Overview
We’re a brand new Deli, boutique food shop & wine bar in Brighton, creating fresh, made-in-house products alongside a selection of high-quality pantry items. We are a social enterprise with a mission is to offer training and employment opportunities to people who face significant barriers to work, helping develop skills and confidence through meaningful work. Everything we do is guided by a community-led approach, and we’re passionate about nurturing talent and supporting people to grow.
This Role Includes
We’re looking for an experienced Chef Trainer to take ownership of the kitchen and help shape our in-house training programme.• In the first six months, you’ll run the kitchen day-to-day, be responsible for orders & prep of deli items and work with the owner/ exec chef to develop menus. You will also have dedicated time to design our training programme, creating materials and planning sessions.
• After that, you’ll take responsibility for trainees coming through the kitchen, supporting them to gain practical skills and basic qualifications.
• There will be opportunities to grow the training and mentoring side of the role as the social enterprise expands.
This is a hands-on, varied role for someone who loves seasonal high quality cooking, teaching, and making a real difference in people’s lives.
Skills Required
• Professional culinary qualification desirable (Level 3 NVQ/SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in a professional kitchen with supervisory or training experience.
• Food safety certificate (Level 2 or 3 for catering).
• Teaching/training qualification (Level 3 Award in Education & Training, PTLLS, or TAQA/assessor qualification) is preferred, although for a strong chef candidate there is possibility to complete on the job training.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy kitchen.
• Passion for mentoring, teaching, and supporting people from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Information
This is a daytime role, with mostly Monday to Friday working hours.
