If you’re looking for a Summer job where you can go to the best festivals in the UK, learn about event catering whilst working in a busy and supportive environment then get in touch. We are currently hiring for the 2025 Summer Season and we have the below positions available.
MANAGER & ASSISTANT MANAGER
CHEF
​KITCHEN ASSISTANT (FULL /HALF SEASON) ​
SUPER SUB​
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Once you’re read the full job description you can start the application process by filling out ​THIS GOOGLE FORM to register your interest then send your CV and a cover email (including which role/ roles you are applying for) to contact@happymaki.co.uk
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We run a professional, wholesome and fun work environment. Staff members are expected and encouraged to be self responsible and good team players. All roles include free meals onsite and fresh green juice on tap. Please see our sections on OUR VALUES to get an understanding of who we are and what we strive for.
MANAGER ​- FULL TIME- SUMMER CONTRACT
£ 15.50 / hour
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Managers are in charge of all logistics and their team from the point of loading up with sock at our base unit (near Cirencester) to returning after the event. It's a role suited to those who like to manage people, oversee processes and problem solve. This is a high responsibility role and requires someone who has had previous management and catering and logistics experience who is ideally also a competent driver. ​ On site you work with your team and the events trader manager to ensure smooth running of the stall and that customers are getting brilliant service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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5-6 days a week including set up, break down and travel days
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Staff & rota management working towards labour % targets
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Stall setup and breakdown, stock checks, end of event reports
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Working with your managers to ensure daily sales reports are acurate
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Driving stock van or service van to and from events
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Collecting stock from Happy Maki base BN5 9SL
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Level 3 Food Hygiene
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Service and food quality monitoring
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Full understanding of kitchen and service operations
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Keeping the working environment organised, clean and tidy
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Largely available from May 20th - 4th of September
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Managers oversee the sushi van to make sure in rush times food is going out at a high speed. The Head Chef is in charge of the kitchen but the managers work closely with them to monitor output quality and speed as well as stock and food hygiene.
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PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Previous Management Experience
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Ability to take control of a team, empower, celebrate and discipline your team when necessary
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Good Knife skills
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Experience working in a fast-paced environment
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Great communication and leadership skills
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Enjoys working as part of a team
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Be very hard working and productive
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Natural organiser
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Clean and tidy work practices
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Passion or understanding for veganism
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Friendly and considerate personality
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To apply please:
1. Fill in THIS GOOGLE FORM
2. Send your cv and a cover email to contact@happymaki.co.uk ​
ASSISTANT MANAGER
£ 14.00 / hour
Please read manager job description. In essence you will be supporting this individual and acting manager of the stall in the managers absence. The assistant manager, manager and chef work closely together to ensure the smooth running of the stall. Sometimes this position is selected after the first few weeks of seeing all of our kitchen assistants in action. Sometimes this is given to a returning employee. If you feel over qualified as a Kitchen assistant but aren't quite ready to take full control of the stall this role may be for you. Assistant managers can also be chefs who are paid at an assistant manager rate. Assistant managers have less of an administrational role.
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1. Fill in THIS GOOGLE FORM
2. Send your cv and a cover email to contact@happymaki.co.uk
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CHEF
£ 13.50 / hour
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Our Chef’s cook a lot of sushi rice and chops a lot of cucumber over the Summer period so you have to be happy to work a small menu in high volumes and have excellent task prioritisation and delegation skills. You need to love a clean and organised work space. The kitchen is a 6 x 3m gazebo and you’re usually working with one or two other team members. Its your responsibility to follow rule number 1 ... never run out of sushi rice and to make sure that the rice that is being served is top quality!
Chefs open on most days so work schedule looks something like 8am to 8pm with a 2 hours split. This of course varies depending on festival length and how busy we are. Chefs key responsibilities are product quality, managing the output of food, healthy and safety recording and you'll work closely with our manager to make sure we are fully stocked for service at all times. Chefs can also work as an assistant manager if they have management experience.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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4-5 days a week including set up, break down
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Stall setup and breakdown, stock checks, safety check recordings
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Level 2 Food Hygiene
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Strong knife skills
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Competent multi tasker
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Service and food quality monitoring
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Full understanding of kitchen and service operations
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Mis en place, ability to see a clean and organised workspace
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Available from May 20th - 28th of August.
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Managers oversee the sushi van and kitchen but as Chef you will work closely with the manger to monitor output quality and speed as well as stock and food hygiene.
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PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Previous kitchen and food prep experience
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Ability to delegate
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Great task prioritisation skills
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Experience working in a fast-paced environment
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Great communication skills
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Enjoys working as part of a team
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Hard working and productive
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Passion or understanding for veganism and whole foods products
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To apply please:
1. Fill in THIS GOOGLE FORM
2. Send your cv and a cover email to contact@happymaki.co.uk
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​KITCHEN ASSISTANT ​
£ 12.50 - £13.00 / hour
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Our kitchen assistants work mainly on the front line, building, rolling and wrapping our sushi burritos. You will also need to be happy to work in the kitchen doing vegetable prep, washing up and preparing fried items. Its important that you're someone who likes a fast paced environment and is happy to camp and work in different locations throughout the summer.
Hours vary but are typically 30- 40 a week, lots more at Glastonbury less at smaller festivals. The more events you are available for the higher chances you have of getting this role. The is also potential for role progression and raises throughout the summer into a SUPERVISOR position based on performance.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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4-5 days a week can include stall set up, does include stall packdown
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Level 2 Food Hygiene
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Competent knife skills
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Competent multi tasker
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Self sufficient camper
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Ability to get to the festivals independently
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Available for the majority of May 20th - 28th of August.
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Kitchen Assistants are the face of the company, your high energy and brilliant customer service makes all the difference to our customer experience. If you’re a team player that loves a high work environment this is a great Summer Job.
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PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Previous hospitality experience (food and or beverage)
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Experience working in a fast-paced environment
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Great communication skills
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Enjoys working as part of a team
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Be very hard working and productive
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Passion or understanding for veganism and whole foods products
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Friendly and considerate personality
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To apply please:
1. Fill in THIS GOOGLE FORM
2. Send your cv and a cover email to contact@happymaki.co.uk
HALF SEASON KITCHEN ASSISTANT ​
As above but for those who are looking to work a shorter season end of July to end of August
SUPER SUB
As above but for those looking to do the odd event here and there or be on call. This is usually for people who have worked for us before but still want to get involved in the odd event here and there.​ But please do still apply if you have good hosptiality experience or can be vouched for by one our previous team members.
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1. Fill in THIS GOOGLE FORM
2. Send your cv and a cover email to contact@happymaki.co.uk
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