Head Chef

Mowgli Street Food; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Family leave

40-hour week

Birthday off

Pupternity

Flexible pay

International trips

Company events

Holidays off

Health plan

Free meals on shift

Employee discount

Career development

Job summary

Mowgli Street Food in Leeds is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced, high-performing kitchen, delivering standout Indian street food with pace and consistency.

You will mentor the team, plan rosters, manage stock and costs, and drive improvements across service. The role offers opportunities for development within a growing brand and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Seasoned Head Chef with strong leadership and kitchen management.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and inspire the team to deliver excellence.
• Oversee rota planning, stock control and cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food quality

Menu development

Job description

Mowgli, recently recognised as a Sunday Times 'Best places to Work' for a third consecutive year and awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row, is 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.

• 30 days paid holiday + enhanced family leave
• Management contracts between 35- 40 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
• Mowgli Fest - our summer party where we celebrate YOU!
• 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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