Sous Chef

Grind; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension

Crew Card

Meals on Duty

Birthday Gift

Wellbeing Allowance

Job summary

Grind seeks a passionate Sous Chef to lead our busy Manchester kitchen, working alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef. You will drive quality, speed of service, and staff development in a fast-paced all-day dining setting.

role requires the ability to maintain high standards under pressure, with a focus on seasonal produce, food costing, and H&S compliance. Join a culture of energy, fun, and delicious food in the heart of Manchester.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Clear, effective communication with colleagues and front-of-house teams.
• Excellent time-management and organisational abilities.
• Team-work driven with a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and clean working environment following Health and Safety regulations.
• Support Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to ensure adequate staffing and section coverage.
• Assist in recruiting kitchen team members following company procedures.
• Coordinate with Head Chef and Front of House to ensure smooth service.
• Expedite food production and maintain high quality across all services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

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.

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.