Executive Culinary Director

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Grind Full time

About Us


Grind is a hospitality company with a strong presence in London, known for its vibrant cafés and coffee trucks. Since its inception in 2011, the brand has expanded rapidly across the city, with a focus on serving high-quality coffee, food, and cocktails in a unique and engaging atmosphere.


Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to minimize our environmental impact through initiatives such as compostable coffee pods, plastic-free packaging, and carbon-free shipping. Our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, was established in 2023 to address the negative effects of the global coffee industry.


About the Role


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team. As a key member of our kitchen leadership, you will be responsible for supporting our talented Head Chefs and their teams across our locations. Your primary focus will be on ensuring adherence to our brand standards and fostering the development of our culinary brigade.


Key responsibilities include:



  • Menu development and innovation across the group, in collaboration with our site Head Chefs
  • Delivering group food margin in line with budgets, with the support of each Head Chef
  • Purchasing food from approved supply chains to maximize margin and product quality
  • Reducing food wastage and overseeing monthly stock takes to ensure accuracy
  • Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting a strong rapport with all FoH team members
  • Leading recruitment and retention efforts for our chef team, in collaboration with our Head Chefs and People Team

Requirements


We are looking for a candidate with:



  • At least 3 years of experience in a Head Chef position or 1 year of experience in an Executive Chef/Group Head Chef position in a café/restaurant environment
  • Comprehensive knowledge of allergens, food safety, and hygiene practices
  • Strong communication and business acumen skills, with the ability to read a P&L
  • Experience with BOH systems, including procurement, recipe development, and scheduling software
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead a busy service
  • A positive attitude and leadership approach to motivate and encourage a team of aspiring chefs
  • The ability to think on the spot and react concisely and calmly to situations
  • Results-driven, with a focus on fostering a collaborative environment

Diversity and Inclusion


Grind is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.


Benefits and Perks



  • 25 days of holiday per annum, plus bank holiday
  • An additional holiday per year of service, capped at 3 days
  • Access to our company wellness scheme and Mental Health Service
  • Research and development allowance for dining out and drawing inspiration
  • £200 Wellness Allowance per annum
  • Invitation to Grind social events and great company staff discounts
  • Career development opportunities in a range of training programs

Salary


£60,000 - £65,000

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