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Astha's is a British style licensed café influenced with North Indian flavours serving delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch menu Offering British influenced traditional yet unique Northern India’s food all day. Nestled in Belgrave gardens St John’s Wood . At Astha’s you’ll find the food at all times rich in flavours yet soaked in traditions. The elegant 30+ seater café (including outside area) will be open from mid May for breakfast and lunch all week, with plans underway to open in the evening authum'26. Role Requirement : The requirement is for a dynamic, passionate experienced Chef with a proven track record of working in cafe/restaurants. The candidate should be able to work to the highest of standards. These include team leadership and motivation as well being a team player, have good and comprehensive knowledge of not just Indian cuisine and its regional variations, but also cooking from the wider Subcontinent. Wide ranging knowledge is required as this is a cafe that we aim to build up a strong following based on flavoursome, well-presented food, drink and service. The new Chef will be at the heart of the cafe to be the face and lead activations with the senior personnel (owner/on-board consultant). The candidate should also have a clear understanding of traditional and modern, skilful Indian cooking – from current techniques to an eye for contemporary presentation. Knowledge of seasonal British ingredients is a must and being able to marry them with Indian spices and flavours. High professional standards are required across the board, including managing the kitchen team well and maintaining hygiene standards to a high level. Further, the Chef must have a clear sense of direction on menu formulation, its profit-making viability, be able to adjust to the needs of the business and have easy communication skills along with being able to keep abreast of ever-evolving trends in dining and restaurants. The establishment boasts an experienced owner and a highly knowledgeable hospitality consultants to ensure that the business is on forward track with ongoing activations to build and bolster its reputation and an excellent chef at its heart. A minimum of level 2 food safety is required Job responsibilities include: -Responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations and supervising kitchen staff. -Liaising with the relevant companies/suppliers for food orders. -Monitoring and controlling stock levels and inventory. -Ensuring correct stock rotation procedures are followed. -Preparing the work schedule for all kitchen staff. -Monitoring portions and waste control. Capacity to work under pressure during the extreme busy period. The ability to be fully confident and have good command of the English language. Job Type: Contract Pay: Competitive