Our Story
As one of the fastest-growing retailers of musical instruments and equipment, Gear4music is proud to be at the forefront of the music industry. We are more than just a retailer. We are a community of music enthusiasts who are committed to providing the best possible online shopping experience for our customers. Our passion for music drives us to constantly innovate and improve our offerings, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our vision.
Your part in the performance:
- At our bustling head office on Holgate Park Drive we currently require a sous chef to join the kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a small team in our well-equipped café and bar. We offer high quality, yet good value, lunches, sandwiches and snacks, alongside occasional corporate hospitality when required.
- The successful applicant will be working closely with our experienced head-chef, as well as playing an instrumental part in the day-to-day operation. Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Head Chef to run the kitchen
- Keeping high standards of H&S and F&H
- Assisting with stock control and reporting
- Building a good rapport with customers
- Contributing towards imaginative and healthy menus
- Serving food to valued members of Gear4Music staff
- Ensuring the canteen and kitchen are kept to a high standard
- Assisting with high-level corporate functions
The hours for this role will be 07:30am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday ( No regular weekends or evenings!)
From time to time there will also be some additional shifts required to cover functions held in the company bar and café area (usually once a month, no weekends).
Your Skills and Experience: What We're Looking For
Whilst we have an idea in mind of what we need, we are inclusive, and we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences interested in becoming part of this dynamic team. If you are excited but not sure you tick every box, please apply, you may be the exact person we are looking for.
- Salary £25-27k depending on experience
- A passion for good food quality
- NVQ Level 2 in food preparation or similar City & Guilds
- An excellent understanding of H&S and F&H regulations
- Basic financial and commercial awareness
- Working closely with a small team of kitchen assistants
- Strong customer service skills
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible including occasional out of normal hours working
What we'll give you
Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we want to help you get the most out of your work and your free time, setting clear objectives and providing development opportunities, whilst ensuring your general wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds.
A generous discount scheme if you want to buy a product from us.
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, helping you to manage personal issues at work and at home.
- A discounted on-site café and bar at HQ.
- An employee referral scheme.
- Development opportunities and regular one to ones.
Plus, all the usual things you'd expect:
- Employer pension scheme.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- A relaxed dress code and great coffee machine.
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