Sous Chef

Grind; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Meal on duty

Crew discount 50%

Birthdaygift

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Grind is a London-based coffee company known for its bustling cafes, with all-day dining using fresh seasonal produce and a dynamic menu.

We are seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the Grind kitchen alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, ensuring quality, speed, and consistency while developing a team of aspiring chefs in a fast-paced environment.

Join Grind to contribute to a vibrant cafe culture, stay calm under pressure, and deliver amazing food with energy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers.
• Strong time-management and organisational skills.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

A bit about us.

Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery.

Our cafes and coffee shops are the beating heart of Grind, they are where it all began. We're a bustling hub in the heart of London's most iconic places, known for serving our specialty coffee and renowned bottomless brunches.

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 regulationsTo support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in ensuring that all sections are adequately staffed with chefs trained and qualified to work those sectionsTo help the Head Chef recruit kitchen team members following company employment proceduresTo liaise and effectively communicate with the Head Chef and Front of House Management team at all timesTo 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 sectionTo report all complaints, incidents, accidents and other irregularities to the Head Chef, Operations team and/or Manager on dutyMust be adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required

You’ll have.

• Good 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 chefsTeam-work driven and results focusedDisplays 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.

• 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 most Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our team Discounts 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 hours. Social 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.