Jobs at Spruce

Chef – Spruce Café & Wine Bar

Location: Clapham Junction

Hours: Daytime only

About Spruce

Spruce is a newly opened café and wine bar in the heart of Clapham Junction. We’re building something special: a buzzing, friendly space with great food, coffee and wine, and a hardworking, positive team culture. Founded by two hands-on founders, Spruce is all about quality, creativity, and community.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Chef to take ownership of our daytime food offering. This is an exciting opportunity to shape menus from the early stages of a new business, with real creative freedom and close collaboration with the founders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality daytime dishes with consistency and care
• Contribute creatively to menu development and specials
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen standards
• Manage prep, ordering, and stock control efficiently
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house and the founders to deliver a great guest experience
• Help build a positive, energetic kitchen environment from the ground up

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef or strong kitchen background
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple, well-executed food
• Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure
• Creative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas
• A team player who thrives in a friendly, fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Daytime-only working hours (no late nights)
• Genuine creative freedom and input into menus
• The chance to grow with a new, independent business
• Supportive, hands-on founders who value collaboration
• A buzzy, welcoming, and hardworking atmosphere

If you’re excited by the idea of this role please feel free to shoot me a message!

Cheers!