Vacancies: Deen City Farm p/t Cafe Manager

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

Job summary

A community farm project in London is looking for a part-time Chef Manager to oversee their Café operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, maintaining a clean environment, and providing diverse catering options. Ideal candidates should have experience in catering and supervisory roles. The position offers 28 hours of work per week with a salary range between £18-£20k pro rata.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering environment is essential.
• Supervisory experience in a café or restaurant setting.
• Full driving license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Café.
• Recruit and train staff for efficient service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the Café environment.

Skills

Catering and supervisory experience

Team management

Healthy cooking options

Education

Catering or hospitality qualification

Job description

Overview

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 wholesalers 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.

Requirements

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

How to apply

Please apply using 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

Closing date for applications – 27th Jan 2012

With regret, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the successful applicant will be asked to undertake a CRB check.

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