Position Overview & Specifications

Drift In West is a family run takeaway food and beverage service within the West Wittering Estate, West Sussex, surrounded by the natural and unspoilt beach.

We are passionate about serving freshly prepared takeaway food and drinks. It is important to us to provide both a fast and quality service which culminates in the ultimate customer experience.

Our varied menu caters to all food tastes including vegetarian and vegan.

We are looking for various chefs to join our team. From Senior Chef de Partie to Head Chef.

The Chef Role:

Prep and keep stock of ingredients required for service
Provide support to junior chefs in best practices, cleanliness standards and safety
Follow the direction given by the Head Chef to prepare and present the meals
Follow health codes and cleanliness standards in the food storage areas and kitchen
Anticipate and communicate shortages to the Head Chef

The Head Chef Role:

Lead the kitchen team in all aspects of preparation, service and close
Oversees and organises kitchen stock and ingredients
Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organised for quality assurance
Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, and training opportunities

Required Skills and Experience:

You will ideally have previous experience within a fast paced restaurant kitchen.
Adaptive organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
You will have a passion for your role and a motivation for continual learning – yourself and others.
You will lead by example - hard working, have a positive attitude and an exceptional team player.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30-60 per week

Salary: £10.50-£15.00 per hour

Benefits: