THE FOREST IS HIRING - KITCHEN MANAGER (22h/w – no fixed term)

About the Forest

The Forest is a volunteer-run, collectively-owned, free arts and events project. We run a vegetarian café and provide dedicated space for people to get involved in any creative activity imaginable. Our events have included music, theatre, dancing, yoga, massage, poetry recitals, art displays, knit-ins, book tours, language teaching and more. The café is currently located in the area of Tollcross, close to the city centre, train station, university and meadows green space. The ethos of the charity is centred on empowerment of the arts, with capital generated from the café and events being channelled back into art, music and community projects. As much as possible, the Forest aims to be an open a platform for everyone, with projects and events being organised and lead by artists and volunteers rather than staff. As a Kitchen manager you will be working closely with volunteers, artists, customers and the wider community. The Forest is just beginning a transitional stage, with the hope for expansion to a larger venue, new volunteer initiatives and a more extensive artistic network.

The Role

Managing the café, preparing food and assisting volunteers during the daytime will be the bulk of the responsibility, but a recent change of structure will also see a division of the paid hours being focused on maintenance, admin, networking etc. The café is a diverse environment with gigs, workshops, exhibitions and meetings taking place on a regular basis. Previous experience working in management, arts and events, collectives and hospitality are all relevant, though the Forest benefits from a much wider range of skills and experiences and can be approached creatively. Working at the Forest is a unique role, requiring staff to apply themselves creatively to a dynamic and ever-changing space. Although you will be working as part of a strong team of staff and volunteers, the role is largely self-lead and requires a high level of personal organisation and commitment. Highly enjoyable, but highly challenging, the role is ideal for anyone looking to get stuck in with an open and exciting collective project. If you have any additional questions please email us at forestrecruitment@outlook.com or even better, pop into the café and speak with one of the current staff members.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation - All Vegan/Vegetarian
• Menu and meal design
• Food hygiene control • Stock management and ordering
• Supply research
• Customer service • Administration • Cash flow management • Volunteer management • Volunteer training and recruitment • Networking and community engagement • Long term strategy planning

Working hours: 22 hours a week total, with an equal division of Kitchen hours between the staff members and approximately 5 ½ hours a work outside of the kitchen. A full day in the kitchen is 10am-7pm, though hours are negotiated between staff members, with half days and shift flexibility. Rate of pay: £8.75/hour + holiday pay. The rate of pay increases by £1.00/h after a year’s employment. Deadline: 11th of April, 2018 (end of the day) Interviews: Interviews will take place the weekend of the 14th and 15th April 2018. Job start date: The role is open for an immediate start, though this is subject to the right candidate and may be flexible. Please email your CV and a cover letter to forestrecruitment@outlook.com, please also include a contact email address for two references.