Woodlands Coffee Roasters & Cafe is a local, family-owned, casual, upscale restaurant with a rustic, Tuscan, aesthetically rich, warm atmosphere! The culture is wholesome and embracing. We are inviting our teammates into our family-oriented environment who desire to serve our community with a purpose deeper than worldly gain and driven from the perspective of "seeking to serve and not be served." We are in the HOSPITALITY industry where the customer is ALWAYS FIRST!! Our company's motto is: "Everyone leaves better than they came..."
OUR “WOODLANDS WHY...” - Woodlands Coffee Roasters & Cafe will be finished with construction by the end of the year (2023)! We long to be a “City On A Hill” for our Middle Georgia community and HOPE for the youth (“Mighty Warriors”) at Orphanage Emmanuel in Guaimaca, Honduras, the former home of our beloved son, Henson, who we adopted 6 years ago. (He is now a thriving sophomore at Mercer University!!) Our Henson & our family are reaching back into the lives of the other hundreds of kids we could not adopt and providing them a path to freedom; the priceless opportunity to rise from the ashes, and break the chains of generational poverty through “The Orphanage Coffee Project!”
“THE ORPHANAGE COFFEE PROJECT” - Through the compassionate & selfless heart & help of a local pastor & coffee farmer in Honduras, Pastor Donaldo Acosta (AKA - “Mr. Miyagi”), who lives about 30 minutes from Henson’s Orphanage, we have developed “The Orphanage Coffee Project!!” Thus far, we have planted 12,000 of our Woodlands coffee plants at the orphanage. Mr. Miyagi educates these mighty warriors in “all the ways of coffee!” "The Orphanage Coffee Project” is creating education, training, & career opportunities for the age-appropriate youth at Orphanage Emmanuel! They are learning a valuable trade that will give them the tools to support themselves and their families! It’s teaching them to DREAM... creating them a FUTURE... & providing them HOPE!!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
In addition to implementing our high standards of excellence in procedures, goals, heart, & vision of Woodlands Coffee Roasters & Cafe, the principal responsibilities of our Catering Chef/ Manager include but are not limited to:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- We are seeking someone who is fearless, determined, & has extensive experience in the Culinary Field (preferably culinary trained) & who can effectively work in conjunction /partnership with our other Catering Chef/Manager. Our catering branch at Woodlands requires the co-management of two Catering Chefs/Mangers.
- Has extensive experience in LEADERSHIP and MANAGEMENT in the world of the culinary arts industry.
- Has extensive & successful experience in developing a creative, fresh, consistent, and flavorful menus
- Has proficient catering experience and can meet the demands of small & large parties being catered on-site.
- Is a TEAM PLAYER (no ego are allowed!!)
- Works well with a variety of vendors
- A good multi-tasker
- Extremely organized
- Has experience in branding
- PEOPLE-PERSON EXTRAORDINAIRE!! Must have ultra-strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills!!!
- Be heavily equipped with HIGH ENERGY!!!!
- Be trustworthy, dependable, & committed (We are seeking someone who desires longevity & a career.)
- Demonstrate Sincere Servant Leadership.
- Be innovative, creative, and committed to carrying out operational training systems, goals, plans, visions, & dreams!
- Is flexible & can pivot when necessary
- Proficient in analyzing financial budgets in order to create accurate sales forecasts that result in accurate scheduling and management of par levels - minimizing waste.
- Proven punctuality
- Has the innate ability to develop a welcoming & aesthetically pleasing environment, inner-character, outward charisma, model behavior, consistent & optimistic attitude, and excellent performance standards that meet or exceed Woodlands standards, goals, & expectations.
TEAM
- Creating an optimistic (always optimistic!!), safe, healthy, close-nit work environment that promotes growth, character development, encouragement, & genuine family within the team.
- Leading weekly (or as many as necessary) team leadership meetings to improve individual, team, and company moral & performance.
- Encourage & celebrate team members “on and off the field” (personally and professionally).
- Coach and develop team members and team leadership to perform at optimal levels of excellence in all things (big & small). True character is found in the little things…
- Completing bi-annual performance reviews for all team members.
- Able to receive constructive realignment, assessment, & ideas without offense.
- Able to identify problems and offer thoughtful, achievable, and appropriate solutions.
PATRONS
- Consistently serve our patrons with genuine hospitality & kindness in all situations, at all times, & in all things!
- Be the example! Maintain a consistent level of composure while empowering and leading the team in handling all service situations - especially in pressure situations.
- Actively engage each client with polite, respectful, clear, warm, inviting, and effective communication.
SALES & PROFIT
- Meet owner’s, teammate’s, and team leadership’s expectations
- Budget development
- Forecast sales and effectively schedule to meet demand while maintaining costs within the budget
- Proficient Caterer
- Manage & coach the team and team leadership in-line with company benchmark, goals, desires, heart, vision, and target.
- Complete and analyze inventory values at appropriate times.
- Be able to make adjustments according to sale fluctuations & remain actively engaged in prep and material management - effectively minimizing waste.
- Manage money effectively and frugally.
- Maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of all equipment, catering van, and catering spaces
- Attend bi-monthly management meetings.
- Actively participate in the testing of operational changes, initiatives, and provide ideas and feedback for improvement.
- Be an effective multi-tasking phenom, holding oneself accountable to follow-through to completion all tasks for oneself and the team.
JOB TYPE
FINANCIAL COMPENSATION
- This position begins at $17 per hour. When concept, talent, and composure is analyzed, this position could turn into a salaried position.
- Financial bonuses are awarded based on performance (& "just because"), etc! We desire to be GOOD to our team members!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- Define your leadership style?
- Please, provide us 2 references, including
- name of establishment
- name of contact
- phone # & email of contact
Thank you!! = )
- Are you a team player?
- Do you have catering experience? If so, how much & in what type of setting? We are seeking someone who is proficient in catering, menu planning, meeting with customers, & executing an event!
- We have a very strict code of conduct/team honor code contract that we strictly uphold. In a nutshell, it reads: I will not gossip, complain, or defame my team mates. I promote harmony and peace. I am a life-breather (encourager); not a vacuum cleaner (energy-sucker). I remain calm under pressure. I treat others the way I desire to be treated. We take this code of conduct very seriously. Are you able to abide by this code of conduct?
- Can you proficiently build menus, cost out menus, and prepare the menu items with consistency?
- How would you describe your temperament and personality?
- If you are hired, we are looking for a committed, devoted, loyal person. We are not looking for someone who just wants a job for a few months. We want to grow TOGETHER and create an extraordinary space & environment for our community! If you are a job-hopper, please do not apply. THANKS!
- During the slower catering times, you will be asked to assist with BOH in various areas of need. Are you an eager team player who would be more than willing to assist BOH with a positive and encouraging attitude (no grumbling or complaining)?
- Do you have professional culinary training? If so, where did you receive your education?
Experience:
- Culinary: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
