Knees Up Hackney - Chef

Chef (Part-Time, Flexible Hours) – Knees Up

We launched Knees Up in April 2024 as a vibrant, welcoming multi-purpose space in the heart of East London—combining a café, bar, shop, and event space, all designed for people with an active lifestyle.

After starting with a simple yet high-quality pastry and coffee menu, we’re now expanding into sandwiches—and we need a talented chef to help bring this to life. We’re looking for someone to join us for two flexible shifts per week to develop and roll out our sandwich offering.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 2 years of experience as a chef
• Skilled in developing and preparing high-quality sandwiches
• A real passion for food—with the opportunity to be trained by a top chef
• Enthusiasm for running and an active lifestyle (preferred but not required)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• A positive, can-do attitude and flexibility to take on different tasks when needed

Hours & Pay: 2 shifts per week, flexible hours, and competitive pay (above London Living Wage)

Shift 1: Monday or Tuesday Shift 2: Thursday or Friday

Perks & Benefits: - Work in an exciting and dynamic space with huge growth opportunities - Play a key role in shaping our food offering - 20% discount on our retail products - Opportunities to collaborate with great brands and work at fun events - A friendly, supportive team and a vibrant work environment

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!