Sous Chef

Job Description

Are you the type of person that gets out of bed on the right side every day? If so, we’d like you to come and join our happiness as our Senior Brunch Chef in one of our kitchens!

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an artisanal 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 are at the heart of everything we do. We aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.

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

Why Join Us

• Free food and coffee while on shift
• 50% off all food and beverage at every Trading Post Coffee Roasters Coffee House
• Retail discount on our in house coffee blends and single origins
• Access to Wellness Scheme
• Employee progression plans

As Senior Brunch Chef, you will ensure the quality and presentation of the food served from the Kitchen is of the highest standard at all times. You will work with the Head Chef to ensure a smooth running daily kitchen operation, maintaining and enhancing service to the guests and to maximise profit at all times. You will also work to ensure that all areas of the venue are operating at the highest food safety levels at all times.

You will be a team player and, where required, be flexible and adaptable to support in our kitchen areas as the business needs dictate.

The Skills We are Looking For

• 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
• Mindful of observing and safeguarding safety standards
• Enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn new skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Effective communicator to enable dialogue with teammates and customers

What You Can Expect Your Responsibilities to Be

• Managing all aspects of a high volume and fast paced kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Lead the team to follow the company specification for all food in the absence of the Head Chef
• Motivate all team members in the absence of the Head Chef
• Display a smart and professional appearance, always striving to represent Trading Post Coffee Roasters in a positive way

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.