Coffee experience to each and every person touched by our business. Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are what make WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based on these principles. To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative that these values also resonate strongly with you and can drive your ambition in the same way they do ours. Our Job Application Privacy Notice