Clubhouse Social Café Chef

Job Title: Clubhouse Social Café ChefDepartment: CoreReports to: Clubhouse Social General ManagerResponsible for: Clubhouse Café staff & trainees/work experienceSalary: 28000 - 32000 plus BenefitsClosing Date: 3rd NovemberInterview Date: Rolling InterviewsBrentford FC Community Sports TrustWith community work spanning three decades Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.Working in partnership with Brentford FC the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education health sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the Football League Community Club of the Year award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park as a sports hub and its move to new larger purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.Inclusion StatementBrentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.Safeguarding Statement Brentford FCCST is committed to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.General Trust AccountabilitiesTo ensure compliance with all relevant policies including health and safety and safeguarding policiesTo ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and social requirementsTo build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports TrustTo keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnelTo maintain a flexible approach to work at all timesMain Purpose of JobWe are looking for a passionate inspiring Chef to lead all aspects of our new Clubhouses food offering at our new Clubhouse Café at Gunnersbury Park. The café is part of the new Community Sports hub at the site and will also double as a social and community space linking into community projects for all ages. Projects will include mental and physical health with the space acting as a central meeting/training this capacity you will work closely with the General Manager The Clubhouse team member and colleagues from the Trust.We are partnering with the homeless charity Change Please to create a west London training hub. Our founder partners in the project are The University of West London (UWL) and the Premier League and Professional Footballers Association Fund. We are linking with the University to offer a range of immersive opportunities for their catering and business students and our Café Manager will link with them on a number of working projects.The other aspect is the promotion and training in the importance of food health and performance and the Chef will lead in the creation of innovative and healthy food for a diverse range of customers.We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has appropriate experience to lead the food side of the operation assisting our General Manager. They will be involved in the initial set-up of the facility (opened in September 2025) and the establishment of appropriate operational and food/health and safety procedures.This is a unique role as the usual aspects of a hospitality business will need to be balanced with the social and community programme. This makes for an enriching role dealing with a range of people and organisations.The Trust is a progressive driven organisation with many facets. The Clubhouse will become one of our key hubs also working with our stadium hub. This is a unique opportunity to combine sport and physical activity with nutrition and social projects. If you are up for the challenge of becoming part of our growing team we would like to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of the kitchen ensuring high standards of prep cooking and presentation.Work closely with the General Manager to ensure delivery of consistent high-quality dishes.Maintain hygiene safety and cleanliness in the kitchen at all times.Be accountable for stock rotation inventory checks and minimising food waste.Follow recipes and kitchen procedures while contributing ideas for improvement.Train and support the team members as needed fostering a collaborative culture.Uphold food safety allergen and health & safety guidelines at all times.Food Safety/RegulationAdherence to HACCP and all other food safety regulations and COSHH regulations. ensuring the statutory requirements are met and all necessary records are maintained.Deal with customer feedback in a courteous efficient and timely manner monitoring and evaluating this feedback making appropriate recommendations and acting for service improvements.Ensuring safe working with kitchen equipment and that all other health and safety procedures are followed.To maintain a clean healthy and safe working environment in accordance to guidelines.People Management and TrainingFollow established protocols for data protection and privacy.Stay informed about safeguarding policies procedures and best practices.Collaborate with other team members and departments to create a cohesive approach to safeguarding.Participate in meetings and contribute to the development and improvement of safeguarding policies.Key Internal RelationshipsClubhouse General ManagerClubhouse SupervisorTrust Business Services ManagerKey External RelationshipsPizzaSiBrentford FC representativesClubhouse SuppliersEssential CriteriaLevel 12 and 3 Food Safety Awards (Training to be considered)Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award (Training to be considered)Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safetyExperience of kitchen equipmentKnowledge of compliance for health & safety and food safetyPreferably to have experience of supervising and training small groups of staffA working knowledge of budgets and gross profit marginsGood team playerPersonal Qualities:Excellent communication skillsWorks independentlyOrganised and plans effectivelyThe ability to inspire othersEmbraces ChangePlease note that where appropriate for the role you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity please fill out the Declaration of Offences Form Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1