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Head Chef
We are looking for a passionate Head Chef who thrives under pressure and has a natural ability to lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen to ensure team members and guests have a great experience every visit. As a Head Chef you’ll be a true leader with a big personality that embodies what great hospitality looks like. You’ll be leading and engaging the team to deliver great hospitality and impeccable standards whilst driving sales and a strong commercial performance. Specifically you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen operation and performance, including food, health and safety, menu development, food quality and standards, brand standards, kitchen operations, guest experience, ordering, stock management, sales and profit.
Requirements
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to quickly prioritise tasks
- Ability to use initiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
- Dedicated team-player with an 'all in this together' attitude and results-driven
- Mindful of observing and safeguarding safety standards
- Enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn new skills
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- An effective communicator to enable dialogue with teammates and customers
- Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this position.
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Responsibilities
- Managing all aspects of a high-volume and fast-paced kitchen
- Lead your team to follow the company specification for all food
- Support in the development of all kitchen team members, identify learning needs, and deliver training where required
- Motivate all team members to deliver their best selves at all times
- Manage the commercials of your kitchen, including sales, labour & stock control
- Display a smart and professional appearance, always striving to represent Trading Post Coffee Roasters in a positive way
Benefits
- Salary: £31,000 to £34,000 depending on experience
- Quarterly performance related bonus scheme up to £4,000 per year
- Annual performance related bonus scheme up to 5% annual salary
- Company share options
- No late evening shifts
- Free food and coffee whilst on shift
- 50% off all food and beverage at every Trading Post Coffee Roasters Coffee House
- Retail discount on our in-house coffee blends and single origins
- Free access to mental health advice
- Free access to financial advice
- Employee progression plans
- Company pension scheme
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About Trading Post Coffee Roasters
Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an artisan coffee roasting and hospitality business that, since opening in 2017, has expanded to serve freshly roasted coffee, brunch, and cocktails across Brighton and Sussex.
Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.
We believe that small change can make a big difference with sustainability and our environment. We roast organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans. This directly helps the farmers and the community they live in.
Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.
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