A bit about us.

Grind is a hospitality company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, the brand has expanded across London with restaurants and café-bars, burning the candle at both ends to serve coffee, food, and cocktails to a killer soundtrack.

Our cafés and coffee shops were where Grind all began, and they're still the beating heart of Grind. They're vibrant, exciting and sometimes high-pressure places to work.

We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.

In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.

A bit about the role.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Head Chef looking to join a fast-paced restaurant group. Our Grind locations offer all-day dining and focus on using fresh seasonal produce to develop a dynamic menu. Greenwich Grind closes in the early evening 3 nights a week, the remaining 4 evenings close between 10pm and 12am with the kitchen closing down typically an hour before the site closes. 

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for the operation of the kitchen and the Back of House team. Your role will be to ensure that the service, quality and consistency of food is upheld to Grind standards at all times. We expect that you will be able to proactively recruit, train and develop your team. Furthermore, you must be able to create and maintain a safe, clean working environment for all chefs and kitchen staff. 

To be eligible for this position you must have experience of kitchen management and possess strong knowledge around food GPs, H&S, wage costs, stock control and training. 

Role responsibilities.

• Quality Control: Oversee food expediting to ensure top-quality food and service are delivered to customers.

• Efficiency: Maintain timely food production and uphold high standards across all services and sections.

Management: Lead, manage and develop our already incredible kitchen team.

• Food Safety & Hygiene: Uphold a safe and clean working environment according to Health and Safety regulations.

• Staffing: Ensure adequate staffing with qualified chefs for each kitchen section.

• HR Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff files within the HR system.

• Recruitment: Proactively recruit kitchen team members following established company procedures.

• Scheduling: Prepare weekly rotas for the Back of House team based on business levels and budgets.

• Communication: Collaborate and effectively communicate with the Front of House Management team.

• Reporting: Report complaints, incidents, accidents, and other irregularities to the Operations team and Manager on duty.

• Flexibility: Adapt and adjust working patterns as needed to meet operational demands.

You’ll have.

• 12 months experience within a similar reputable establishment

• 2 years + of management experience within a busy kitchen environment 

• Good communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers 

• Strong time-management and organisational skills

• A positive attitude and leadership approach to motivate and encourage a team of aspiring chefs

• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times, in both conduct and appearance

• Strong initiative and ability to quickly problem-solve under pressure

Diversity and Inclusion. 

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.

If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and perks

• 30 days of holiday per annum

• An additional holiday per year of service, capped at 3 days

• Access to our company wellness scheme

• Full access to our Mental Health Service - at all times of the year

• Research & development allowance to dine out at local restaurants to draw inspiration and efficiencies from 

• £200 Wellness Allowance per annum

• Invitation to Grind social events 

• Great company staff discounts for friends and family

• Career development opportunities in a wide range of training programmes

Salary

up to £60k 

A bit about us.

Grind is a hospitality company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, the brand has expanded across London with restaurants and café-bars, burning the candle at both ends to serve coffee, food, and cocktails to a killer soundtrack.

Our cafés and coffee shops were where Grind all began, and they're still the beating heart of Grind. They're vibrant, exciting and sometimes high-pressure places to work.

We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.

In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.

A bit about the role.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Head Chef looking to join a fast-paced restaurant group. Our Grind locations offer all-day dining and focus on using fresh seasonal produce to develop a dynamic menu. Greenwich Grind closes in the early evening 3 nights a week, the remaining 4 evenings close between 10pm and 12am with the kitchen closing down typically an hour before the site closes. 

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for the operation of the kitchen and the Back of House team. Your role will be to ensure that the service, quality and consistency of food is upheld to Grind standards at all times. We expect that you will be able to proactively recruit, train and develop your team. Furthermore, you must be able to create and maintain a safe, clean working environment for all chefs and kitchen staff. 

To be eligible for this position you must have experience of kitchen management and possess strong knowledge around food GPs, H&S, wage costs, stock control and training. 

Role responsibilities.

• Quality Control: Oversee food expediting to ensure top-quality food and service are delivered to customers.

• Efficiency: Maintain timely food production and uphold high standards across all services and sections.

Management: Lead, manage and develop our already incredible kitchen team.

• Food Safety & Hygiene: Uphold a safe and clean working environment according to Health and Safety regulations.

• Staffing: Ensure adequate staffing with qualified chefs for each kitchen section.

• HR Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff files within the HR system.

• Recruitment: Proactively recruit kitchen team members following established company procedures.

• Scheduling: Prepare weekly rotas for the Back of House team based on business levels and budgets.

• Communication: Collaborate and effectively communicate with the Front of House Management team.

• Reporting: Report complaints, incidents, accidents, and other irregularities to the Operations team and Manager on duty.

• Flexibility: Adapt and adjust working patterns as needed to meet operational demands.

You’ll have.

• 12 months experience within a similar reputable establishment

• 2 years + of management experience within a busy kitchen environment 

• Good communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers 

• Strong time-management and organisational skills

• A positive attitude and leadership approach to motivate and encourage a team of aspiring chefs

• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times, in both conduct and appearance

• Strong initiative and ability to quickly problem-solve under pressure

Diversity and Inclusion. 

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.

If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and perks

• 30 days of holiday per annum

• An additional holiday per year of service, capped at 3 days

• Access to our company wellness scheme

• Full access to our Mental Health Service - at all times of the year

• Research & development allowance to dine out at local restaurants to draw inspiration and efficiencies from 

• £200 Wellness Allowance per annum

• Invitation to Grind social events 

• Great company staff discounts for friends and family

• Career development opportunities in a wide range of training programmes

Salary

up to £60k