Vacancies: Deen City Farm p/t Cafe Manager

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based organization in London seeks a part-time Chef Manager to run its busy Café. Responsibilities include catering, staff supervision, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Previous catering and supervisory experience are essential, with preference for candidates holding a relevant qualification. The role offers a salary range of £18-£20k pro-rata based on a 40-hour week, with hours set for four days, including a weekend day.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and supervisory experience is required.
• A catering or hospitality qualification is advantageous.
• Full driving licence is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supply diverse Café catering considering customer demand.
• Source stock from various suppliers and prepare dishes.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Café staff and volunteers.
• Maintain a clean and inviting Café environment.

Skills

Catering experience

Supervisory experience

Customer satisfaction focus

Education

Catering or hospitality qualification

Job description

Deen City Farm is looking to recruit a part-time Chef Manager to run its busy and vibrant Café for four days per week

Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Hours: 9.15am to 4.15pm for four days per week (total of 28 hrs) inc. one day per weekend

Salary range: £18-£20k (Pro rata on a 40 hr week) hourly: £8.65-£9.61

Deen City Farm is a successful community resource comprising a city farm, riding school and garden project based in the London Borough of Merton. Our Café is integral to bringing visitors to the Farm and ensuring a quality visitor experience.

Responsibilities:

• Supplying a diverse range of Café catering, taking into consideration customer demand, customer satisfaction, a need for healthy eating options, cost of ingredients and efficiency/waste.
• Sourcing stock from a variety of wholesaler and retailers, including locally-produced food; preparing and cooking dishes so that there can be pre-made and homemade catering options.
• Recruiting, training and supervising staff in the Café to ensure a high level of customer experience and team working; supervising and supporting volunteers assigned to the Café in conjunction with the volunteer co-ordinator.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and inviting Café environment for all Farm users.

Applicants should have previous catering and supervisory experience. A catering or hospitality qualification is advantageous. A full driving licence is a significant advantage.

To apply, please use our standard Application Form (available through www.deencityfarm.co.uk or by writing to us at Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Avenue, LONDON, SW19 2RR). Send the application form with a covering letter to Jon Stone, Operations Manager.

Closing date for applications – 27th Jan 2012

Deen City Farm is an equal opportunities employer and registered charity, No. 1008028.