Join our team
Weekend Support – Café & Retail (Part-Time)
Join our weekend team supporting both Juno and Acorn & Pip. You’ll help create a warm, friendly atmosphere and deliver great service across café and retail.
Assistant Manager – Juno (Full-Time)
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (rota-based, including evenings & weekends)
Benefits: Tronc / service charge · Staff meals on shift
A hands-on leadership role for an experienced hospitality professional who leads from the front and thrives in busy, high-standard environments.
You’ll support the day-to-day running of Juno, working closely with senior management to maintain excellent service, strong team culture, and smooth operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading busy services and acting as duty manager
- Maintaining exceptional standards across service, cleanliness, and presentation
- Supporting and developing the team through training and clear leadership
- Managing rotas, wages, stock, and supplier orders
- Supporting admin systems, tills, and operational reporting
About you:
- 5+ years’ hospitality experience
- Strong people management or supervisory background
- Calm, organised, commercially aware, and confident under pressure
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends
📩 Apply: Send your CV and a short cover email to tim@acornandpip.com
Head Chef – New Kitchen Concept (Full-Time)
Salary: £33,000 + performance-based bonus
Hours: Approx. 45 hours per week
Start: Within 2–4 weeks
We’re launching a brand-new kitchen concept with a distinct identity. A fully renovated, design-led space with full table service and a produce-led, elevated menu. Think quality brunch, lunch, and fine–casual evening dining, delivered with warmth, energy, and purpose.
We’re now looking for a passionate Head Chef to help shape and lead this next chapter.
The role:
You’ll take ownership of the kitchen, from menu development and costings to systems, suppliers, and team culture. This is a hands-on leadership role with real creative input and commercial responsibility.
Key responsibilities include:
- Menu development, testing, and accurate costings
- Seasonal sourcing and supplier relationships
- GP%, stock control, ordering, and waste management
- Food safety, allergens, and SFBB compliance
- Recruiting, training, and leading a happy, accountable kitchen team
- Collaborating closely with ownership on concept development
- Leading high-quality services and working seamlessly with FOH
We’re looking for:
- Head Chef experience (or a strong Sous ready to step up)
- A quality-led, commercially minded approach
- Calm, proactive leadership with high standards
- A passion for great produce and great guest experiences
The package:
- £33,000 per year
- Performance-based bonus linked to kitchen KPIs and profitability
- Full-time, permanent role
- Opportunity to shape and launch a new concept from the ground up
- Staff discounts, meals, and genuine scope for progression
📌 Important:
To apply, please email us directly with your CV and a short introduction. We won’t be reviewing one-click applications.
📩 Apply: Email team@acornandpip.com
(Feel free to include sample menus or a portfolio if you have them.)
Why Work With Us?
You’ll be part of a small, supportive, values-led team that believes brilliant businesses are built by brilliant people. We value individuality, kindness, collaboration, and giving people space to grow and contribute.
📍 Come and build something meaningful with us in the heart of Slaithwaite.
👉 More info: acornandpip.com/pages/join-our-team
