COBBS FARM CO is looking for employees for positions:
manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
excellent communication both verbal and written
confidence in dealing with members of the public
desire to ‘go the extra mile’ in serving the customer
fast thinking and the ability to react to changes in customer volume during the day
excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
approachable and friendly manner
monitor and control stock to ensure GP% is hit
controlling budgets
Requirements
A proven track record in a similar environment
sales flair
leadership skills
big charisma so you can chat easily with guests
enthusiasm for hospitality
to be a foodie
coffee enthusiast
experience at a Senior Supervisor or manager is essential
shop manager
Working hours
full-time
Salary
salary
Education
GCSE or equivalent
Responsibility
excellent communication both verbal and written
confidence in dealing with members of the public face to face and by telephone
desire to ‘go the extra mile’ in serving the customer
fast thinking and the ability to react to changes in customer volume during the day
we have very recently completed the acquisition of The Farm at Stratford and we are looking for the next leader who can help drive this business to be the best of the best
excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
approachable and friendly manner
you will be a proven leader who can get the best out of people and someone who always leads from the front
Requirements
retail sales: 1 year
managing: 1 year
customer service: 1 year
retail management: 1 year
management: 1 year
senior chef de partie
Working hours
full-time | Part-time
Salary
salary
Responsibility
ensuring high culinary standards
managing food purchasing and storage
maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
helping create new recipes and write menus
all aspects of health and safety and EHO
Requirements
city & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery
BTEC HND in professional cookery
A foundation degree in culinary arts
health and safety and food hygiene certificates
excellent cooking skills and passion to use seasonal, locally sourced produced wherever possible
an understanding of produce and ingredients
an ability to stay calm when pressure mounts
chef
Salary
salary
Requirements
leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
calm Under Pressure: Ability to stay calm and composed during busy periods
certificates: Health and safety and food hygiene certificates are beneficial
culinary Expertise: First-rate culinary skills and a passion for cooking with fresh, local ingredients
IT Skills: Basic IT skills are useful but not essential
chef: 1 year
chef: 5 years
Responsibility
kitchen Management: Oversee the entire kitchen operation, ensuring efficiency and organisation
team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
culinary Standards: Maintain high culinary standards and ensure the quality of all dishes
health and Safety: Ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
menu Development: Collaborate on new recipes and menu ideas, including specials
working Hours: 5 days over 7
hours: Up to 45 hours per week
butcher
Requirements
A proven track record in a similar environment
sales flair
leadership skills
big charisma so you can chat easily with our customers
enthusiasm for the trade
experience at a Senior level in a butchery
know how to train and develop our team
butcher Manager: 5 years
Responsibility
daily running of the butchery counter and maintaining fresh, enticing counter displays
knowing your cuts, and how to butcher skillfully- we are traditional butchers and break down all animals
A knowledge of dry ageing- we dry age as much of our beef as possible
understanding the importance of the provenance of our meats
costings and margin control- you must regularly cost out your meat, and ensure we are making the correct margins
achieve sales, margin and wage budgets set by the company
ordering stock to the business requirements
monthly stock takes and inputting these results onto computer systems
head chef
Responsibility
lead the kitchen team in preparing and serving breakfast and lunch, using the freshest ingredients available
maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste in line with Cobbs Farm Shop's ethos
manage kitchen operations, including ordering supplies, adhering to HACCP procedures, and ensuring compliance with EHO standards
demonstrate strong leadership skills by effectively managing the kitchen staff, fostering teamwork, and providing guidance
adapt quickly to changes in customer volume throughout the day while upholding efficiency and quality
collaborate with the Front of House team to guarantee seamless service and customer satisfaction
uphold a clean and organized kitchen environment while promoting a culture of safety and sanitation
you will also head up our production kitchen and the team, working closely with our Group Head to ensure the highest standards of food for our group
Requirements
proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a restaurant or hospitality setting
expertise in food preparation, cooking techniques, and menu planning
strong understanding of food safety regulations and best practices
demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop kitchen staff
excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and management
ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure
certificates: Health and safety and food hygiene certificates are beneficial
IT Skills: Basic IT skills are useful but not essential
barista
Requirements
excellent communication both verbal and written
ability to work as part of a small team
excellent customer service
confidence in dealing with members of the public face to face and by telephone
desire to ‘go the extra mile’ in serving the customer with an approachable and friendly manner
fast thinking and the ability to react to changes in customer volume during the day
excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
kitchen porter
Responsibility
your responsibilities include washing up, keeping floors clean, sanitizing food preparation areas, and occasionally helping with food prep ext