Indian Chef/Kitchen Manager

About Us:

We are a popular and cosy bar in Littledean with a loyal following. We are expanding our offering by launching an exciting, highly visual small-plates menu focusing on trendy Bao Buns, Modern Indian Tapas, and Indo-Chinese street food. We have a large, fully equipped kitchen that is ready for a talented chef to make their own. If you want creative freedom without the stress of a massive restaurant menu, this is the perfect role for you.

The Role:

We are looking for a passionate, organised, and creative chef to launch and run our new food operation. This role is an excellent opportunity for a talented Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie looking to step up into their first Head Chef position. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, managing prep schedules, maintaining high hygiene standards, and ensuring every single dish looks absolutely spectacular () before it leaves the pass. Because this is initially a small plates concept, your focus will be on efficient daytime batch prep so that evening service is fast, consistent, and smooth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daytime batch prep (sauces, slow-cooked fillings, marinades) for our small plates menu.


• Lead evening service, ensuring fast ticket times and beautiful plate presentation.


• Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen wastage to maintain healthy food margins.


• Maintain impeccable food safety, hygiene, and allergen logs (HACCP).


• Work alongside the bar owner to refine and evolve the menu based on customer feedback.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven kitchen experience at a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie level.


• Experience with or a passion for Asian, Indian, or street-food concepts is highly desirable.


• An eye for modern, beautiful food presentation.


• Strong organizational skills to manage prep efficiently for a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.


• Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification.

Benefits:

• Excellent work-life balance with Sundays and Mondays guaranteed off.


• Creative input into a brand-new, exciting menu concept.


• Friendly, relaxed, and supportive bar team environment.

Requirement:

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

To Apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a brief cover note telling us about your favourite street food dish to cook!