Interested in working for us?
- Teabag Chihuahua Ltd. is a mobile catering company. We operate a number of mobile catering units under the trading names Santa Fe Mexican Food and Powwow Native American Cuisine. We travel to music festivals, primarily, and sell a variety of meat and vegetarian foods to festival-goers, including burritos, nachos, chilli and buffalo burgers.
- We have been operating since 2001 and have built up a great reputation for our freshly prepared food, friendly and efficient service. Our distinctive catering units make us easily recognizable and punters return again and again.
- The staff teams consist of trained chefs, students, and individuals looking for a change in career and one that allows them to make money and enjoy themselves. Most of the staff is looking to earn a week’s wages in a long weekend to pursue other interests, want to enjoy the summer out-of-doors, and don’t want to work the typical 9-5 routine.
- We operate a highly professional business and you will learn many skills that will enhance your resume and improve your performance at future jobs. Most of our staff returns for multiple years, testament that we offer good wages (greater than most caterers) and a fun, yet professional, work environment. We demand a lot from our employees and give much in return!
About the Work :
- Our season runs from the beginning of May to the middle of September. Staff numbers vary, as some weekends are busier than others. Most staff work full time, though we do hire a few staff on a part time basis. Most of our work is during so-called “unsocial hours” – though really this couldn’t be further from the truth as the festivals are very sociable! We work most weekends during the summer with the length of the workweek varying from two days to five days depending on the length of the show. Travel to the shows is provided, though you may also travel directly from home or carpool if you wish.
- The size of the show dictates how large a crew you will be working with. Typically, you will be part of a team of 4-6 individuals. We expect everyone on the team to be willing to perform all tasks, including setting up and dismantling the units, serving, food preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
- Staff camping is provided behind the stall at most shows, and you are required to provide your own tent and sleeping bag.
- This is definitely not a 9-5 job and you should expect to work some quite varied and long hours, which are entirely dictated by the festival, the weather, and the number of hungry people. We are a very popular caterer at shows so we can be very busy for extended periods of time.
- As an employee, you will need to complete an employment contract and National Insurance details. You will need to complete a short course in basic Food Health and Hygiene. You can expect to earn above minimum wage depending on experience, competence, motivation and tenure.
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly about this Job!
The Good:
- Sun, fun, some sand and surf, funky festivals, good grooves! And, you will usually receive a night off at most festivals to see some music or simply play – followed by a noontime start the following day.
- Real work, real responsibility, real wages, food you can be proud to serve, very professional work experience, good references for future jobs, fair bosses who actually work hard and play hard, and a great team of highly-motivated colleagues.
The Bad:
- Late nights, early mornings, rainy days, muddy feet, peeling onions, endless cues of hungry punters.
The Ugly:
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