Kitchen Manager

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an artisan coffee roasting and hospitality business that, since opening in 2017, has expanded to serve freshly roasted coffee, brunch, and cocktails across Brighton and Sussex.

Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.

We believe that small change can make a big difference with sustainability and our environment. We roast organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans. This directly helps the farmers and the community they live in.

We are looking for a passionate Head Chef who thrives under pressure and has a natural ability to lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen to ensure team members and guests have a great experience every visit.

Our Trading Post Coffee Houses offer all-day dining with a focus on fresh, seasonal and organic produce.

As a Head Chef you’ll be a true leader with a big personality that embodies what great hospitality looks like. You’ll be leading and engaging the team to deliver great hospitality and impeccable standards whilst driving sales and a strong commercial performance. Specifically you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen operation and performance, including food, health and safety, menu development, food quality and standards, brand standards, kitchen operations, guest experience, ordering, stock management, sales and profit.

What You Can Expect Your Responsibilities to Be...

• Ensure food products and standards are carried out within the required service timings
• Ensure the reputation for excellent food and service is upheld at all times
• Ensure the kitchen is always clean and well equipped for service
• Be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed customer expectations
• Lead from the front, developing and engaging the kitchen team to maximise performance and personal development
• Set and achieve goals, both commercial and personal
• Driven to problem solve and take action before being asked and seeing tasks through to completion
• Be the face of positivity and motivation, bringing your best and most positive self at all times
• Live our Company values
• Undertake regular training and always be striving for self-improvement
• Work to support a busy team and take an active part in contributing to team-driven results
• Display a smart and professional appearance, always striving to represent Trading Post Coffee Roasters in a positive way

The Skills We are Looking For...

• Experience in a similar role with a proven track record of leading kitchens to success
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to quickly prioritise tasks
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Dedicated team-player with an 'all in this together' attitude and results-driven
• Managing safety standards to the required standard
• Enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn new skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• An effective communicator to enable dialogue with teammates and customers

What Extras We Offer...

• £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience 
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Team Card Membership:
• 50% off all food and beverage at every Trading Post Coffee Roasters Coffee House
• 25% off all food and beverage at every Beachfront Leisure venue
• Retail discount on our in-house coffee blends and single origins
  
• Discounted meals and free coffee on duty
• Access to Wellness Scheme

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a copy of your CV alongside your application.

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this position.

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an artisan coffee roasting and hospitality business that, since opening in 2017, has expanded to serve freshly roasted coffee, brunch, and cocktails across Brighton and Sussex.

Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.

We believe that small change can make a big difference with sustainability and our environment. We roast organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans. This directly helps the farmers and the community they live in.

We are looking for a passionate Head Chef who thrives under pressure and has a natural ability to lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen to ensure team members and guests have a great experience every visit.

Our Trading Post Coffee Houses offer all-day dining with a focus on fresh, seasonal and organic produce.

As a Head Chef you’ll be a true leader with a big personality that embodies what great hospitality looks like. You’ll be leading and engaging the team to deliver great hospitality and impeccable standards whilst driving sales and a strong commercial performance. Specifically you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen operation and performance, including food, health and safety, menu development, food quality and standards, brand standards, kitchen operations, guest experience, ordering, stock management, sales and profit.

What You Can Expect Your Responsibilities to Be...

• Ensure food products and standards are carried out within the required service timings
• Ensure the reputation for excellent food and service is upheld at all times
• Ensure the kitchen is always clean and well equipped for service
• Be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed customer expectations
• Lead from the front, developing and engaging the kitchen team to maximise performance and personal development
• Set and achieve goals, both commercial and personal
• Driven to problem solve and take action before being asked and seeing tasks through to completion
• Be the face of positivity and motivation, bringing your best and most positive self at all times
• Live our Company values
• Undertake regular training and always be striving for self-improvement
• Work to support a busy team and take an active part in contributing to team-driven results
• Display a smart and professional appearance, always striving to represent Trading Post Coffee Roasters in a positive way

The Skills We are Looking For...

• Experience in a similar role with a proven track record of leading kitchens to success
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to quickly prioritise tasks
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Dedicated team-player with an 'all in this together' attitude and results-driven
• Managing safety standards to the required standard
• Enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn new skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• An effective communicator to enable dialogue with teammates and customers

What Extras We Offer...

• £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience 
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Team Card Membership:
• 50% off all food and beverage at every Trading Post Coffee Roasters Coffee House
• 25% off all food and beverage at every Beachfront Leisure venue
• Retail discount on our in-house coffee blends and single origins
  
• Discounted meals and free coffee on duty
• Access to Wellness Scheme

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a copy of your CV alongside your application.

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this position.

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.