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Sous cheg – Heard. Soho (Flagship Opening) Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards. Heard is the most talked-about name in London’s fast food scene, created with 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey. Our first site in Borough launched in February 2025 to rave reviews — now, we're opening our flagship in Soho, and we're looking for a Head Chef to lead it. This is your chance to take ownership of a brand-new kitchen, build your brigade from scratch, and set the standard for what fast food should be: fast, fresh, and uncompromising on quality. In Your First 12 Months, You'll... Launch the Soho kitchen to spec and on schedule, delivering a fully operational kitchen with prep, service, storage, food safety, and communication systems in place ahead of opening Hire and onboard a full brigade, including all line chefs and prep roles, with clear responsibilities, trial shifts completed, and training plans delivered before launch Train all team members to deliver the Heard food standard, achieving consistent plate execution within four weeks of opening across every service period Run the pass with full control, ensuring all revenue streams (dine-in, delivery, takeaway) hit speed, quality, and presentation targets daily Write and implement kitchen SOPs across service, cleaning, stock, allergen handling, and prep — fully embedded and signed off by week two of trading Deliver food cost margin within target range by month two, using Heard systems to monitor usage, track waste, and adjust ordering in real-time Achieve and maintain a* 5 Health & Safety rating at first inspection through fully documented food safety procedures and ongoing team compliance Collaborate daily with the General Manager to analyse service performance, adjust rota needs, and drive daily prep and recovery standards Review and improve kitchen systems and workflows quarterly, in collaboration with Jordan Bailey, ensuring the operation evolves with service demands
About Us HEARD is pioneering a new era of fast food. Founded by 2 Michelin-starred Chef Jordan Bailey, we are a produce-first concept focused on sustainability, exceptional ingredients, and culinary precision. Our mission is to elevate fast food by delivering world-class flavour and service in a dynamic, busy environment The Role As a member of our Floor Staff team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering smooth, friendly, and efficient service on the restaurant floor. You’ll help create memorable guest experiences by upholding our standards, supporting your team, and bringing positive energy to every shift. Key Responsibilities Provide attentive, high-quality service to all guests Support your team during busy periods with clear communication and teamwork Always maintain cleanliness and organisation on the floor Ensure orders are taken accurately and delivered promptly Be knowledgeable about the menu and able to answer guest questions confidently Communicate guest feedback and any issues to management as needed Requirements Previous experience in a customer-facing role in hospitality A positive attitude and willingness to learn Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure Reliable, punctual, and a team player Basic understanding of food safety practices Why Join Us? Join an innovative, chef-led concept committed to excellence and sustainability. You will have the opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking brand and make a lasting impact on the future of fast food.
We are looking for a high energy experienced supervisor. Heard is growing fast and we are looking for great people who love to work in a fast environment. HEARD is pioneering a new era of fast food. Founded by 2 Michelin-starred Chef Jordan Bailey, we are a produce-first concept focused on sustainability, exceptional ingredients, and culinary precision. Our mission is to elevate fast food by delivering world-class flavour and service in a dynamic, busy environment As a Supervisor You’ll help create memorable guest experiences by upholding our standards, supporting your team, and bringing positive energy to every shift. Key Responsibilities Provide attentive, high-quality service to all guests Support your team during busy periods with clear communication and teamwork Always maintain cleanliness and organisation on the floor Ensure orders are taken accurately and delivered promptly Be knowledgeable about the menu and able to answer guest questions confidently Communicate guest feedback and any issues to management as needed Requirements Previous experience in a customer-facing role in hospitality A positive attitude and willingness to learn Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure Reliable, punctual, and a team player Basic understanding of food safety practices Why Join Us? Join an innovative, chef-led concept committed to excellence and sustainability. You will have the opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking brand and make a lasting impact on the future of fast food.
Head Chef – Heard. Soho (Flagship Opening) Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards. Heard is the most talked-about name in London’s fast food scene, created with 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey. Our first site in Borough launched in February 2025 to rave reviews — now, we're opening our flagship in Soho, and we're looking for a Head Chef to lead it. This is your chance to take ownership of a brand-new kitchen, build your brigade from scratch, and set the standard for what fast food should be: fast, fresh, and uncompromising on quality. In Your First 12 Months, You'll... Launch the Soho kitchen to spec and on schedule, delivering a fully operational kitchen with prep, service, storage, food safety, and communication systems in place ahead of opening Hire and onboard a full brigade, including all line chefs and prep roles, with clear responsibilities, trial shifts completed, and training plans delivered before launch Train all team members to deliver the Heard food standard, achieving consistent plate execution within four weeks of opening across every service period Run the pass with full control, ensuring all revenue streams (dine-in, delivery, takeaway) hit speed, quality, and presentation targets daily Write and implement kitchen SOPs across service, cleaning, stock, allergen handling, and prep — fully embedded and signed off by week two of trading Deliver food cost margin within target range by month two, using Heard systems to monitor usage, track waste, and adjust ordering in real-time Achieve and maintain a* 5 Health & Safety rating at first inspection through fully documented food safety procedures and ongoing team compliance Collaborate daily with the General Manager to analyse service performance, adjust rota needs, and drive daily prep and recovery standards Review and improve kitchen systems and workflows quarterly, in collaboration with Jordan Bailey, ensuring the operation evolves with service demands
About Heard Heard is a new smashed burger concept from two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, created to take an everyday classic and make it exceptional. After years in fine dining, Jordan brings chef-level skill, bold flavour, and premium ingredients to smash burgers - served fast and without compromise. Following a year touring the UK’s biggest events, Heard has landed in Borough with its first restaurant, pairing signature burgers and beef salt fries with low-intervention wines and local craft beers. Heard is on a mission to redefine fast-casual dining. Role Overview As Assistant manager, you’ll be the right hand of the general manager- leading the team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving performance across service, operations and financials. You’ll set the tone for energy, quality, and culture every shift, working closely with central teams to bring the Heard vision to life. Key Responsibilities Lead the team to consistently deliver high-energy, high-quality service with speed, warmth, and precision. Build, coach and retain a high-performing team who embody Heard’s values. Own daily briefings and ensure everyone is aligned on service standards, product knowledge, and goals. Create a welcoming, professional environment where guests and staff feel genuinely cared for. Collaborate with the culinary, ops and marketing teams to improve performance, guest experience, and site-level execution. What You’ll Bring Proven experience Excellent leadership and coaching skills - you know how to get the best out of a team. Strong proven understanding of hospitality operations - confident with P&L, stock, scheduling, and compliance. Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and obsessed with delivering great What We Offer £40,000 - 45,000 per annum including service charge (DOE) 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays) Free meals during shifts Staff discounts and socials Direct involvement in shaping one of London’s most exciting food brands Ongoing training and internal progression opportunities Why Work With Us Career Progression - Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities Competitive Compensation - Competitive pay and transparent tronc Work-Life Balance - Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling Development Opportunities - Ongoing learning and leadership exposure Inclusive Culture - Diverse, welcoming, and people-first environment