Grill Chef - Cambridge

Honest Burgers; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular burger restaurant in Cambridge is looking for a dedicated Grill Chef to run the grill section and maintain high kitchen standards. You will collaborate closely with the Head Chef and team to deliver great food while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Opportunities for progression exist to the Grill Master position after mastering the grill section. The role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, fostering a positive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Complimentary food and drinks

28 days holiday

Employee discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience cooking burgers and chips in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage the grill section effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Run the grill section and manage operations smoothly.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Mentor junior kitchen team members.
• Meet set KPIs for performance.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Health & safety knowledge

KPI management

Job description

GRILL CHEF – Cambridge

What we offer

• 12.50 – 17.50 per hour OTE (including service charge – our data says you can earn between £1 to £5 per hour on top of your pay)
• Service charge split equally (100% goes to the employees)
• Guaranteed full‑time or part‑time contracted hours
• Complimentary team food & soft drinks while on shift
• VIB (Very Important Burgers) – £100 per month, food & drink allowance off shift
• Your birthday off work, fully paid
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Up to £1,000 “Refer a Friend” scheme (T&C apply)
• Access to online 24/7 GP
• Hospitality, retail and gym membership discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay, after your first year with Honest
• Enhanced maternity or paternity pay, after your first year with Honest
• Craft Exchange Programme – where you can get paid for jobs around Honest that you may have an interest in, e.g. sign‑writing, social media, etc.
• Progression opportunities: once you pass probation and master the art of cooking our famous medium‑rare burger and rosemary chips, you will have the opportunity to progress to our Grill Master position, accompanied by a pay increase.

The role and you

We’re looking for a Grill Chef who believes in the power of great, fresh food and “old‑school” hospitality to make someone’s day. There’s an art to cooking burgers and chips the Honest way, and our Grill Chefs take responsibility to control a grill section, whether their Head Chef is on shift or not.

You will be the key player in the kitchen, working closely with your Head Chef, Sous Chef and the rest of the team, assisting in making sure that kitchen standards, health & safety, and food quality are at the highest level.

Once you complete your probation and prove your championing of the grill section, you will be nominated for promotion to the position of Grill Master.

We want you to help generate a culture of loyalty, positivity and opportunity whilst recognising the positive impact you can have on your team and consumers.

Areas of responsibility

• Running the grill section
• Managing health & safety
• Meeting set KPIs
• Assisting in developing junior members of the team
• Team responsibility for stock and COGS management
• Compliance
• Constant improvement to the service and restaurant’s performance

Equal opportunity

We believe in equal access to support and opportunity that exists for all. We celebrate our differences and want you to help us to continually strive for diversity, inclusivity and a warm welcome for everyone.

This means your name, age, race or gender doesn’t need to be on your CV. If you’d rather take it off, that’s good with us.