Chef Manager

Last edited by ModernArtOxford on 28 June 2024
Salary / Fee: 
£33,000 - £35,000
Closing Date: 
Friday, 19 July, 2024

Modern Art Oxford is hiring a Chef Manager for its brand new café! This summer we will open our new artist-designed destination café. We are looking for a passionate, creative individual to create a menu that will reflect the design and continue to be accessible to our visitors.

Our cafe is an important part of the gallery, and our Chef Manager is responsible for providing a welcoming, friendly environment, serving a high quality menu with excellent customer service. This is an operational and hands on role where the large majority of time is spent planning and preparing the cafe food and drinks and interacting with the general public. The Chef Manager is also responsible for the supervision and the rota management of our cafe staff, and will collaborate closely with our Commercial Manager to maximise profits and further develop the Cafe in line with the Gallery's aims and objectives.

Job Requirements:

Essential Skills & Experience

-Passion for creating quality fresh food, innovative recipe development.
-Experience in menu development and adapting based on feedback.
-Excellent attention to detail and food presentation.
-Flexible, innovative approach to sales strategies.
-Experience in a similar caf environment (food prep, cooking, stock management, cash handling).
-NVQ Level 2+ or equivalent qualification.
-Level 2 Hygiene, Food Allergens Awareness, and Licensed Premises qualifications; willingness to train to Level 3.
-Barista experience with a range of coffees and hot drinks.
-Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
-Experience negotiating with suppliers.
-High customer service standards.
-Self-motivated, able to work independently.
-Staff management experience.
-Enthusiastic, approachable, team player.

Desirable Skills & Experience

-Rota management experience.
-Availability for weekends and evenings.
-Interest in contemporary art.

A full list of the job responsibilities and requirements can be found here: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/chef-manager-...

Apply here: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/chef-manager-...

Contact Details: 

If you have any questions about the role or would like to know more about the application process, please email recruitment@modernartoxford.org.uk

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