We here at Siamo Recruitment are pleased to present that we’re working with a unique and well-reviewed café/restaurant. The highly acclaimed café has previously been ranked as one of the top 10 places to eat in the Cirencester area and they’re looking for a new chef to keep up the image.

With a lot of traffic coming through, especially throughout the summer, we’re looking for a chef who thrives in a face paced environment and is happy to take charge and provide encouragement and motivation to those working around them.

What’s in it for you?

• 22 days annual leave, rising annually to 25. There is a bank holiday allowance on top of this
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible lunch break, up to 30 minutes

What will your responsibilities be as the chef?

• Cooking - using grills, ovens, fryers and more
• Leading food preparation - first preparing for breakfast and then for lunch, daily
• Ensuring each workstation is kept to high cleanliness and hygiene standards, cleaning the kitchen at the end of every shift
• Calling orders for other kitchen staff and assigning duties to a team of 2-4.
• Managing inventory and placing regular orders
• Plating and presenting food ready to be sent out
• Keeping safety in mind at all times, ensuring slip or trip risks, are removed; making sure anything sharp, hot, or heavy is stored and used properly

What qualities are ideal in a chef?

• Experience leading a team, prepping and cooking food in a commercial kitchen is necessary
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management and organization
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Team player with good communication
• Attention to detail and presentation
• Driving License (accessing this location is not possible via public transport)
• Experience working in a fast paced environment will be very beneficial

Working hours are 09:00-17:00

On the fringes of Cirencester, this role is not even a 10-minute commute from Cirencester, South Cerney, Tetbury, and Malmesbury!