Head Chef

Grind; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension

Financial support: interest-free loans

Referral Bonus: up to £300

Discounts online: up to 40%

SpectrumLife EAP

Crew Card: 50% off meals

Friends & Family Discount

Meals on Duty

Social Events

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Wellbeing Allowance

Birthday Treat

Job summary

Grind is expanding in Manchester and seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen and Back of House team. You will ensure service, quality and consistency of food across all Grind locations, while proactively recruiting, training and developing your team.

To be eligible you’ll have extensive kitchen management experience, strong knowledge of food GP, H&S, wage costs, stock control and team training. A positive, proactive leader is essential to maintain Grind standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing busy kitchen operations in reputable establishments.
• Strong knowledge of food GP, Health & Safety, wage costs and stock control.
• Ability to recruit, train and develop a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of the kitchen and Back of House team.
• Ensure service, quality and consistency of food meet Grind standards.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff; maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Create and manage weekly rotas and staffing levels across kitchen sections.
• Collaborate with Front of House to ensure smooth service and communication.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

A bit about us.

Grind is a coffee company that was born in London, and now lives in Manchester! Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across the city with cafés, coffee shops, trucks, and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. Now, we’ve opened our first location outside of London, in the centre of Manchester.

Coffee is at the forefront of what we do and who we are. We are coffee specialists and have always aspired to deliver the best quality, service, and consistency of product at all our Grind locations. Each of our cafés has an incredible team serving speciality coffee, mixing cocktails, and cooking amazing food—all to the beat of a great playlist. Now, we’re looking to build another all-star team for our very first café-restaurant in the heart of Manchester, in St Michael’s Square.

Every team at every location is involved in our mission to use coffee as a force for good. Whether it’s through sourcing avocado peel straws and recycled material containers on site, creating the UK’s first home-compostable coffee pods, or using 100% plastic-free packaging, we want to be the world’s most sustainable coffee company. We set up our own charity, the Better Coffee Foundation®, to undo the damage caused by the global coffee industry by recovering ocean-bound plastic with every coffee pod, iced coffee can, and cup of coffee we sell.

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.

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.

• Oversee food expediting to ensure top-quality food and service are delivered to customers.Maintain timely food production and uphold high standards across all services and sections.Lead, manage and develop our already incredible kitchen team.Uphold a safe and clean working environment according to Health and Safety regulations.Ensure adequate staffing with qualified chefs for each kitchen section.Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff files within the HR system.Proactively recruit kitchen team members following established company procedures.Prepare weekly rotas for the Back of House team based on business levels and budgets.Collaborate and effectively communicate with the Front of House Management team.Report complaints, incidents, accidents, and other irregularities to the Operations team and Manager on duty.Adapt and adjust working patterns as needed to meet operational demands.

You’ll have.

• Extensive experience within similar reputable establishmentsConsiderable management experience within a busy kitchen environmentGood communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customersStrong time-management and organisational skillsA positive attitude and leadership approach to motivate and encourage a team of aspiring chefsAbility to maintain professionalism at all times, in both conduct and appearanceStrong 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.

• NEST Pension: We offer a pension scheme to help you plan for your future.Financial support: access to interest-free, short-term loans when you need them mostReferral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our teamDiscounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites.Meals on Duty: Enjoy one staff meal on shifts over 8 hoursSocial Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun.Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £75 annually to spend on your wellbeing.Birthday Treat: £20 birthday gift

Grind run a tronc scheme, which is managed by an independent tronc master. Tronc payments are variable and not guaranteed, this number is likely to fluctuate depending on site performance and individual eligibility.

Salary range

• 40,000 – 45,000 GBP Annual