Chef Wanted – Chesil Beach Cafe, Abbotsbury

Do you have a passion for seafood and fancy working the summer in a consistently 5* reviewed beach cafe with high standards? We are looking for a full-time (preferred) or part-time reliable, confident, hard working and enthusiastic individual to join our team. A team player who mucks in & can have fun in a positive environment by the sea. Immediate start until the end of the season in October. Do you…? – Have a keen interest in beachside seafood cafe style dishes. – Have experience working in a small kitchen setting. Can you….? – Take pride in preparing fresh food and local ingredients to cook a variety of dishes with a flare for menu development in accordance with established recipes and standards. – Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, adhering to food safety regulations & procedures. – Stock management, including ordering. – Ensure timely and efficient service during busy periods. – Serve food to customers (on the odd occasion – we do have a KP), providing excellent customer service with pride. Availability – We are open Wed – Sun 9.30am – 4.30pm (7pm of Fri eves) and are looking for someone who can do as many shifts as they can, particularly weekends when we are at our most busiest. If you want to just get your head down and earn as much as you can working Wed – Sun throughout the summer, that’s fine too! Your typical hours would be 8am – 4pm, with a break between breakfast service (9.30am – 11.30am) and lunchtime service (12.00 – 3pm). Our Friday Night Fish Fry is 5.30pm – 7pm (kitchen closes at 3pm on a Friday and service resumes at 5.30pm). – Assist with occasional hospitality events as required – some of which may occur outside normal working times. You must have – Previous experience in food preparation and cooking (especially seafood) is essential; Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required) and Allergen Training Certificate (preferred). Your knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices are essential. – A genuine interest in customer service & pride in your food tastes & presentation. – Strong organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure. – Good communication skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork & customers. – The café is set in a rural location, so own transport is essential. Although the C1, X52 and X53 bus stop is 0.8 mile from the cafe (up/down hill), covering routes between Bridport and Weymouth. The cafe is a 10 minute (ish – hilly!) cycle ride from the bus stop. You must be – Over 18yrs. Pay – Dependent on experience – Pension and Holiday Pay – Uniform (t-shirt) is provided – Share of tips – Meals included – Free parking.