Head Chef

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.,

• To provide a safe & clean working environment for all chefs and kitchen porters according to Health and Safety legislation and regulations


• To ensure that all sections are adequately staffed with chefs trained and qualified to work those sections


• To ensure files of all staff members are kept up to date using our HR systems


• To pro-actively recruit kitchen team members following company employment procedures


• To prepare weekly rotas for the Back of House team according to the level of business and the budgets


• To liaise and effectively communicate with the Front of House Management team


• To control the expediting of food and ensure customers receive the highest quality of food and service possible


• Ensure food production and standards are carried out in a timely fashion across all services & every section


• To report all complaints, incidents, accidents and other irregularities to the Operations team and Manager on duty


• Must be adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required
  
  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 hold at least 2 years experience in kitchen management and possess strong knowledge around food GPs, H&S, wage costs, stock control and training.,
• 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 a professionalism at all times, in both conduct and appearance


• Strong initiative and ability to quickly problem-solve under pressure
  
  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.
  
  Crew Card Membership - 50% off all Food & Beverage at every Grind location .


• Retail discount on Grind at Home products


• Up to £300 referral bonus


• Invitation to our Social Events


• Access to Wellness Scheme


If this gets you going we would love to hear from you, please submit a copy of your CV alongside your application.

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit / visa will be considered for the above position.

Grind is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.

We'll see you at the Grind!