Tennial Personnel are currently recruiting for a reliable, enthusiastic and customer-focused Assistant Manager / Cook to join our client's waterfront café based in Levington on a temporary to permanent or permanent basis depending on business requirements.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the café, supporting with food and drink preparation, customer service, stock and supply ordering, and general operational duties. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working with customers and has a passion for food and hospitality.
The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling practices, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. Previous cooking or café/hospitality experience would be preferred, although the right attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
Due to the waterfront location, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own transport.
Hours: 5 days out of 7, including weekends, 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and serving a range of food and drinks to a high standard.
- Ensuring food is prepared, handled and stored safely in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
- Greeting customers in a friendly and professional manner and providing excellent customer service.
- Taking customer orders and handling payments where required.
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the café and assisting with general operational duties.
- Ordering food, drink and other supplies to ensure the café remains adequately stocked.
- Monitoring stock levels and reporting any shortages or requirements.
- Ensuring food preparation areas, kitchen facilities and customer areas are kept clean, tidy and hygienic.
- Following all company food safety, health and safety and hygiene procedures.
- Supporting with opening and closing duties as required.
- Assisting with the supervision and smooth running of the café in the absence of senior management.
- Dealing with customer queries and resolving any issues in a professional and helpful manner.
- Supporting other members of the café team during busy periods.
- Ensuring a consistently high standard of food, service and cleanliness is maintained.
Skills Required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly and approachable manner.
- Previous cooking, café, hospitality or food service experience would be preferred.
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
- Ability to prepare food confidently and work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Reliable and responsible approach to work, with good attendance and timekeeping.
- Customer-focused attitude with a professional and positive approach.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
- Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own transport due to the location of the café.
Qualifications Required
- Previous experience in a cooking, café, hospitality or food preparation environment would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of food hygiene and food handling procedures.
- A Food Hygiene qualification would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence with access to own transport is essential due to the location.
- Relevant hospitality, catering or food safety qualifications would be advantageous.
Keywords
- Assistant Manager
- Chef
- Cafe
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