The Role This is a builder’s role — perfect for an ambitious chef ready to step up into a Head of Food (and soon Culinary Director) position. You’ll be: • Hands-on running production batches each week alongside a small team ,we have a fully functioning team of 1 junior chef and capable assistants • Developing, testing, and systemizing menus that can eventually scale to thousands of meals/week. • Working directly with the Founder and Operations Lead to integrate food into a smart kitchen operation — including robotics and automation. • Balancing creativity and consistency — designing amazing Asian-inspired meals that are also operationally scalable. • Setting culinary standards and culture — leading from the front now, managing a growing team as we scale. This is NOT a standard restaurant chef role. This is startup food leadership — fast-moving, creative, experimental, operationally focused.
Duties and Responsibilities: · Plan and organize daily production schedules to meet the demands of various branches, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of curries and spices. · Manage and supervise kitchen staff's activities, guide, and train them. · Be a leader and single point of contact for management for the kitchen related affairs. · Prepare delicious, hygienic, and healthy food according to business principles of Restaurant. · Collaborate with management to develop and refine recipes for curries and spice blends that meet customer preferences and market trends. · Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working order, reporting any issues to management. · Maintain clear communication with management and other departments regarding production schedules, ingredient needs, and any operational challenges. · Carry out month-end food stock taking. · Conduct taste tests, preserve authentic flavours, source premium Indian spices, herbs, and ingredients. · Manage day-to-day ordering of food for a section in line with the UK purchasing guidelines. · Ensure food prepared is of highest possible standards. · Create and maintain a consistent flavour profile for all dishes, particularly focusing on the preparation of spices and sauces. · Make food according to standard recipes, portion yields and within agreed time limits and minimum wastage. · Prepare authentic South Indian dishes with precision and adherence to traditional recipes, nutritious, and meet established quality standards. · Address any conflicts or issues within the kitchen team promptly to maintain a positive and productive work environment. ** Skills/Qualifications/Experience:** - Team player with leadership skills - Strong understanding of food safety regulations - Relevant work experience of at least 1 year - Strong attention to detail, hygiene, and food safety practices.