Head Chef, D GRANDE

If you want to have a real impact on a growing business, be rewarded with profit sharing, company shares and monthly bonuses, and are obsessed with fresh and delicious food, then you might be who we’re looking for- read on!

Having launched successfully during the first lockdown and gone from strength to strength since then, we need an experienced Head Chef to take our restaurant to the next level, including being involved in developing the business from one site into new future sites. As a business we’re also serious about work-life balance, no more 60 hour weeks!

We’re looking for someone with the vision, creativity and skill to lead and develop the food side of the business, and we want to invest in a long term relationship with a Head Chef who wants to be a part of the managment team and see our growth continue! We’re serious about this role, and the benefits reflect this:

– Monthly profit share – if the business is suceeding then we want you to be rewarded

– Monthly bonus based on hitting GP and wage percentage targets

– Shares in D GRANDE after 1 year of service

– Trip to Dallas, Texas, once you’ve been with us for three years- a chance to experience first hand what the food is all about

– Industry leading sick pay – we’ll pay 80% of your wages for up to 3 weeks if you’re off sick

– Access to counselling, health referrals and more through our Health Assured Employee Assistance Program

A bit about us- our head honcho is from Dallas, and on moving to London was disappointed to not be able to find the authentic Tex-Mex he enjoyed in Texas – and while there might be easier ways to get a craving fix – here we are!

All fresh, all made from scratch- we’re serious about doing things properly! Our regular guests have become investors in the company, that’s how obsessed people are with what we do. We’re striving to create a culture where you feel valued for your hard work, and that you can trust us to help you develop your career. We expect a lot of ourselves, and of you, but if you’re the right person you’ll thrive in the busy and service focused atmosphere we’ve built.

A bit about our ideal candidate-

– Culture focused, knows what a great kitchen culture looks like and what it takes to build. Maintains strong relationships with all members of the business.

– Strong work ethic and great consistency to make sure we’re meeting our guests high standards

– Excited to train and develop their team

– Business accumen- the ability to see beyond the kitchen pass to the wider business goals

– Creative, looks for opportunities to develop the menu, and finds efficient solutions to any issues

– Minimum two years experience as a Head Chef in a from-scratch kitchen

– Standards focused, able to maintain consistency and outstanding health and safety

This role is for 48 hours a week over 5 days. Please get in touch in confidence for a chat – we’re always happy to sit down informally and if you’d like to spend some time with us in the kitchen we pay for all trials.