We are looking for someone to join our Dalston Kitchen team as our new Assistant Manager
We’ve been roasting speciality coffee for over 30 years. From humble beginnings as a little coffee cart in Auckland, NZ, Allpress has evolved into a sophisticated brand that stands for flavour and service. Right from the start three core principles have formed the backbone of our business – People, Flavour and Innovation.
We are united in our genuine care for each other, our customers, and our belief in what we do. We need great people who will bring their imagination, skills and most importantly, their passion to our business.
About the role.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Assistant Manager to join our kitchen team in the Dalston cafe. Our Café is unique in its dual purpose to serve delicious coffee and food to our customers, but also exemplify the Allpress brand and showcase our coffee to potential wholesale customers.
We are looking for a strong communicator who is flexible, organised and has a real knack for solving problems. It’s important that this person can be resourceful when required and maintains a positive attitude towards tasks and always aspires to uplift the team around them.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about high quality, seasonal and elegantly unfussy food, who is committed to continuous improvement and will play a part in bringing our food vision to life every day.
About you.
Have experience working in a fast paced kitchen – café kitchens are a bonus
Coffee and food lover with an understanding of quality
Sound knowledge of food health & safety practices
Strong communication skills
Exceptional organisational skills
Self-motivated and ability to be autonomous
Infallible eye for detail with a knack for problem solving
Leads from the front, brings people along for the journey and makes sure they are the frontlines of the Allpress brand experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who already has hospitality experience and is looking to further their career. We offer training, great staff perks including EAP, LinkedIn learning, fully paid gym access, good work life balance, a competitive salary, career development and a great company culture.
Details:
Hours: 5 days per week around 40 hours per week.
Days: Monday – Sunday, weekend essential
Times: Our spaces open from 8am - 4pm Mon to Fri and 9am - 4pm on weekends.
Probation period: 3 months
Reporting to: Development Chef
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience.
If this sounds like you then please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining:
Why you’d like to work for Allpress
What interests you in the role
Why you think you’d be a good fit
By becoming part of Allpress we offer our team:
Free coffee in all our cafes plus a bag to take home every week
Fully paid access to gympass
An employee assistance programme supporting your mental health
Personal leave day allowance
Good work-life balance and options for flexible working
Vast career development
Living Wage employer
A transparent and friendly company culture
Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
At Allpress we truly believe we are better together – We are committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged.
We commit to…
Continuously working towards removing barriers and bias.
Building inclusive teams who represent people from all groups in society
Building a safe environment where it is encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form.
Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work