A bit about us. Grind is a coffee company that was born in London, soon to live in Manchester Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded on our cafés, coffee shops, trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery, with our first out of London location being 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 Michaels Square. Every team is involved in our mission to use coffee as a force for good. Whether it’s through creating the UK’s first home-compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-neutral shipping, 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. As part of our hiring process for this role you will be onboarding in one of our London sites ahead of our Manchester cafe opening. 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 establishments Considerable management experience within a busy kitchen environment Good communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers Strong time-management and organisational skills A positive attitude and leadership approach to motivate and encourage a team of aspiring chefs Ability to maintain professionalism at all times, in both conduct and appearance Strong 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 30 days of holiday per annum An additional holiday per year of service, capped at 3 days Access to our company wellness scheme Full access to our Mental Health Service Research & development allowance to dine out at local restaurants to draw inspiration and efficiencies from £200 Wellness Allowance per annum Invitation to Grind social events Great company staff discounts for friends and family Career development opportunities Salary Up to £55,000