WE ARE HIRING A NEW KITCHEN MANAGER/ SOUS CHEF!
JOB TITLE: KITCHEN MANAGER/ SOUS CHEF AT HIVE COFFEE COMPANY
We are looking for an experienced full-time kitchen manager/ sous chef who is passionate about leading a small team, creating fresh and enticing seasonal dishes, and ensuring smooth running of operations. If you like a high energy kitchen which thrives on camaraderie, team work and creativity this could be the role for you.
Usual working times are 7-5pm, 4-5 days a week
Hive Coffee Company is open 9-4pm every day, opening later for special events. We close over Christmas for approx 10 days.
Applicants must be flexible to work weekdays and weekends. You will get 1 weekend day off each week (holiday dependant).
40hrs+ available per week
As of 23.08.26 we pay £14.21 per hour 22+ for a kitchen manager/ sous chef once fully trained within our kitchen. Other benefits include a free meal or sweet treat on shift, free hot drinks, 20% discount, even share of tips.
Specific requirements for kitchen manager/ sous chef role:
· Passionate about seasonal produce and ability to work alongside the businesses ethos & values in menu creation
· Experience managing a busy kitchen
· Punctual, organised and accountable for actions
· Experience in ordering and stock rotation, with a particular focus on waste reduction
· In date Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, candidates with Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate preferred
· Food Allergen Awareness certificate or similar training/ experience
· Experience catering to a variety of dietary requirements including but not limited to vegan and gluten free
Job tasks for kitchen manager/ sous chef role:
· Manage a small kitchen team to ensure open duties, service 9-3.30pm and close duties are all fulfilled in a timely manner. The role requires you to have a hands on approach, getting stuck into food preparation alongside managing the team. All of our cakes and scones are made in house each day, alongside a brunch and lunch menu which boasts an array of products with a big emphasis on fresh, seasonal & well considered dishes.
· Menu creation; working alongside the head chef contributing to our seasonal menu changes incorporating fresh seasonal produce
· Key holder, you will be responsible for opening up or closing the coffee shop ensuring all open/ close checks have been done.
· Compliant with food hygiene legislation on allergens and ensuring that when asked customers are informed about allergens present in our food and kitchen.
· Orders, checking stock and putting daily/ weekly orders in with our suppliers
· Recording waste and damages
· Dealing with any complaints/ discrepancies from customers in relation to food service.
General requirements for working in our kitchen:
· experience working in a fast-paced environment with high demand
· experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch
· good communication skills and able to work well with front of house
· comfortable working in an open kitchen
· work well as part of a team
· passionate, positive attitude & hard working
· attire and dress must be safe for working in a food environment i.e. no nail varnish or jewellery, long hair must be tied back and covered shoes. Chefs are supplied with aprons & hats for service.
· adequate & convenient travel links to work – please research where we are based.
Please send an updated C.V. and cover letter to [email protected] telling us why you think you’d be suitable for the role. We can’t wait to hear from you.
We regret that we are unable to reply to unsuccessful applicants.
Hive Team
ABOUT HIVE COFFEE COMPANY
Hive Coffee Company is an independent coffee shop with a passion for providing fresh food and coffee daily, creating dishes from fresh ingredients and herbs grown on site. We cater to a variety of dietary requirements including vegan and gluten free; we even have snacks for dogs! Over the past 5 years we have established Hive as a place for friends and family to meet and escape the hussle and bussle of life. Our coffee shop is based in a grade II listed manor house with light furnishings and ceiling high windows overlooking Drewetts park and St Paul’s Monastery. We also have plenty of outside picnic benches for some alfresco dining, perfect for hot sunny days.
We share a site with Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm Village and Bede Museum where there is plenty of history to explore, and The Herb Garden which hosts a range of Anglo-Saxon and medieval herbs to the rear of the coffee shop. Collectively the site provides a great day out for families and those wanted to learn about local culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £14.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (preferred)
- Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
- customer service: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
