• Reporting to: Head of Food
• Role Type: Fulltime
• Hours: Weekday and Weekend
• Remuneration: €32,000 per annum
• Location: GROW HQ,Waterford

Opened in October 2016, GROW HQ has quickly established itself as one of Waterford’s favourite cafes, with a focus on hyper-authentic, seasonal food, cooked with passion. From Best Newcomer in 2017 to the Georgina Campbell Café of the Year in 2020, and Best Sustainable Practices in 2022, we have our fair share of national awards and accolades. There are no barriers between where food is grown, cooked, and eaten at GROW HQ, where we serve the most nutritious, delicious, seasonal food and put veg centre stage, while also showcasing the finest free-range, local meat, poultry, fish and cheese.
GROW HQ is also proud to be the Irish hub for Chef’s Manifesto: an advocacy hub building a community of chefs around the world, equipped with the skills to create a better food system for all. GROW HQ is also the home of GIY, an award-winning social enterprise that supports people to develop ‘food empathy’ – a deeper connection with food and respect for the people and planet that put it on our tables. Our mission is to inspire and enable a global movement of food growers whose collective actions will help to create a more fair, resilient, and sustainable food system.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the GROW HQ kitchen
• Assist the Head Chef in menu compilation and possessan in-depth knowledge of the full menu
• Assist the Head Chef in reduction of food waste and efficiencies in the kitchen
• Supervise service ensuring presentationof food is compliant with café standards
• Ensure healthy eating and ‘value-for-money' ethosis maintained and exemplified
• Ensure consistency of produce throughout the kitchen

Qualifications, Experience, & Competencies
We are looking for an experienced and qualified individual who shares GROW HQ’s culture, vision and values. Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications and experience:

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in a fast-moving Food & Beverage business
• Experience in pastry production preferred
• A passion for local, seasonal home-grown food, and preserving & foraging
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player who values integrity and respect
• Excellent communication skills
• good pastry skills preferable but not essential

Apply
Please apply by with your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your fit with the criteria outlined above. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €30,000.00-€37,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Food allowance
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• sous chef: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person