We Are Hiring – Job Opportunities At Station South
The Job – Head Chef – Applications Now Closed
Salary: £27- £30k annually, plus quarterly bonus
Contract: Full time, job share may be considered.
Start Date: February 2022
Closing Date: 9th January 2022
About Us
Good food, good value and good values, good people and good times. That’s what we’re aiming to achieve for Station South.
We’re a destination cycle cafe, bar and community hub located in the centre of Levenshulme above the Fallowfield Loop. A beautifully reimagined Victorian rail station, with bike repair, gift retail, events – it’s going to be a great place to eat out and hang out.
Social purpose shapes all that we do. We understand that a happy team means happy customers. Our people-focussed approach gives everyone who works here a voice in the matters that matter to them and in turn, helps to shape how Station South runs.
About The Job
We are looking for a creative, experienced and motivated chef to lead the team at our venue.
You will have a passion for serving up modern classics, from light bites to hearty meals and seasonal specials using quality ingredients. You’ll have a flair for menu development and a commitment to creating a positive work culture within the kitchen and venue.
This is a great opportunity to embed your love of good food and your unique cooking style into a sustainable, quality offer at Station South that keeps people coming back time and again.
What you’ll get
- A competitive salary paid monthly + quarterly bonus
- 40 hour-a-week contract
- 28 days holiday
- A share of the tips
- 2 days off per week (you’ll get a minimum of one weekend off per month)
- A free meal every shift
- Christmas day off every year
- Training and development opportunities
- Discount when dining with friends + family
- Discount on bike repairs and accessories
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Workplace pension
What you’ll do
- Work with local suppliers and producers to develop a seasonal menu
- Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and cared for
- Share your passion and knowledge of food, ingredients and cooking techniques with your whole team
- Implement clear procedures to ensure quality and consistency in every dish served
- Work proactively with the creative team to ensure food is presented for social media
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Effectively control your gross profit and labour budget and achieve financial targets
- Keep the kitchen clean and safe for your team and customers
What you’ll have
- You’ve got significant experience leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen
- You’re passionate about creating great food with quality ingredients
- You’re experienced working with online delivery companies (Deliveroo, Just Eat etc) and running a take-out operation
- You know how to manage gross profit and your labour budget
- You have a strong understanding of food safety and health and safety procedures
- You recognise the importance of progression and have previously developed your team
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Station South is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees
Station South is working to ensure the accessibility and equity of our job application process. If there is any reason why you might experience additional challenges in completing our application process and would like support please do let us know how we might be able to help.
At any point in the application process you can contact us to ask for help via online chat or a phone call.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to hello@stationsouth.co.uk with the subject line: Head Chef
When submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or adjustments during the interview process.
Closing date for applications is 9th January 2022. We reserve the right to extend the closing date.
Interviews will be held 17th – 18th January 2022
Interviews will take place at Station South 975-977 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 3NP
Contact us for more information
If you wish to discuss the job, please get in touch with Abigail Pound at hello@stationsouth.co.uk or phone 07776 654872
Full Job Specification
The Job – Bike Station Manager – Repair and Retail – Applications Now Closed
Salary: £24k annually, plus bonuses
Contract: Full time permanent contract. (Job share will be considered)
Start Date: February 2022
Closing Date: 9th January 2022
About Us
Good food, good value and good values, good people and good times. That’s what we’re aiming to achieve for Station South.
We’re a destination cycle cafe, bar and community hub located in the centre of Levenshulme above the Fallowfield Loop. A beautifully reimagined Victorian rail station, with bike repair, gift retail, events – it’s going to be a great place to eat out and hang out.
Social purpose shapes all that we do. We understand that a happy team means happy customers. Our people-focussed approach gives everyone who works here a voice in the matters that matter to them and in turn, helps to shape how Station South runs.
About The Job
We are looking for an approachable, experienced and motivated bike repair specialist and store manager to lead the Bike Station team at Station South.
You will be passionate about enabling more people, from all backgrounds, to get cycling. You’ll have technical, sales and financial management expertise and a commitment to creating a positive work culture within the bike station and venue.
What you’ll get
- A competitive salary paid monthly + bonuses
- 40 hour-a-week contract for full time role
- 28 days holiday
- 2 days off per week (you’ll get a minimum of one weekend off per month)
- A free meal every shift
- Christmas day and New Years day off every year
- Training and development opportunities
- Discount when dining with friends + family
- Discount on bike repairs and accessories
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Secure bike storage
- Workplace pension
What you’ll do
- Leading with overall responsibility for daily operations in the Bike Station
- Managing and motivating a growing Bike Station team
- Training and teaching others about cycle maintenance
- Checking and undertaking repairs and delivering all levels of service, including repairing and maintaining electric bikes
- Working alongside the engagement team to involve and manage volunteers with Bike Station events and activities
- Creating a positive bike repair environment where your team feel welcomed and cared for
- Sharing your passion and knowledge of bicycle repair and maintenance techniques with your team
- Working with suppliers to reduce costs of parts and accessories
- Working proactively with the creative team to create content for social media
- Working alongside the management team to achieve financial targets
- Keeping your workshop clean and safe for your team and customers
- Helping to develop the long term vision for the Bike Station
- Managing the booking process for repair and maintenance
- Ensuring health and safety in the workshop
- Stock taking and cashing up
- Keeping a tidy store front, organised back of house
- Promoting products, brands and services to a broad range of customers
What you’ll have
- A passion for cycling
- A recognised cycle service qualification
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience in financial management and achieving financial targets
- Experience liaising with suppliers
- An understanding how to maximise servicing and sales opportunities
- Experience of EPOS systems and e-commerce
- An understanding of how to undertake repairs and deliver all levels of service
- An ability to motivate others and build a strong team
- An ability to advise and recommend products and services to suit customer needs and budget
- Excellent customer service and dealing with customer feedback
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Station South is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees
Station South is working to ensure the accessibility and equity of our job application process. If there is any reason why you might experience additional challenges in completing our application process and would like support please do let us know how we might be able to help.
At any point in the application process you can contact us to ask for help via online chat or a phone call.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to hello@stationsouth.co.uk with the subject line: Bike Station Manager
When submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or adjustments during the interview process.
Closing date for applications is 9th January 2022. We reserve the right to extend the closing date.
Interviews will be held 17th – 18th January 2022
Interviews will take place at Station South, 975-977 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 3NP
Contact us for more information
If you wish to discuss the job, please get in touch with Abigail Pound at hello@stationsouth.co.uk or phone 07776 654872