At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our kitchen team to create exceptional dishes using fresh, seasonal produce.
- Company: Grind, a sustainable coffee company with a vibrant café culture in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, social events, and access to financial support and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team making a positive impact in the coffee industry.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of kitchen operations required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 31000 £ per year.
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 cafés 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
This is a great opportunity for a passionate Chef de Partie, looking to join and progress in a fast‑paced restaurant group. Our Greenwich site offers all‑day dining Monday to Sunday with an evening service Thursday to Sunday. Our focus is always on using fresh seasonal produce to develop a dynamic menu. As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food that is in line with our Grind standards across the group. You will be confident in working a nominated section (as instructed by the senior chef on shift), and extremely team‑driven in order to achieve the best service results. To be eligible for this role, you will need to have previous experience working in a similar position and possess knowledge of kitchen production and procedures.
Role responsibilities
- Support the Back of House team in the operation of the kitchen and planned production of the menu
- Ensure food production and standards are carried out in a timely fashion across services & one section as agreed by the Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
- Ensure that the reputation for excellent food and service is upheld at all times to Grind standards
- Ensure that cleanliness of the kitchen is upheld to the highest standards
- Remain customer focused always, being approachable and quick to exceed customer expectations
- Support kitchen production as required
- Report any hazards or maintenance issues to the Head Chef or Senior Chef on duty
- Wear full and correct uniform always
- Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by Line Manager
You’ll have
- Good communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers
- Able to perform well and remain professional whilst under pressure
- Dedicated team‑player, who strives for excellence and is results‑driven
- Mindful of observing & safeguarding professional standards
- Enthusiastic, with an eagerness to learn new skills and a commitment to personal professional development
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.
- Stream: Take control of your finances with on‑demand access to your earned wages, financial coaching, and more.
- Employee Loan: Access an interest‑free loan of up to £1,000 to help with unexpected expenses.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus for bringing great talent to our team (£250 for employees, £450 for managers).
- 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 4 hours, and two staff meals on shifts over 10 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.
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.
Chef de Partie in Greenwich employer: Grind
Grind is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of London, where creativity and sustainability thrive. As a Chef de Partie, you will benefit from a supportive team environment, opportunities for personal growth, and a range of perks including generous discounts, social events, and enhanced family leave policies. Join us in our mission to redefine coffee culture while enjoying a fulfilling career in a dynamic and innovative setting.
