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We’re Hiring! Join the Juno & Acorn & Pip Team 🌟

 

Juno and Acorn & Pip are growing and we’ve got exciting plans ahead.

As we continue to build and evolve both our café and retail spaces, we’re looking for brilliant, passionate people to join our team. Whether you’re happiest behind the coffee machine, connecting with customers on the shop floor, or bringing creativity to the kitchen, there’s a place for you here.

We’re more than just a café and store, we’re a community hub for families, food lovers, and creatives. We believe in great service, thoughtful design, and creating spaces that feel welcoming, inspiring, and full of life.

Current Opportunities

 

We’re currently welcoming applications for the following roles:

  • Weekend Support – Café & Retail (Part-Time)
    Join our weekend team at the heart of Juno and Acorn & Pip. You’ll support both the café and retail store, helping to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for every customer who walks through the door.
  • Supervisor / Manager (Full-Time)
    We’re looking for a natural leader with a hands-on approach to help guide our growing team and ensure smooth, joyful operations across the business. You’ll play a key role in shaping our next chapter as we expand and refine both brands.
  • Head Chef (Full-Time)
    A creative, quality-led chef who’s passionate about community, seasonality, and flavour. You’ll take ownership of our kitchen offering, bringing fresh ideas to the table and helping us deliver something truly special.
  • Barista (Part-Time)
    Great coffee and great conversation go hand in hand. We’re searching for someone who knows their way around an espresso machine and enjoys being part of a lively, people-first environment.
  • Admin Support / Retail Assistant (Part-Time)
    Organised, detail-oriented, and creative — you’ll help behind the scenes and on the shop floor, supporting our growing retail operation and ensuring our systems, stock, and service run smoothly.

Why Join Us?

 

At Juno and Acorn & Pip, you’ll be part of a small, supportive team that values individuality, kindness, and collaboration. We believe in giving our people the space to grow, create, and contribute because brilliant businesses start with brilliant people.

How to Apply

 

We’re collecting CVs over the next 14 days and arranging interviews the following week.

 

If you’ve already applied recently, don’t worry we’ll be reviewing your CV too.


📩 To apply, please email your CV to team@acornandpip.com

Come and build something brilliant with us right here in the heart of Slaithwaite

Head Chef further information - Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Job description:

HEAD CHEF – BRAND NEW FOOD CONCEPT OPENING IN SLAITHWAITE

Starting Salary: £33,000 + Performance Bonus

Full-time | Approx. 45 hours/week

Start within 2-4 weeks

Important Application Info (Please Read Before Applying) - We’re a small, independent business building something special and we’re looking for people who are genuinely excited by what we’re creating._ To apply, please read the full job ad and email us directly with your CV and a short introduction, as outlined below. We won’t be reviewing one-click applications that don’t follow the instructions.

We’re Acorn & Pip, a much-loved family café - and we’re about to evolve.

This autumn, we’re opening a new kitchen concept with a distinct identity. A fully renovated, design-led space with its own entrance, full table service, and a vibrant, creative food offering that positions us as a destination for quality brunch, lunch, and fine–casual evening dining. Think produce-led, elevated, and honest menus, brought to life in a space that buzzes with energy, warmth, and purpose.

We’re now searching for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to help bring this next chapter to life with us.

The Role

You’ll be at the heart of shaping this new chapter – helping us design the menu, test the offer, source outstanding produce, and build the systems that drive service and profitability.

You’ll join us within the next few weeks, spending the first month working in our current café kitchen while we plan and build. From there, you’ll transition into leading the new space and launching the concept with confidence and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on menu development, recipe testing, and accurate costings
  • Source high-quality, seasonal ingredients and build trusted supplier relationships
  • Manage ordering, GP%, stock control, and kitchen systems
  • Take ownership of allergen processes, the SFBB file, and food safety compliance
  • Recruit and train a small, robust, accountable & happy kitchen team
  • Help shape a high-performance culture grounded in quality, communication, and care
  • Monitor and control kitchen wage %, food wastage, and margins
  • Collaborate closely with ownership to shape and refine the evolving concept
  • Lead first class shifts and collaborate positively and effectively with the front of house team

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What We’re Looking For

  • Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous in a fresh, quality-led kitchen
  • Proven skills in menu planning, costing, and commercial kitchen leadership
  • A self-starter with an eye for detail and pride in high standards
  • Passion for great produce, strong kitchen systems, and delivering brilliant guest experiences
  • Calm, proactive, and collaborative – someone who brings solutions, not stress

The Package

  • £33,000 per year
  • Performance-based bonus tied to kitchen KPIs and business profitability, ensuring rewards are aligned with sustainable growth
  • Full-time contract, approx. 45 hours per week
  • Opportunity to shape and launch a new concept from the ground up
  • Daily Staff discount, discounts across the brand and scope for future progression

If you’ve got sample menus, a portfolio or anything that showcases your creativity, feel free to include those too – we’d love to see what excites you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Profit sharing Bonus
  • Store discount
  • Growth opportunity

Work Location: In person