Chef de Partie Breakfast / Lunch

Cafe Lewi is seeking a passionate and skilled chef to join our team. The successful applicate must be able to work weekends.This role is for breakfast / lunch shifts wednesday - sunday. No Cash, No sponsorship. We offer something different to other cafes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Menu Planning and Preparation: Develop and prepare a variety of delicious, fresh, and innovative dishes that align with the vision and style of Café Lewi. Ensure food is prepared in a timely, consistent, and high-quality manner. 

• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and taste. Monitor portion sizes, plating, and the overall quality of dishes being served. 

• Inventory and Ordering: Assist in managing inventory, order ingredients, and ensure that the kitchen is well-stocked. Minimize food waste and ensure proper storage of ingredients. 

• Health and Safety: Follow all health and safety regulations, including food safety practices, cleanliness of kitchen equipment, and sanitation procedures. Ensure that the kitchen maintains compliance with local health codes. 

• Team Leadership: Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring they perform their tasks efficiently and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization. Train, mentor, and motivate junior kitchen staff and ensure that all team members are aligned with the café’s culinary standards. 

• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure that all meals meet customer expectations, addressing any concerns with professionalism. Be open to feedback and adjust dishes as needed to meet customer needs and preferences. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with Café Lewi’s front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service, effective communication, and a pleasant dining experience for customers. 

• Menu Development: Contribute ideas to new dishes, seasonal specials, and food trends to keep the menu fresh, interesting, and aligned with customer expectations. 

• Maintenance: Keep kitchen equipment and tools in good working order, reporting any issues to the Café Manager for repair or replacement. 

Salary would depend on experience after a trial has been completed. The trial would last from 30min - 1 hour at Cafe Lewi.