Be part of something new. Something local. Something special.

We’re currently looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team as we open our doors and grow the Meadow Café team.

About the role:

As Kitchen Assistant, you’ll be a core part of our kitchen team – ensuring every dish leaves the pass at its best. This is a hands-on cooking role: you’ll be involved in everything from prep to service, helping to deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard.

We're looking for someone with an interest and flair for food, experience is not necessary. Motivation and common sense are the key attributes we are looking for! Training will be provided.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare fresh ingredients and support in every facet of our food offer

• Cook and plate dishes to a consistently high standard

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety at all times

• Keep stock organised, rotated, and properly stored

• Support with deliveries, ordering, and waste reduction

• Work closely with the café team to keep service smooth and efficient

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Are confident with prep, cooking, and plating across a variety of dishes

• Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role

• Care about quality, consistency, and attention to detail

• Understand the importance of food safety and kitchen hygiene

• Bring positivity, reliability, and a strong sense of teamwork

• Are excited about contributing to a new, independent café from the ground up

What we offer:

• Salary based on experience

• Flexible, ideally 4-days/week, working Tuesday to Friday (0800-1600) and optional Saturday!

• Holiday pay and pension

• Free staff meals on shift

• The chance to join a new independent business from the very beginning

• A relaxed, friendly team environment with room to grow

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter to jobs@meadowsomerset.com

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Be part of something new. Something local. Something special.

We’re looking for a Front-of-House Team Lead to join our brand-new café in Bishops Lydeard. Ideally, you’ll have some hospitality experience under your belt – but if you’ve worked in other people-focused roles and are keen to get stuck in, learn quickly, and take responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is all about being a team-player, observant, detail-driven, and proactive. You’ll be the person keeping an eye across the café floor, spotting when tables need attention, ensuring smooth communication between the kitchen and FOH team, and making sure every guest feels welcome and well looked after.

It’s a hands-on role – you’ll be on the floor with the team, setting the tone, and helping to deliver excellent service day after day, stepping in wherever needed.

About the role:

As FOH Team Lead, you’ll be the face of Meadow Café – greeting guests with warmth, making sure service runs smoothly, and leading the team through our busy breakfast and lunch services. You’ll help keep things moving, solve problems on the spot, and make sure every guest leaves happy.

This is a great opportunity to join a new venue from the very beginning, shape the customer experience, and grow with us as the business expands.

What you’ll do:

• Leading the FOH team on the floor during service

• Welcoming and seating guests, ensuring a warm and memorable first impression

• Keeping an eye on the café floor – spotting when guests need attention or tables have waited too long

• Taking orders and running food/drinks

• Supporting barista, drinks, and light food prep when needed

• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-presented café at all times

• Keeping communication flowing between FOH and kitchen

• Supporting with daily open/close routines, stock checks, and training new team members

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in hospitality or keen to transition from other roles, and are eager to step into a lead position where training will be provided. 

• Are observant and detail-oriented – you notice when things aren’t running smoothly and act quickly

• Bring warmth, confidence, and a big smile to every guest interaction

• Stay calm under pressure and thrive in a busy service environment

• Enjoy working in a team and leading by example

• Are reliable, organised, and motivated to make things better every day

• Bonus: you’ve led shifts or supervised a team before

What we offer:

• Salary depending on experience + tips

• 4-days/week (Wednesday–Saturday, 08:30–16:00)

• Holiday pay and pension

• Free staff meals on shift

• The chance to join a new independent café from the very beginning

• A friendly, relaxed team environment with room to grow

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter to jobs@meadowsomerset.com

We can’t wait to hear from you!