Grill Chef

Culinary Collective; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast food chain in London is seeking a Grill Chef to join their flagship location. You will be responsible for mastering the grill station, ensuring high-quality burger preparation, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates have previous grill experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a passion for quality service. Enjoy a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and monthly meals for you and guests as part of our team.

Benefits

£17 / hour

Monthly meal for you + 4 guests

Formal qualifications provided

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience on grill or hot section in a busy kitchen.
• Strong awareness of food safety, allergens, and clean working.
• Calm, confident cooking under pressure.
• A sense of pride in every plate and every service.

Responsibilities

• Master the grill station within 2 weeks.
• Maintain sub-10-minute ticket times during peak periods.
• Ensure every burger leaves the pass consistent.
• Own the cleanliness and safety of your station.
• Support new starters on the grill.

Skills

Experience on grill or hot section

Food safety awareness

Calm under pressure

Team-oriented

Job description

Grill Chef – Heard, Soho (Flagship Opening)

Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards.

Heard is changing the game in London’s fast food scene — created with 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, we’re serving precision-cooked smash burgers using the best ingredients and tight systems. Our first site in Borough launched in February 2025 to rave reviews, and now we’re opening our flagship in Soho.

We’re looking for Grill Chefs who can deliver quality at speed — clean, accurate, and proud of every plate.

In Your First 12 Months, You’ll…

• Master the grill station within 2 weeks, confidently handling multiple orders during peak service with accurate temperature, timing, and finish on every patty
• Hit full station setup and close-down independently, completing daily checklists and keeping your section fully stocked, labelled, and compliant
• Maintain sub-10-minute ticket times during peak periods while consistently delivering Heard’s burger quality, seasoning, and build standards
• Ensure every burger leaves the pass consistent, with correct sear, melt, and assembly — no shortcuts, no drop in standards
• Own the cleanliness and safety of your station, including daily cleaning, equipment checks, and safe grill management
• Communicate clearly on shift, working closely with the pass and prep teams to coordinate service and stay ahead of the board
• Contribute to stock accuracy by reporting low items, minimising waste, and portioning correctly during prep
• Support new starters on the grill, showing them correct techniques and helping them get up to speed during training weeks
• Keep EHO and allergen protocols tight, following Heard’s systems and flagging any issues early
• Be reliable, professional, and focused — someone the Head Chef and Sous Chef can count on every single shift

What You Bring

• Previous experience on grill or hot section in a busy kitchen
• Strong awareness of food safety, allergens, and clean working
• Calm, confident cooking under pressure — you don’t cut corners
• A real sense of pride in every plate and every service
• Team-first attitude with good communication and timing

The Heard Package

• £17 / hour – full-time, with stable rota and paid breaks
• Monthly meal for you + 4 guests – on us
• Formal qualifications – including Mental Health First Aid and H&S Level 2
• Career development – with progression into senior line roles and leadership training

Ready to own the grill at London’s most exciting new kitchen?

Apply now and cook with precision, pride, and purpose.