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ABOUT GROW

GROW is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. The venue includes busy bars, kitchen and indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events throughout the day into the night.  Since opening in 2014, our aim is to extend opportunities for people to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. We are an accredited Hackney Nights Venue and part of an ecosystem of artist and maker spaces and a working yard called Grow Studios. 2024 is our 10th anniversary year.

GROW is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all individuals.

SUPERVISORS, BARTENDERS AND FOOD RUNNERS

Join GROW’s friendly core team who are passionate about the space, cultural provision and sustainability -  you will be part of lots of high quality music cultural/community experiences whilst on shifts!

Benefits include:

  • 1 vegan/veggie meal when on 6+ hour per shift 

  • Access to free live music events with discounts on food and drink

  • Access to professional development opportunities, including industry seminars, workshops, or specialty certifications, including specialist wine, cocktail and beer training to develop knowledge and skills and hone your craft

Job Description and how to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to hello@growhackney.co.uk

SOUND ENGINEERS

We are currently looking for freelance Sound Engineers - if interested, please send CV and cover letter to hello@growhackney.co.uk

CHEF DE PARTIE

We are currently looking for Chefs De Partie for evening shifts through Wednesday to Sunday.

Please send CV and cover letter to hello@growhackney.co.uk

Work with Grow’s Head Chef/Kitchen Manager and a team of chefs in GROW's kitchen! We are a fresh produce kitchen and seek to use local suppliers/producers where possible. We have a strong plant-based offering with high-welfare meat dishes. We seek to strike a balance between good quality and healthy offerings that are desirable in a cultural venue.

As part of the role you will be expected to:

  • Take control of the kitchen in the absence off the Head Chef

  • Support the Head Chef in the development and roll out of the menu, loosely middle eastern/european with a healthy edge and an emphasis on plant based (not exclusively plant based, we do serve some sourced meat and dairy). 

  • Help to cost any new menu items, being conscious of customer price points and our margins

  • Assist in recruiting and training of new kitchen team members

  • Work in the kitchen cooking and running the pass

  • Be responsible for delegating tasks as appropriate

  • Be responsible for health and safety within the kitchen including cleaning rotas

  • Be responsible for supplier communication, stock management and ordering produce

  • Produce weekly rotas for the kitchen team

  • Work with the front of house team to ensure a good customer experience. We aim to foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

What qualities are we looking for?

  • A great communicator and team player

  • Strong management and organisational skills

  • A real interest in good food, plant based options and sustainability

  • Someone with a good understanding of HACCP and kitchen due diligence

  • Someone able to work cooperatively with an existing team

  • Someone who stays calm under pressure, is good at crisis management and conflict resolution

  • Level 2 food hygiene certificate (minimum)

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NEED HELP WITH YOUR ENTERPRISE

We offer expertise, experience and tangible tactics to help your enterprise and/or creative space on how to embed ethical business, communication and engagement strategies. For more information, please email hello@growhackney.co.uk.

HIRE THE SPACE

Find out more about the spaces we have available to hire by emailing hello@growhackney.co.uk.