Head Chef - Columbus Café Hornby

Columbus Cafe at Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby is award winning, locally owned and has a focus on a fresh, premium quality food offer that is produced in our own kitchen. 

Columbus Coffee Hornby is looking for a Cafe head chef. This person will be passionate about food, flavours and presentation. They will be committed to bringing new ideas to keep our offering exciting as well as delivering on the tried-and-true Columbus favourites.

About the role

• Full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked Sunday to Thursday. 
• There are early starts (6.15am / 7am) for breakfast/lunch service and no late nights.
• Involves leadership of a very capable team of 2 chefs.
• There will be training and support available from the Columbus Chef trainer.
  

Key responsibilities

• Run daily prep and service to tight timelines (breakfast & lunch)
• Ensure our cabinet is full of appealing items and a la carte menu is served quickly and consistently
• Own FCP, allergen management and site H&S
• Maintain equipment, cleanliness and compliance documentation.
• Oder, receive and manage inventory; control COGS and waste.
• Forecasting of production to ensure stock levels are correct and team have a clear understanding of what their day looks like
  

What will you bring?

• 3-5 years' experience in a senior role in high-volume kitchen
• Previous experience with cabinet, baking and cook to order food service
• The ability to ensure consistency of quality, portion size and presentation according to Columbus standards
• Experience with all areas of Food Control plans and Health and Safety
• Calm, organised leadership; clear communication in a busy environment
• Reliability, speed and consistency
• Baking skills are a must as we bake a lot of our own biscuits, cakes, slices as well as daily scones and muffins.
  

What’s in it for you:

In return we offer an awesome company culture, fuelled by lots of great coffee and people as well as on the job training.  Daytime hours only!

Please note:

• Availability over Christmas and New Year is a must (non-negotiable).

If this role sounds like you, please apply online with a current CV and covering letter.