Careers

We’re always on the look out for talented, passionate people with a keen interest in food prep, production and in particular artisanal food craft. We offer excellent training, pay, and opportunities for development.

Position: Events Manager [coming soon - send CV's]
Start: coming soon
Location: Secret Smokehouse, 378 Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH
Type: Part-time hourly contract
Pay: Hourly Rate Depending on Experience
Holiday: As per part-time pro-rata
Benifits: See below
Shift work: Yes
Weekend work: Yes

This role is being delveloped and therefore if you have any experience at all please send in a cover letter & CV so we can take a look.

Roles, Responsibilities & Requirements:
• Punctual, articulate and attentive
• Be willing to muck in on adhoc jobs around the smokehouse
• Want to learn how to cure & smoke fish
• Strong customer focus, outstanding customer service skills and decision making capabilities
• Food & Beverage knowledge/experience
• Previous experience in the Food & Beverage Industry at Manager/Assistant Manager level
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
•  Excellent self leadership & ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Highly organised & confident
• Self motivated and resourceful
• Training will be provided

Qualifications & knowledge:
- A high school diploma or equivalent, though a college degree is preferred
- Willingness to learn the curing & smoking of fish

Benifits:
- 50% discount on products [except promotional goods]
- Training
- Discounts via Bright HR platform
- Plus many more

Sound like a job you can do, then get in touch today!

Position: Production Assitant [Chef de Partie level] - fish curing & smoking
Start: Immediately
Location: Secret Smokehouse, 378 Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH
Type: Full-time contract
Holiday: 20 days plus 8 Bank Holidays so total 28 days
Benifits: See below
Shift work: No
Weekend work: NO

We are on the hunt for a star to join the team as Production Assistant [Chef de Partie level] to help and assist the team in all fish preparation & production task in the smokehouse on a daily basis. You will learn a huge amount and add a skill to your CV. The candidate needs to be able to work well under pressure and have great team skills which will then help in assisting the team achieving a well organised day to day running of the smokehouse here in Hackney, East London. Here at Secret Smokehouse we have extremely high food safety standards with our EC number so the candidate must have a clear understanding of food cross contamination & personal hygiene - ideally level-2.

We supply the best here in London and we are therefore looking for the best people to join us on this journey.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Production tasks: curing, smoking, pin-boning, slicing & prepping
• Using the vac packer
• Clean as you work, always keeping a tidy & clean station
• Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor for daily tasks
• Clear labelling of all products / batch codes / temp check
• Notify the PS of any broken/damaged equipment
• Working as a team end of day clean down.
• Working closely with KP
• Min. level-2 food safety
• Punctual, articulate and attentive
• Be willing to muck in on adhoc jobs around the smokehouse
• Want to learn how to cure & smoke fish
• Ensuring cleanliness of all equipment [slicer / vac-packer etc]

Benefits:
- No weekends, No shift work
- Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
- Staff lunch every Wednesday
- 50% discount on products [except promotional goods]
- Training
- Discounts etc via Bright HR platform
- Plus many more

Sound like a job you can do, then get in touch today

 

SPECULATIVE APPLICATIONS

If you don't see a role which suits you here, please do submit an application if you are interested in working for us. Please detail the sort of role that you could flourish in because we are always keen to hear from articulate, like-minded people who understand the values of Secret Smokehouse brand. If you like the idea of being part of a dynamic and cohesive team that emphasises the collective over the individual, please send your CV to careers@secretsmokehouse.co.uk

Recent jobs advertised and are now filled:

If you have the experience and are looking to join the team then please do send in a cover letter & CV to us.

Position: Delivery Driver
Start: Immediately - 4 weeks
Location: Secret Smokehouse, 378 Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH
Type: Full-time contract
Holiday: 20 days plus 8 Bank Holidays so total 28 days
Benefits: See below
Shift work: No
Weekend work: NO

 

Position: Kitchen Porter
Start: Immediatly
Location: Secret Smokehouse, 378 Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH
Type: Full-time contract
Holiday: 20 days plus 8 Bank Holidays so total 28 days
Hours: Mon-Fri
Benifits: See below
Shift work: No
Weekend work: NO

We cure & smoke fish. We're not a restaurant so no shifts or weekends or Bank Holidays worked! Horray we hear you say!

We are looking for a superstar Kitchen Porter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for usual KP duites and maintaining the cleanliness of the production unit to the high standard set. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in the hospitality industry. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have an eye for detail. A Kitchen Porter is responsible for assisting other staff like produciton assistants, production supervisors and others in the smokehouse. Their primary duties include cleaning the production area, maintaining cleaning supplies, equipment and organising.

Role & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times
- Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher
- Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, the smokers, grills, trollies and sinks
- Cleaning the entire production area, with the team, once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day
- Removing production waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly in bins
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment like smokers, gastro trays and other items
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly cleaned and stored
- Follow all health & safety hygiene standards
- Supporting the production team in basic food preparation like vac-packing or weighing our sliced salmon
- Stock up on supplies such as cleaning materials, dishwashing liquid, and other items as needed
- Providing assistance where needed, injecting postivie and awesome vibes whenever you like!

Benifits:
- No weekends
- No shift work
- Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
- Staff lunch every Wednesday
- 50% discount on products [except promotional goods]
- Training
- Discounts etc via Bright HR platform
- Plus many more...

Sound like a job you can do, then get in touch today! 

 

Position: Shopkeeper
Start: Immediatly
Location: Secret Smokehouse, 378 Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH
Type: Part-time hourly contract [Friday to Sunday]
Pay: Hourly Rate Depending on Experience
Holiday: As per part-time pro-rata
Benifits: See below
Shift work: No
Weekend work: Yes

We need a star to join the team as Shopkeeper to serve our awesome customers.

Roles, Responsibilities & Requirements:
• Day-to-day responsibility managing the shop
• Inspecting, labeling and placing products on shelves
• Extensive knowledge of our products
• Opening & closing of shop
• Serving customers
• Maintaining hygiene standards
• Compliance with H&S legislation
• Handling customer queries
• Clean as you work, always keeping a tidy & clean front of house & multi-deck
• Reporting directly to line manager for daily tasks
• Rotating stock and managing inventory
• Working closely with KP
• Punctual, articulate and attentive
• Be willing to muck in on adhoc jobs around the smokehouse
• Want to learn how to cure & smoke fish
- Strong customer focus, outstanding customer service skills and decision making capabilities
- Food & Beverage knowledge/experience
- Previous experience in the Food & Beverage Industry at Manager/Assistant Manager level
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent self leadership & ability to work independently
- Good interpersonal skills
- Highly organised & confident
- Self motivated and resourceful
- Training will be provided

Qualifications & knowledge:
- A high school diploma or its equivalent, though a college degree is preferred.
- Any stockroom, inventory control and book keeping are essential
- Willingness to learn the curing & smoking of fish

Benifits:
- 50% discount on products [except promotional goods]
- Training
- Discounts via Bright HR platform
- Plus much more...