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KITCHEN TEAM
Who we are looking for
Full time head chef for new coffee shop deli, 48+ hours
We are looking for a warm and hardworking individual to head up our kitchen. Situated in our new city centre site is a 30-40 cover open plan kitchen/deli. This role would suit an experienced chef who wants to work more sociable hours varied between 7am-7pm. The focus will be on fresh local produce with the opportunity to work with independent local growers and suppliers. We will be serving both an open counter, deli style take away offering as well as a streamlined menu for seated dining from breakfast through to lunch. Further down the line, we will also be adding the opportunity to host super clubs in the evenings alongside other chefs, a great chance to explore your creative flare. Level 3 food hygiene proffered minimum level 2 and we will pay for the course to upgrade to 3. As a family run business, we are looking for a person who wants to help grow a committed and happy team in a creative and welcoming environment. £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
Full time Sous Chef 48+ hours or X2 Part time Sous Chefs
We are looking for Sous chefs to join our team. We would consider two part time or one full time team member depending on availability. Situated in our new city centre site is a 30-40 cover open plan kitchen/deli. This role would suit experienced Sous chefs who want to grow their creativity and skillset as part of a small team. The hours of work are sociable hours, varied between 7am-7pm with the option of getting involved in event/supper clubs some evenings. We are looking for a calm and upbeat personality who can support the head chef and step up when needed. As a family run business, we are looking for people who want to be part of a committed and happy team in a creative and welcoming environment. £26,000- £28,000 dependent on experience (pro rata equivalent for two part timers)
Please send your application to hello@makersquarter.co.uk
JOIN OUR POTTERY TEAM
Who we are looking for
We are looking for friendly, considerate, team players to join our Pottery department. This is a fantastic opportunity, with huge scope for growth over the next 3 years.
The role includes a mixture of teaching, technician work, and day to day organising of bookings/events/members sessions. We will consider
both full & part time hours for the right candidates and could offer less hours to two candidates should you feel you are right for some but not all of this role
The new Pottery studio is part of a larger Maker Space, we are looking for someone to embrace the role of helping to grow the studio to reach its full potential. Candidates must be skilled and passionate potters.Preferred candidates would have some life experience in running their own businesses, understanding what it takes to make a success of something and grow a business as part of a team.
We are looking for someone with drive and passion, that will use their initiative and creative flair to help execute interesting classes and events, generally helping to lift the studio into a thriving pottery classroom & community. It is hugely important to us that the right candidate is friendly, articulate, personable and has a good sense of humour.
Candidates must be happy to work with pupils of various skill levels and adapt their teaching method to make each person feel comfortable & confident.
You will be part of a pottery community, helping it grow and evolve, as the business does, is key; helping to welcome new members, doing inductions and assisting them with any queries along the way.
We are looking forward to finding a team member ready to embrace this exciting opportunity!
SKILLS REQUIRED
Organised: Candidates must be punctual and reliable and be able to keep on top of studio schedules and duties.
Creative Flare: Assist us in designing & implementing fun classes in both Throwing & Hand building ensuring people come away with stylised and beautiful ceramics to be proud of.
Marketing savvy: We are looking for someone who will take the initiative to document daily tasks and classes in order to make good content for social media and marketing purposes.
Customer service & relations: Ensure all pupils and members are happy and well looked after, encouraging a good community to grow.
Technician work: We require 2+ years of experience working in a communal pottery studio and the ability to lift and work with large quantities of clay. Our brand new and well equipped studio is set up to make technician work as streamlined as possible with use of an electric pug mill, double clay trap system & large reclaim table.
Technician tasks will include;
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Keeping a clean and safe working environment for all with daily cleaning duties.
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Prepping clay/reclaiming clay.
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Processing pots from classes, trimming, bisque firing, glazing, firing.
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Having good knowledge of glazes and the ability to curate a selection of in house glazes in a timely and cost effective manner.
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Keeping on top of a tight firing schedule and communicating to customers when their pots are ready to collect; ensuring the collection process runs smoothly and efficiently.
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Kiln work; Managing the kiln schedules, loading and unloading.
Various hours available; a mixture of both weekdays and weekends.
We would like each candidate to send their CV with a cover letter of around 500+ words, letting us know of any relevant work/life experience you have that you feel make you a good fit for this specific role We would also like to view some examples of your pottery work via either E-portfolio or social channels.
Level of wage dependent on experience and hours,
Technician work from £12.60p/h -Teaching up to £20 p/h
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
Please send your application to hello@makersquarter.co.uk
