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Reporting to: Head Chef + Ops Director 

Location: E8, Hackney 

Contract: Full time, ~40 hours per week

Salary: £34K + Tronc 

The Role

An exciting opportunity to work alongside our talented Head Chef, leading a mostly female team of skilled, creative chefs. We offer excellent work–life balance with no evening shifts and aim to keep hours to 40 per week.

You’ll support the Head Chef across our service kitchen in Hackney and production kitchen supplying two other sites, plus daily catering and weekend brunch. The role includes contributing to seasonal menus, catering, and events, with scope for creative recipe development.

We champion seasonal, organic British produce and make as much as possible in-house – from jams and marmalades to pickles, ferments, and condiments.

This position is perfect for an experienced Senior CDP, or someone who already has Sous Chef experience who’s looking to step back from the stress of restaurant kitchens and/or evening shifts. We want someone who can make an impact, working with our Head Chef to improve systems, nurturing and training our team as we move forwards. 

 

Key Responsibilities
 

Cooking & Kitchen management:

• Cook delicious food with e5 principles in mind - seasonal, nutritious, avoiding waste.
• Be a role model for exceptional kitchen standards - maintaining a clean, tidy & organised space at all times.
• Cost dishes effectively, ensuring we are making a good margin on our products.
• Ensure everything sent out of our kitchen - daily dishes and catering  alike - are of the highest standard.
• Assist Head Chef with menu development and recipe testing/
• Demonstrate and enforce exceptional food hygiene standards
• Develop new menu ideas for all of our offerings (catering, breakfast, lunch, brunch). 

People Management & Communication:

• Be an e5 ambassador - live and breathe our ethos and share this passion with our team.
• Mentor and train junior staff; foster skill growth and a positive kitchen environment.
• Be an excellent communicator, ensuring kitchen staff and all other departments are well informed of everything that’s going on in the kitchen and elsewhere.
• Assist with performance reviews and feedback.
• Attend department meetings as needed and relay key information to the kitchen team.
• Lead the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef, as well as in their absence - ensuring shift structures and procedures are always followed.
• Have an approachable, positive and energetic outlook for the kitchen

Operational & Admin Tasks:

• Help manage inventory, stock control, ordering, and supplier communication.
• Support scheduling, rota management, and holiday cover for kitchen staff.
• Record issues and escalate equipment failures as needed,
• Assist with product costings, updating in systems (e.g., Jelly, Revel).
• Monitor sales and adjust production as necessary. 

Experience

• At least 3-4 years cooking in professional kitchens
• Currently senior CDP level as a minimum (ideally junior sous or sous).
• Catering production experience preferred 

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14.50 /hour

Location: Hackney

Hours: Full Time - (possibility of part time) 

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.

Job Summary:

The e5 Shift Manager plays a key leadership role in the daily operation of our busy, high-volume bakery/cafe, you'll be responsible for leading a large front-of-house team to deliver exceptional customer service, smooth day-to-day operations, and a welcoming atmosphere. You’ll manage shift performance, support team development, and ensure product quality, cleanliness, and efficiency at all times.

We're looking for someone who has solid experience in a managing diverse team of 6+, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for customer service to join our team. Your main role is to support the team, delegate daily tasks, process deliveries, provide great customer service, monitor checklists and more. A good level of barista experience is an plus ++

This role is split between three other colleagues over different shifts whilst working closely together with our Front Of House/Shop manager.

Key Responsibilities:

● Team Supervision

● Customer Service

● Operational Duties

● Training & Development

● Health & Safety

Skills & Qualifications:

● Previous proven experience (2 years+) in a supervisory role within hospitality or food service.

● Experience in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of customers/coffees.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

● Strong leadership, delegation, and team coordination skills.

● Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

● Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

● Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

● Barista or bakery retail experience is a bonus.

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

How To Apply:

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

Please find the attached Job Description and further information below. 

How to Apply

Send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for E5 Bakehouse and this role to jobs@e5bakehouse.com. We’d love to hear how you connect with our values and what you’d bring to our team.

E5 Bakehouse is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us in feeding communities, inspiring craftsmanship, and shaping the future of E5 Bakehouse!

We may decide to bring the closing date forwards should we receive a large amount of applicants so would recommend getting your application in early.