We are shaped by the desire to empower and enthuse people at every stage of the coffee journey. As part of this, our education team teach the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe’s Coffee Diploma and work with some of the UKs most awarded baristas, including the current 2022 UK Barista Champion and 2022 Coffee in Good Spirits Champion.

Attention to detail during every step of the process from plantation to cup, builds the foundation for Origin to supply and Brew cup after cup of incredible coffee. We are set to open a new flagship site in the heart of Southwark which will be our first in London with a fully functioning kitchen. The kitchen teams’ task is to incorporate and transfer Origins attention to detail, creativity, consistency and quality to every dish and plate of food we produce.

We will be sourcing direct from suppliers using Food chain whilst incorporating top British produce from Neal’s Yard Dairy, Cannon and Cannon and the Wright Brothers. We will be making our own bacon, pickles and preserves, baking and generally being creative to deliver an exciting weekly changing menu.

We are looking for 2 candidates for our London sites. We want people who have:

• A real passion for quality food who is a good all rounder in the kitchen. Must have a desire to learn and enjoy all aspects of the kitchen as we will be making breakfasts, preserves, pastry, cakes, soups, salads and main lunch dishes taking inspiration from all around the world.
• Talent and creativity with a few year’s experience, ideally as a Chef de Partie or above in a fast paced café or restaurant.
• A great work ethic, positive attitude that thrives when busy with an ability to be well organised and stay calm under pressure. You will need to be confident to work alone when required and be able to get along well in a small team with good communication skills.

What we can offer you:

• You will be a part of a friendly, fast paced environment where research, creativity and new ideas are encouraged from everyone.
• Origin encourage their staff to always be learning, developing and progressing and will support you every step of the way. The position will offer you the opportunity to turn your love of food from a job into a career.
• Origin value their staff well fare so along with support and training for you to develop you will receive London Living Wage and be contracted for a minimum of 35 hours a week. Normal working hours will be day time including weekends.
• The opportunity to contribute to the menu creating your own dishes bringing your experience and inspiration to our food offering and developing your own personal style.