Assistant Chef Manager - Café Leadership and Operations

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Playden; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established visitor-focused organisation in England is seeking an experienced Assistant Chef Manager to support daily café operations. This hands-on role, suited for candidates who thrive in busy environments, involves leading teams, ensuring high food and service standards. Responsibilities include food preparation, staff training, overseeing compliance with food safety standards, and managing customer queries. Ideal candidates should have professional cooking qualifications and effective leadership skills while being comfortable handling multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume café or catering setting.
• Experience with staff management and training.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, COSHH standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy café.
• Lead, train, and support café staff and baristas.
• Prepare food and coordinate menu specials.

Skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to motivate, lead, and develop a small hospitality team

Self-motivated with a practical, solution-focused approach

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment

Education

Professional cooking qualification at Level 2

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification or above

Job description

A well-established visitor-focused organisation in England is seeking an experienced Assistant Chef Manager to support daily café operations. This hands-on role, suited for candidates who thrive in busy environments, involves leading teams, ensuring high food and service standards. Responsibilities include food preparation, staff training, overseeing compliance with food safety standards, and managing customer queries. Ideal candidates should have professional cooking qualifications and effective leadership skills while being comfortable handling multiple priorities.