Chief of Good Food Leading our Café

Starting ASAP

The Tea Garden at Comrie Croft has been amazing. Now that chapter has closed, it is time to start a new one! With an ‘organic’ café open seven days a week through the season, that is a flagship for the awesome produce grown at the Croft and locally. One that marries remarkable flavour with the most responsible and viable ways of operating, and that develops the many additional exciting opportunities for local, well grown food and drink at the Croft.

The Job Opportunity

Lead the development and running of Comrie Croft's new café offer, with existing management support (General management, accounts, HR, marketing, etc). Develop new opportunities for in-house catering, meals for those employed and volunteering onsite, evening meals and breakfasts, integration with the farm shop and market garden, putting on ‘good food nation’ events, advocating for seasonal and local good food.

Is this you?

A reliable, efficient do-er with ideas and initiative. You excel at growing and nurturing teams while closely collaborating with others. Experience of providing home style cooking and hospitality that people want to return to again and again.

Key Targets and Responsibilities

• Profitable seasonal café operations

• Daily operations of the café, ensuring a high standard of food quality, customer service, hygiene and tidiness

• Collaboration with Tomnah'a Market Garden, the Comrie Croft Farm Shop and other local suppliers to create a seasonal and sustainable menu that reflects our commitment to community and the environment

• Café staff, including hiring, training, and providing support

• Waste reduction through effective use of resources, promoting a circular economy approach

• Financial records, including budgets, ordering, and stock control

• Fostering a positive, inclusive work environment and ensure staff well-being

• Compliance with environmental health and safety regulations

• Planning and delivery of additional food and drink opportunities at Comrie Croft 

Skills & Experience

• Passion for sustainability, local food, and high-quality coffee (you’ve got a soft spot for both good food and the environment).

• Previous experience in café or restaurant management (preferably in a similar environment).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, especially during peak times

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

• Ability to manage stock efficiently.

• A hands-on approach and a positive, can-do attitude (you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive into any task that comes your way—whether it's brewing the perfect cup of coffee or answering customer questions about where the mountain bike trails lead).

You must be available to work every other weekend.

What We Offer:

• A full-time, year-round position with a competitive salary of depending on experience.

• 35 days annual paid leave 

• A friendly and passionate team environment.

• The opportunity to be part of a B-Corp certified business with nature and environmental regeneration at its heart.

• Employee discounts on food and products from our farm shop and bike shop 

• Bike to work scheme

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and free charging

• Company pension scheme

We are hoping to open in early April, so we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. 

How to Apply

To chat about the role informally please call Nino (Business Manager) on 01764 670140. To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter detailing why you really want the job, with the subject 'Chief of Good Food' to nino@comriecroft.com