Live in Couple: a Cook and also a Front of House team member, required for a lovely Café which also offers a Takeaway Service, located in the coastal area of Kingsbridge, Devon. This is a seasonal role with the potential for longer term. Experience preferred; however, training will be provided if you are not experienced for either role.
Double accommodation is available which will suit a couple due to the layout of the accommodation. This property is on a bus route; however, a car would be advantageous. If you enjoy the outdoors and living and working in a coastal location, this could be for you.
Our client, a Café, is opening for the season and is located on the coast with panoramic sea views. It is a very popular meeting place offering a classic range of seaside meals, including renowned fish and chips, stone baked pizzas, burgers, salads, and a children's menu along with fresh coffee, tea, and cakes.
The season will start mid-March through to the end of September. There may be the possibility for longer-term work after the busy season also.
As a Couple, you will work as part of a small team. The front of house role is mainly front of house; however, someone who is flexible and does not mind stepping in to help out in the kitchen will be advantageous to cover breaks etc. Previous experience in hospitality or retail is advantageous; however, training will be provided. You will be team players with a hands-on approach providing a friendly and positive customer service to guests. Shift work is involved to include the busy weekends on a rota basis.
Front of House Team Member - Sample of Main Duties Include:
1. Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
2. Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
3. Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
4. Organize and supervise shifts
5. Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
6. Manage restaurant's good image and suggest ways to improve it
7. Control and identify measures to cut staff costs
8. Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
9. Manage and control stock levels and stock ordering
10. Look after the phone answer machine, changing the message when we change the hours
11. Observe café TripAdvisor, Google, the website, and Facebook, advising when necessary
12. Open up and close down, to be completed or delegated to staff members
13. Complete a daily sheet plan for the next day with weather in mind so the next day goes smoothly
14. Cleaning schedule to be completed or delegated to staff members
15. Deep cleaning to be completed or delegated to staff members
16. Stock ordering to be completed or delegated to staff members
17. Print out and restock all forms needed in the kitchen and restaurant from the office
Cook - Sample of Main Duties Include:
1. Store and label food
2. Stock rotation, control, and ordering
3. Understand the kitchen equipment and the operation of the equipment
4. Maintain a clean work environment, including floors and walls
5. Clean extractor filters daily with help
6. Responsible for cooking and knowledge of the entire menu - Burgers, fish/chips, and pizzas
7. Clean kitchen and equipment according to routine schedule
8. Complete the kitchen diary daily and record fish outtake, problems, and successes
9. Prep up for the day using the prep list and alert if there are problems on supply
10. Keep all food storage areas, refrigerator, freezer, etc. clean and organized
11. Temperature control recording managed daily of fridges and freezers
12. Help in all areas of the kitchen - sometimes may be needed to serve or wrap up food
13. Can work alone in the kitchen when it is quiet and as part of a team
14. Ability to ask for help when needed
15. Smart uniform and sensible shoes; hair always tied back, or hat worn
16. Keep all storage areas tidy, safe, and clean
17. Must complete training for food hygiene
18. Be able to lift, bend, and reach
Requirements for the Roles Include:
1. Flexible shifts covering lunch and dinner service, including weekends
2. Smart appearance, excellent communication skills with a passion for guest service
3. Hands-on, engaging, warm, and welcoming to guests
4. Cover staffing breaks
Live-in available for a couple in a double room with a small kitchen/living room. Transport - car is desirable due to location; however, there is a bus service. Salary £12.25 / hr for both roles.
Please send an up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We look forward to receiving all applications; however, due to the high number of applications, we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However, for more information or opportunities, please contact us or forward your CV for consideration.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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