Head Chef

Mowgli Street Food; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Family leave

Birthday off

Puppy leave

Flexible pay

International trips

Festive holidays off

Health plan

Free meals on shift

Employee discount

Career progression

Job summary

Mowgli Street Food in Knutsford, UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, deliver standout dishes and drive results. You will oversee rota planning, stock control and team communication, inspiring the kitchen to achieve targets while maintaining high standards of quality.

Join a recognised employer with strong benefits and opportunities for development, including 30 days holiday and a clear career progression path.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen. Inspire the team. Deliver excellence, every service.
• Lead rota planning, stock control and team communication to hit targets.

Job description

King Street, Knutsford

Here atMowgliwe arerecognisedas a Sunday Times ‘Best places to Work’ and have been for three consecutive years and awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row, and we are looking for a Head Chef to join the team.

Founded by Nisha Katona in 2014, Mowgli has continued its growth and aspires for the restaurant chain to become the national voice for Indian Street Food, enriching lives wherever she goes.

Benefits

• 30 days paid holiday + enhanced family leave
• Management contracts between 40-45 hours per week
• Birthday & child's first school day off
• Pupternity – flexible working when you get a new dog!
• Flexible pay and savings schemes
• Life-changing international trips
• Festive holidays off
• Medicash Health Plan to support dental, optical and medical expenses for you and your family
• Free meals on shift + 50% employee discount
• Clear career paths and an investment into your development

The Role:

We’re on the hunt for a Head Chef with sharp kitchen instincts, a passion for top-tier food, and the leadership to match. You’ll run a smooth, high-performing kitchen, delivering standout dishes at pace, while spotting opportunities to improve, develop talent, and drive results. From rota planning to stock control and team communication, you’ve got the time management and commercial focus to hit every target.

Lead the kitchen. Inspire the team. Deliver excellence, every service.

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