Sous Chef

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.

We are looking for a passionate and talented Sous Chef to help lead our Grind kitchen which is busy, fast paced and full of energy. Our restaurants offer all-day dining and focus on using fresh seasonal produce to develop a dynamic menu.

Your role as Sous Chef would involve working alongside your Head Chef and our Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team on a day-to-day basis. You must ensure that quality, consistency and speed of service are upheld at all times, and help to enhance development among a team of aspiring chefs. You must also be able to competently manage all kitchen operation duties in the absence of the Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.

As a Sous Chef, you need to be able to demonstrate a good all round approach to running a fast paced restaurant; ideally we are looking for someone who can keep their cool, have fun and make amazing food, fast and under pressure.

If you love working with seasonal produce, have experience with food costing, H&S, and amazing attention to detail we would love to hear from you!

Role responsibilities.

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

• To support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in ensuring that all sections are adequately staffed with chefs trained and qualified to work those sections

• To help the Head Chef recruit kitchen team members following company employment procedures

• To liaise and effectively communicate with the Head Chef and Front of House Management team at all times

• To help 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 Head Chef, Operations team and/or Manager on duty

• Must be adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required

Youll have.

• 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

• Team-work driven and results focused

• Displays a smart and professional appearance, representing the company in a positive manner

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.

• 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

Salary

£30000 - £40,000

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