Job Title: Chef de Partie

About Us:

At London Bicycle Café, we're not just a bike shop - we're a movement for 21st-century mobility. We specialize in urban cycling, family bikes, cargo bikes, and e-bikes, empowering families to explore and break free from gridlock. Located in Downtown London, we offer a curated selection of top-notch utility bicycles, unparalleled service, a vibrant espresso bar featuring blends from Canada's finest roasters, and a Dutch-inspired menu.

Role Overview:

We're seeking a motivated and proactive Chef de Partie to join our small culinary team. This pivotal role involves lunch and dinner service, event service. As a Chef de Partie, you'll play a key role in maintaining a high standard of quality, producing plates quickly and accurately. You will also be responsible for some prep, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, and communicating with the executive chef and cafe supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence: Following recipes to produce consistent, quality product. Time management, critical thinking, cleanliness and accuracy.
• Customer Experience: Uphold our commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience. Resolve customer concerns promptly and proactively.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, including communicating ordering needs and stock management. Ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness in adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Problem Solving: Take ownership of challenges and find effective solutions, collaborating with the team to address issues as they arise.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a culinary role within the food and beverage industry.
• Strong culinary skills with the ability to adapt to changes as they arise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a food service environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Smart Serve and Food Safe certification a bonus, but not required - we will certify.
• Evening and weekend availability.

Join Us:

If you're passionate about driving change, fostering growth, and creating memorable experiences, we invite you to join our team at London Bicycle Café. Take the lead in revolutionizing how our customers experience both cycling and coffee culture in our vibrant city.

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the ideal fit for the Chef de Partie role to [email protected].

Join us on this journey of redefining urban mobility and community engagement—one pedal and espresso at a time.

Job Title: Server/Barista 

About Us: 

At London Bicycle Café, we're not just a bike shop - we're a movement for 21st-century mobility. We specialize in urban cycling, family bikes, cargo bikes, and e-bikes, empowering families to explore and break free from gridlock. Located in Downtown London, we offer a curated selection of top-notch utility bicycles, unparalleled service, a vibrant espresso bar featuring blends from Canada's finest roasters, and a Dutch-inspired menu. 

Role Overview: 

We're seeking a motivated and proactive Server/Barista to join our team. This pivotal role involves serving customers food and drink, creating espresso beverages using a manual espresso machine, and being part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service. As a Server/Barista, you'll play a key role in promoting our food, beverage and bike accessories to customers using creative sales techniques, and fostering a positive environment to ensure a seamless and delightful customer experience. This is a transitional role, as we acquire our liquor license and begin to serve local beer and wine. The ideal candidate will be capable of adapting quickly to change and taking on new challenges as they arise. 

Responsibilities: 

• Operational Excellence: Cash handling, POS transactions, maintenance of a clean and organized work environment, use of a manual espresso machine, taking initiative to learn and understand our products (food/coffee/wine/beer/bikes), food handling.
• Customer Experience: Uphold our commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience. Resolve customer concerns promptly and proactively. Know our products and be comfortable describing them to customers.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, including ordering and stock management. Ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness in adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Problem Solving: Take ownership of challenges and find effective solutions, collaborating with the team to address issues as they arise.

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in a service within the food and beverage industry.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a food service environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Smart Serve and Food Safe certification beneficial but not required - we will certify.
• Evening/Weekend Availability 

Join Us: 

If you're passionate about driving change, fostering growth, and creating memorable experiences, we invite you to join our team at London Bicycle Café. Take the lead in revolutionizing how our customers experience both cycling and coffee culture in our vibrant city. 

How to Apply: 

Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the ideal fit for the Server/Barista role to [email protected]. 

Join us on this journey of redefining urban mobility and community engagement—one pedal and espresso at a time.