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Reference Number
VAC2000036065
Closing Date
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Duration
1 Year
Planned Start Date
Salary
£8,736 a year
Apprenticeship Area
Catering and hospitality
Training Course
Production chef (level 2)
Apprenticeship Standard
Production chef

Job description

Join our small, creative hospitality team! You'll support kitchen prep, recipe development, customer service, food hygiene, and social media promotion. We are looking for someone passionate about social dining, teamwork, and helping grow our food and drink offering in a vibrant, creative setting.

Our food service is centred around creating a welcoming social dining experience within a creative and community
focused environment.

The successful applicant will play an important role in ensuring that customers receive high-quality food, excellent
service, and a memorable experience. In addition to kitchen and tearoom duties, the role will also provide
opportunities to contribute ideas for menu development, support promotional activities through social media, and
help strengthen customer engagement.

The position involves supporting the preparation, presentation, and delivery of our tearoom service, afternoon tea
experiences, and crafternoon bookings. Working closely with colleagues, you will help maintain high standards across all aspects of food preparation, customer care, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of tasks and responsibilities, including:

  • Food Preparation and Kitchen Service: Assisting with the preparation, assembly, and presentation of food and drink for daily tearoom service, afternoon tea events, and special bookings. This includes following recipes, preparing ingredients, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring food is served efficiently and attractively.
  • Customer Service and Hospitality: Providing a warm, friendly, and professional service to all customers.

You will be expected to greet visitors, respond to enquiries, assist with customer requests, and help create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages repeat visits and positive customer experiences.

  • Stock Management and Administration: Supporting the monitoring of stock levels, recording inventory, rotating stock appropriately, and assisting with the ordering of ingredients and supplies. Accurate administration and attention to detail are important to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Food Hygiene and Housekeeping: Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen and customer areas. This includes following food safety procedures, adhering to hygiene regulations, cleaning equipment and workspaces, and ensuring all areas remain safe and compliant.
  • Menu and Recipe Development: Contributing ideas towards recipe creation, menu improvements, and seasonal food offerings. The role provides opportunities to participate in developing new products and enhancing the overall food and drink experience.
  • Customer Engagement and Social Media Support: Assisting with promoting the business through social media platforms by helping create engaging content, showcasing food and events, and supporting marketing activities that encourage customer interaction and growth.

Vacancy information

21 hours a week, 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • GCSE English 9-3 (Essential)
  • GCSE Maths 9-3 (Essential)

Production Chef Level 2
12 Months (+3 for completion of end point assessments.)

Everything is demonstrated in the workplace. 

Customer service is included, as this qualification requires you to serve as well as cook.

We are interested in finding the right candidate for our team long-term.

Employer information

A multi-award winning gallery, tearoom and creative space. Known for being a place for beautiful gifts, great tasting foo and memorable craft experiences. Our gallery showcases hand-crafted collection, while our tearoom services freshly prepared, seasonal own-recipe menus. Our team organises and hosts memorable experiences from creative workshops, our popular Crafternoons and our five-star Afternoon Teas, whether they’re for bridal parties, baby showers or birthdays – or simply solo visits to relax and create. 

Vacancy location

Address Details:

DEBBIE BRYAN LTD
4-6 ST. PETERS GATE
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 2JG