Jobs and Volunteering

Location: Hackney

Role: Chef (Service // Prep)

Start Date: From 31st March or earlier.

We are looking for an energetic cook to join our kitchen team in e5 Bakehouse. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in cooking with beautiful produce surrounded by people passionate about their work. 

During the summer and autumn months you will have the unique opportunity to work with organic produce grown using regenerative farming methods on our very own farm in Suffolk, which is then delivered directly to the bakehouse every week! E5 Bakehouse is a place that champions sustainability, celebrates diversity, loves feeding the community, advocates for knowledge sharing and inspires craftsmanship. We have two existing sites at London Fields and Poplar. If you are a curious person who shares similar values and has a genuine passion for good food and joyful cooking then this is the job for you.

e5 Bakehouse follows London Living Wage guidance, but wage can be discussed based on experience. A hearty lunch and drinks will be provided on shift and staff discounts in our shop are just some of the perks of the job!

We ask for a minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen setting. The role is approx. 3-5 days p/week, including weekends and daytimes only. 

A hearty lunch and drinks will be provided while on shift and staff discounts in our shop are just some of the perks of the job! 

If you would like to know more about the role and are interested in applying please respond to this job listing with your CV and a cover letter attached. 

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: ~£14.50 /hour

Location: Hackney, E8

Hours: Part Time - (possibility of full time if happy to work across multiple sites). 

Description:

Are you passionate about coffee, sustainability and customer service? Do you enjoy working as part of a team who are passionate about what they do? We are on the lookout for an energetic individual to help manage our FOH team at e5 Bakehouse in Hackney. We’re looking for someone who has a good level of barista experience, experience in a management role, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for customer service to join our team.

Your main role is to support the team throughout the daily running of the FOH operation by delegating daily tasks, taking deliveries, keeping the shop presentable and well stocked, providing great customer service, monitoring checklists, etc. This role is shared with other shift managers, and overseen by our FOH manager.

Your Role:

• Team Leadership & Management: Manage the FOH team, ensuring high standards for coffee, customer service, and café operations.
• FOH & General Management: Oversee daily operations of the café and manage stock, equipment, and general administrative duties.
• Growth & Improvement: You’ll have the opportunity to bring forward ideas to enhance our service, operations, and offerings. As we are an ever-evolving business, there’s plenty of room for professional growth and development alongside the company.

Requirements:

• Experience Leading a Team: Strong leadership and management experience, with at least 2 years in hospitality.
• Barista Skills: Proven experience as a barista, with the ability to maintain high standards in coffee preparation.
• Passion for sourdough & sustainability: We want all of our staff to understand and embody our company ethos, so an interest in our values is important to us. 

Benefits:

• Perks on the Job: Enjoy discounts on all of our retail items, plenty of free coffee during your shifts, and a free, nourishing meal each day.
• Community & Socials: Regular staff socials and events.
• Growth Opportunities: E5 is a growing business, and we’re committed to providing staff with opportunities to develop their skills and grow with us.

How To Apply:

If you'd like to be considered for this role, please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@e5bakehouse.com.

We are celebrating our 15th year anniversary this year, and what better way to celebrate than to open up a new site!

E5 Bakehouse is a place that champions sustainability, celebrates diversity, loves feeding the community, advocates for knowledge sharing and inspires craftsmanship. We have two existing sites at London Fields and Poplar. 

As the General Manager of a new and exciting site at the V&A East Storehouse, you'll be the driving force behind the concept that marries the rich cultural heritage of the V&A with the innovative spirit of e5 Bakehouse. As the key liaison, you'll be at the forefront of a partnership that's set to add something special to the cultural landscape of East London. Your ability to navigate compliance protocols while fostering creativity will be crucial in this role. e5 is a fun place to work, it’s also one of the busiest; you’ll be joining a team of fully focused, energetic, passionate and switched on people. If you're excited about creating great experiences, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in dynamic environments, then this role is calling your name. 

Job Ad attached. 

Please reply with your cover letter and CV. 

Interview will be held in the week starting 1st of April.