Overview
SOCIABLE HOURS/NO SPLIT SHIFTS. MIN 20 HOURS A WEEK.
We are seeking a new Cafe Chef to join our small established cafe team. A passion for food, a flair for presentation and a comprehensive understanding of food safety standards are a must. The Birdhouse is proud to serve its local community but has also become a destination cafe offering excellent food and service in a vibrant friendly atmosphere.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate and develop our seasonal menus, run the kitchen, manage orders/systems and help maintain exceptional service for our valued customers.
Duties
- Lead and supervise the kitchen ensuring smooth daily operations and high-quality food preparation.
- Prepare, cook, and present a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and standards. Breakfast/Lunch/Baked goods.
- Oversee food production processes, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to food safety regulations. Good time management within this busy working day is essential.
- Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain organisation within the kitchen .
- Collaborate to develop new menu ideas that reflect current trends and customer preferences.
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained throughout .
- Qualifications
- Proven experience in a culinary or kitchen environment, ideally within a restaurant or cafe setting.
- Supervising experience with the ability to manage a small team when required.
- Strong background in food preparation, cooking, and food safety protocols.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in food presentation and quality control.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends and innovative menu development is desirable.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of service.
- An amiable enthusiastic 'can-do' attitude is essential. We have each others backs, pay attention and jump in to help each other when necessary.
This role offers sociable hours in a vibrant working atmosphere within a supportive team, Minimum 20 hours a week - possibly more TBC.
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE FLAVOUR COMBINATION?!
Work Location: In person
