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Job description

Wild IS Earth (WISE) – Kitchen Partnership Opportunity

Are you a visionary chef with a passion for organic, wholefoods, fermentation, sustainability, and bold, seasonal flavours? Do you love working with wild and foraged ingredients, kombucha, lacto ferments, fungi, and more?

Wild IS Earth (WISE) is offering an exciting kitchen partnership opportunity for a driven, entrepreneurial chef who wants to co-create and manage their own kitchen space in alignment with our ethos.

As a kombucha microbrewery, Wild IS Earth attracts customers who value organic, sustainable, and plant-based products. The space has deep community roots, it was originally a family-owned Italian patisserie for 36 years, and as the eldest daughter of that business, I want to bring this venture forward for the next generation. I’m looking for a business collaboration who shares my vision for a healthier, more sustainable future.

The Opportunity

I am looking for a dedicated chef to take full ownership of the daily kitchen operations, while I focus on kombucha production and events. This will be a true partnership, where we share space, values, and creative input to build something unique together.

Wild IS Earth is not just a microbrewery—it is a movement. Our ethos is rooted in organic, plant-based, low-waste, and community-driven food experiences. As we transition to full-time openingafter our one-year anniversary on May 17th, I am seeking a chef who shares my passion for:

✔ Seasonal, wholefood-based menus

✔ Sustainable and low-waste cooking

✔ Fermentation-forward techniques (kombucha, koji, miso, sourdough, lacto-ferments)

✔ Creative and innovative food concepts

✔ Community-driven dining experiences

What Makes This Unique?

• True collaboration – You will have creative input in developing a seasonal, experimental, and fermentation-focused menu.
• Shared ethos – We will work together to ensure the kitchen aligns with Wild IS Earth’s identity, offering food that complements our kombucha microbrewery and wellness-focused drinks.
• Event-driven opportunities – I will host fermentation-focused dinners, special events, and private catering, which will create additional income streams.
• A thriving ecosystem – Our space is evolving into a hub where three independent yet collaborative businesses (kombucha, coffee, and food) work in synergy.
• A sustainable approach – From upcycling food waste to foraging and fermentation, we will be pioneering a kitchen that minimises waste and maximises creativity.

Your Role as Kitchen Partner

• Take full ownership of the kitchen’s daily operations while collaborating with me on food concepts.
• Develop a dynamic, seasonal, and plant-forward menu that complements Wild IS Earth’s ethos.
• Work alongside kombucha brewing and fermentation processes, integrating them into the food offering.
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen, including sourcing, prep, staffing, hygiene, and sustainability practices.
• Be available for event catering and special dining experiences, where we push creative boundaries with fermentation-inspired menus.

Who I’m Looking For

• A passionate and skilled chef who thrives in a wholefoods, plant-based, and fermentation-driven environment.
• Someone with entrepreneurial drive who wants to build their own venture within an existing brand.
• A financially invested partner willing to contribute to the growth of the business.
• A creative and resourceful individual who loves to experiment and push the boundaries of sustainable cooking.
• A team player who values collaboration and sees the bigger picture of creating a community-driven space.

Why Join Wild IS Earth?

✔ A unique business model – This is not a job, it’s a partnership opportunity. You will own and lead the kitchen within a thriving microbrewery setting.

✔ A loyal and growing customer base – Wild IS Earth already has a strong following of fermentation enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, and plant-based food lovers.

✔ A space to experiment and innovate – Whether it’s a new ferment, a low-waste dish, or a collaboration with our kombucha, you’ll have the freedom to create something truly unique.

✔ Opportunities for financial growth – Through daily kitchen operations, event catering, workshops, and pop-ups, there are multiple revenue streams to tap into.

✔ A collaborative ecosystem – You will be working alongside a coffee bar partner and myself, creating a space that redefines sustainable hospitality in London.

📍 Location: Kentish Town, London

🌿 More about us: www.wildisearth.com

Ready to co-create the future of sustainable dining?

If you’re an ambitious chef who wants to build something meaningful and align with an innovative, fermentation-forward brand, let’s talk.

Get in touch to discuss how we can bring this vision to life together!

Application information

If this might be you, then please contact Livia at Wild IS Earth emailing your CV to askanything@wisekombucha.com along with a brief paragraph describing yourself and why this role suits you. 

Thank you and look forward to hearing from you!

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