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Join our motley crew of innovators, enablers, artists, gastro creators and social groovers; it is their disruptive ideas and enthusiasm which make Stroud Brewery the company we are today. We are a dedicated organic brewery and a B Corp business that balances purpose and profit. Stroud Brewery is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to work for a sustainable and ethical brewery, bar and kitchen, we want to hear from you!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to: Kitchen Manager
Direct Line Staff: Kitchen Supervisors & Kitchen Staff
Hours: 37.5 per week
Job Function
To support the Kitchen Manager and together lead the kitchen team to deliver a unique food offer from The “Stroud Brewery Kitchen”
About the kitchen
The kitchen at Stroud Brewery is centred around the wood fired oven and the grill. We focus on using local and/or organic ingredients wherever possible. We have an all day menu with brunch and lunch dishes, grill and pizzas plus regular specials. We also cater for a range of events and have a dedicated following of regulars.
Main responsibilities
Working well in a high paced environment under pressure you will also lead the team to make sure that they deliver a high quality but personable service to all areas whilst minimising any waiting times.
- Control and direct food preparation and related activities
- Together with chefs continually develop our menu
- Cost food items and maintain required kitchen GP%
- Identify suppliers and ensure regular supply of stock
- Identify stock losses and help to rectify these
- Oversee/ensure monthly stocktake
- Lead the team on peak shifts to deliver optimum customer satisfaction
- Hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
- Manage staffing rota and ensure optimum cover for all service times
- Authorise team holidays
- Approve timesheets
- Complete regular 1:1 meetings
- Ensure great customer service
- Ensure health and safety in the kitchen
- Ensure food hygiene regulations are met
- Coach the team to reduce wait times on peak and off peak shifts
- Identify revenue growth opportunities and support to implement these
Person Specification
Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, staff, and suppliers.
Strong organisational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
Essential
A passionate chef who has experience with cooking in pizza ovens / over wood
- Management experience
- Financial management
- Basic computer competence (e-mail, spreadsheets, word-processing)
- Knowledge of small independent business
- Training others - formal and informal
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to manage GP & wastage to an agreed level
- Maintain a safe working environment within all legal guidelines
- Responsible about hygiene, and health and safety
- Good at paying attention to detail
- Passion for organic, fresh local ingredients
- Menu development
- Ability to manage & work alongside a number of different people
- Presentable & professional as working in an open plan kitchen
- Works well under pressure
- Practical
- Competent when working with kitchen machinery
- Prepared to support the wider kitchen
- Able to work well in a team
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Conscientious
- Aptitude for learning
Desirable
- An interest in real ales and their production
- Curious about cooking with beer and brewery by-products
- Share Stroud Brewery ethos for sustainability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £28,132.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
