WHO WE ARE
Sonny's is a fully gluten free, dairy free and nut free fast-food brand, building the future of fast food. Built by a Coeliac, we exist to make eating on the go easy, safe and genuinely enjoyable for people who've spent too long worrying about cross-contamination. Everyone deserves to eat with peace of mind, without compromising on taste.
We're opening a brand new unit in a popular and fast paced foodhall, and we're building a team who care as much as we do about getting this right for our customers. This is an exciting opportunity, at an early stage of our journey, with more opportunities to follow as we grow.
We have celebrity endorsements and a very excited community who can't wait for us to open. We can’t wait to speak with you!
WHAT YOU GET
- Work-life balance - 20 hours minimum contract
- Competitive salary, plus bonuses
- Free staff meals on shift
- The chance to be part of a brand-new concept
- A role in an early-stage, mission-led business with more opportunities to follow as we grow
THE ROLE
We're looking for a Chef/Team Member who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced kitchen, while also being comfortable speaking with customers. This isn't a traditional kitchen-only position, as there'll be a mix of prep, cooking and customer facing moments as well as back-office admin including writing rotas, placing orders and stock/inventory control.
Cooking experience is essential for this role and we'd love someone who is equally as happy to engage with members of the public and deliver great customer service.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
In the Kitchen
- Prep and cook hot food to the Sonny's spec
- Maintain food safety and allergen control at all times
- Receiving and putting away deliveries
On the Counter
- Hand food to customers and answer questions with confidence about ingredients and allergens
- Represent Sonny's with warmth and care, especially with customers managing allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements
- Support the wider team wherever the shift needs you
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Cooking experience is essential, ideally in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Deep understanding of food allergens and dietary requirements
- Strong Food Safety knowledge (Level 2 Food Safety minimum)
- Comfortable being both hands-on in the kitchen and customer facing
- Team player who stays calm and reliable under pressure
- Immediate start
BONUS POINTS FOR
- A passion for changing the gluten free and food allergy space
- Experience in a street food/foodhall or open-kitchen environment
- Previous customer-facing experience
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- What draws you to a business that is trying to help the gluten free and food allergy community?
Experience:
- Sous Chef/Site Manager: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
