Full-Time Chef - Sage Coffee House

Job Posted: 18 February 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: St Helens, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: 35,000
• Industries: Chefs Catering, Hospitality & Bar

Full-Time Chef

Sage Coffee House – St Helens, Isle of Wight

Full-time | Competitive pay (above minimum wage) | Salary dependent on experience

About Us

Sage Coffee House is an independent, family-founded café overlooking The Green in St Helens. Built on connection, quality and community, Sage has quickly become a valued local hub. We are known for our speciality coffee, fresh brunch menu and homemade bakes, with high standards at the heart of everything we do.

We are now looking for an experienced, confident chef to join our team full time.

The Role

This is a hands-on kitchen role within a busy brunch-led café. You will be responsible for maintaining consistency, quality and pace during service while working closely with a small, supportive team

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and thrives in a well-organised, fast-paced environment.

Working Hours

We are open:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Closed Tuesdays

Opening hours are 9:00am – 3:00pm, however prep and closing duties are required.

Typical working hours will be approximately:

8:00am – 3:00pm or 8:00am – 4:00pm

We are flexible and understand that some chefs prefer earlier prep time or slightly extended closing time. We are happy to discuss:

• Starting up to 1–1.5 hours before opening
• Finishing up to 1 hour after closing

Exact schedule will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Responsibilities 

• Preparing and cooking fresh brunch and lunch dishes to a high standard
• Maintaining consistency in presentation and portion control
• Managing service efficiently during busy periods
• Supporting menu development and seasonal specials
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are upheld
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and well-stocked
• Assisting with stock control and ordering where required

Requirements 

• Previous professional kitchen experience (essential)
• Confident working independently and as part of a small team
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen organisation
• Calm under pressure with good time management
• Reliable, professional and proactive

Salary

Competitive hourly rate (circa £17 per hour equivalent), above minimum wage.

Final salary dependent on experience and discussed at interview.

cv can also be sent to [email protected]

A Final Note

At Sage, we care deeply about the atmosphere we create not just for our customers, but for our team. We’re not a corporate kitchen. We’re a close, supportive, community-led café where quality matters and people matter even more.

We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of something meaningful. Someone who takes pride in their food, values consistency and calm service, and enjoys being part of a team that genuinely supports one another.

If you’re passionate about good food, good standards and good people,  we’d love to hear from you.