Vacancies: Deen City Farm p/t Cafe Manager

Deen City Farm is looking to recruit a part-time Chef Manager to run its busy and vibrant Café for four days per week

Contract Type:		Part-Time, Permanent
Hours:		9.15am to 4.15pm for four days per week (total of 28 hrs) inc. one day per weekend
Salary range:		£18-£20k (Pro rata on a 40 hr week) hourly: £8.65-£9.61

Deen City Farm is a successful community resource comprising a city farm, riding school and garden project based in the London Borough of Merton. Our Café is integral to bringing visitors to the Farm and ensuring a quality visitor experience.

Specific duties of the Chef Manager role include:• Supplying a diverse range of Café catering, taking into consideration customer demand, customer satisfaction, a need for healthy eating options, cost of ingredients and efficiency/waste.

• Sourcing stock from a variety of wholesaler and retailers, including locally-produced food; preparing and cooking dishes so that there can be pre-made and homemade catering options.

• Recruiting, training and supervising staff in the Café to ensure a high level of customer experience and team working; supervising and supporting volunteers assigned to the Café in conjunction with the volunteer co-ordinator.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and inviting Café environment for all Farm users.

Applicants should have previous catering and supervisory experience. A catering or hospitality qualification is advantageous. A full driving licence is a significant advantage.

Please apply using our standard Application Form (available through www.deencityfarm.co.uk or by writing to us at Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Avenue, LONDON, SW19 2RR). Send the application form with a covering letter to Jon Stone, Operations Manager.

Closing date for applications – 27th Jan 2012

With regret, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the successful applicant will be asked to undertake a CRB check.

Deen City Farm is an equal opportunities employer and registered charity, No. 1008028.