This is a Head Chef position at Talulah Café

– The Junction, Newcastle.

You will help build an exceptional kitchen based on strong leadership, calm professionalism and people who genuinely enjoy getting better every day. This is an prospect to make a genuine impact not just on the menu, but on the culture, the people and the future direction of the business.

Key responsibilities
Lead the kitchen team and set the standard every day
Create seasonal menus with a focus on flavour, simplicity and consistency
Develop and mentor chefs
Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation
Manage labour, food costs and ordering
Build a positive, professional kitchen culture
Work closely with the owner to continually improve the business

About you
You naturally understand up-to-date café food with exceptional taste and passion for flavour
You lead through example rather than authority, stay calm under pressure and communicate clearly
You develop the people around you




You are commercially minded and understand that the best menus balance creativity with consistency, profitability and operational excellence
You are humble enough to keep learning and confident enough to hold high standards
You love creating memorable food
You think commercially as well as creatively

About us

Talulah has built a reputation as one of Newcastle's favourite cafés. Our vision is to create the benchmark for breakfast and lunch through exceptional food, genuine hospitality and a team that people are proud to be part of. We're building for the long term, and we're looking for someone who wants to build with us.
Competitive salary based on experience
Performance incentives linked to business success
A supportive owner who values collaboration and new ideas
A calm, qualified workplace with high standards
Genuine long-term career growth for the right person
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