Head Chef

Rosa's Thai London Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as the Head Chef in Brighton, where your culinary expertise in Asian cuisine will shine. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a new location, focusing on exceptional dishes crafted from simple ingredients. With a commitment to quality and a passion for food, you'll inspire and develop your team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Enjoy competitive salary benefits, including bonuses, discounts, and opportunities for growth. If you're ready to make your mark in the culinary world, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tronc

Bonus potential

Delicious Thai food on every shift

Access to wages before payday

Performance-based rewards

50% off at all Rosa’s restaurants

Yearly staff party

Enhanced holiday and pension schemes

Wage stream discount vouchers

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Asian cuisine and wok handling.
• Leadership skills for developing chefs and managing orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Organize rotas and manage kitchen staff effectively.

Skills

Asian cuisine

Wok handling

Leadership skills

Food safety policies

Stock management

Job description

Head Chef – Rosa’s Thai Brighton

We have come a long way since our founders Saiphin and Alex opened their first restaurant, with the goal of becoming the best Thai restaurant group in the world. In 2006, they retained the name 'Rosa's Cafe' when opening their new restaurant, formerly an East End workers' cafe.

Today, there are over 46 Rosa's Thai Cafe locations across the country, sharing the same goals, values, and commitment to authentic Thai cuisine.

Rosa’s Thai is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the opening of our new Brighton location later this year. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding family and to shape the future of our newest restaurant. We focus on great food—no clichés or gimmicks—using simple ingredients to create exceptional dishes. If you excel in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and have the confidence to inspire and lead a team, we want to hear from you.

At Rosa’s Thai, we are passionate about our food and committed to quality. There are no Thai clichés or theme park interiors—just dedication to excellence in everything we do, from our food to our service and ambiance.

GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary plus tronc - up to 48k
• Bonus potential up to 7k per year
• Delicious Thai food on every shift plus bottomless drinks
• Access 50% of your wages before pay day
• Performance-based rewards
• 50% off at all Rosa’s restaurants
• Amazing yearly staff party
• Enhanced Holiday and pension schemes based on length of service
• Wage stream discount vouchers on popular high street brands
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• The chance to win a trip to Thailand annually

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Strong experience cooking Asian cuisine with confidence in handling a wok
• Experience organizing rotas and shift patterns for kitchen staff
• Leadership skills to develop chefs and manage takeaway and dine-in orders
• Experience communicating with food suppliers, managing stock, forecasting, and using ordering systems
• Excellent organization and understanding of food safety and health policies
• A love of food, a kind heart, and a desire to showcase your skills