Creative Cook Chef / Management opportunity / Antipodean Inspired Cafe
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic creative cook / chef to join our friendly team at Sawyer and Gray. A friendly and very approachable personality is required. Attention to detail and ability to work to time schedules and under your own initiative is essential. Motivation and energy to go the extra mile. Strong organisational skills and a focus on cleanliness. Sense of responsibility and commitment.
The role requires mixed duties which predominantly involves food, preparing orders, assisting us in developing our creative brunch and evening menus whether it be Antipodean, European or British Inspired. Thinking of ways we can improve our service times. You will need a knowledge of the current London brunch trends and the ability to think ‘ outside the box ’ with seasonal ingredients . You will be working with our stylist to promote what we offer through social media and through our website and other publicity. and ensuring all plates leave the kitchen to a constant standard of quality, quantity and presentation. You will be working along side our other chefs therefore communication is important in planning menus and preps and ordering and ensuring they are kept up to date with changes.
The successful candidate will also have a key role and essential link between the floor and the kitchen. This could include training, ingredient information so that the floor staff can sell our food offer with confidence and passion.
You will also be required to offer vital assistance to the counter staff during busy periods and manage the service. A willingness to help out and ability to deal face to face with our customers is required.
Baking and bread making experience would be an advantage. Must be able to work weekends. Training key floor staff to step into the food counter role, basic food prep and plating of specials to allow us greater flexibility with rostering and weekend days off requests. Both owners have a hands on role in the business so you will be working closely with them on developing new ideas, efficiency.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about food and wants wants a varied and interesting role.
