Cafe Supervisor

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Through the Job Bridge programme South Dublin Arts Centre Company (SDACC) can offer 1 unpaid internship of 9 months duration. The overall objective is to equip an intern with the skills and experience necessary to find employment as a café supervisor. The placement will carry a set of learning outcomes and individual objectives. Participants will apply via the Job Bridge scheme and will be able to retain social welfare payments if they are eligible. Participants will not be employees for the duration of the programme.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Gain an understanding of the operational and creative work carried out by SDACC and how integral RUA RED Café is in achieving these aims
 Develop an understanding of operational procedures and policies – writing a range of documents relating to day-to-day operations
 Gain a strong understanding of the importance of good customer care - by being involved in the customer feedback and reporting structure
 Exposure to formal and informal business meetings to develop skills in organising and participating in meetings - internal and external
 Develop organisational skills through co-ordination of catered events and co-ordinating part time staff and volunteers
 Develop an understanding of the dynamics of relationship building through maintaining good working relationships with suppliers
 Develop barista skills to a standard that the intern can train and supervise volunteers
 It is envisaged the intern will work closely with our coffee roaster/supplier and gain an insight into the coffee roasting industry
 Develop a strong understanding of hygiene and health and safety standards and how to implement these standards in the working environment
 To gain the confidence and experience to supervise a small team

LEARNING METHODS
 Training methods will be a mix of formal training (external and internal) coaching and on the job/work experience.

FOLLOW UP/SUPPORT
 Monthly support and learning meetings will be held where the intern will gain knowledge from an experienced manager and the opportunity to review training needs and learning outcomes.
 The participant will have a training log which be signed off by their line manager at the end of each month

INTERN PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following:
The successful candidate will have the following:
 A strong demonstrable interest relevant to the internship
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for good food and the enthusiasm to assist in the development of a creative and varied cold food menu
• The ideal candidate should be a strong team player
• Excellent organisational skills are essential as the ideal candidate will need to co-ordinate and motivate casual staff and volunteers
• This position will involve a certain level of line management responsibilities - mentoring and training will be provided
• An interest in the arts and voluntary sector desirable
 Be enthusiastic in creating a friendly environment for the general public, tenants and building users


APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates should chck the Job Bridge website www.jobbridge.ie for eligibility criteria. Please download an application form from the RUA RED website www.ruared.ie or contact reception 01 4515860 to request to have one emailed to you. Closing date for completed applications is 20th February 2012.

RUA RED Café OVERVIEW
RUA RED Cafe is the new community focused cafe at the heart of RUA RED, South Dublin Arts Centre that offers their customers healthy and delicious foods at reasonable prices.

It is a space where our visitors become part of a culture of creative and connected community. Our friendly and open staff are key to the success of the space by providing excellent service, an engaging environment that will enable good conversation and an interesting meeting point for both users of the arts centre and local public

Short link: http://www.adverts.ie/1334855 http://www.adverts.ie/jobs/rua-red/cafe-supervisor/1334855