Head Chef

Rosa's Thai; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Thai restaurant chain is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in London. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Asian cuisine, a knack for leadership, and a commitment to food safety. With competitive salary, bonus potential, and excellent benefits, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tronc

Bonus Potential up to 7k per year

Delicious Thai food on every shift

Access to 50% of wages before payday

Performance based rewards

50% off at all Rosa’s restaurants

Amazing yearly staff party

Enhanced holiday and pension scheme

Discount vouchers on popular brands

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience cooking Asian cuisine and confident in handling a wok.
• Experience with organizing rotas and shift patterns.
• Ability to manage suppliers and stock forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and oversee takeaway and dine-in orders.
• Manage stock and order food supplies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Experience cooking Asian cuisine

Leadership in kitchen

Food safety compliance

Effective communication with suppliers

Organizational skills

Job description

HEAD CHEF

We've come a long way since our founders Saiphin and Alex opened their first restaurant, but we till have the same goal; to be the best Thai restaurant group on the face of the earth. They couldn't afford new signing at their new restaurant in 2006 (formerly an East End workers Caffe), so retained the name over the door. "Rosa's Cafe" was re-born.

Fast forward to present day, and there are now over 46 Rosa's Thai Cafe's around the country; same goals, same values, same great tasting authentic Thai food.

Rosa’s Thai is looking for a Head Chef to be part of our growing family. We are looking for a confident individual who is guest focused and ready to lead a team.

At Rosa’s Thai we obsess about the food and we don’t mess about with the rest. There are no Thai clichés or theme park interiors here. Just dedication to making the best we possibly can from simple ingredients across our food, products and places.

GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Competitive salary plus tronc -
• 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
• Enhance Holiday and pension Scheme for Length of service
• Wage stream Discount voucher on popular high street brands
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Career advancement for growth and development
• The chance to win a trip to Thailand every year

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Strong experience cooking Asian cuisine and confident in handling a wok.
• Experience with organising rotas and shift patterns for members of the kitchen team
• We are looking for a leader in our kitchen to help develop our chefs and manage the busy takeaway and dine in orders
• Experience communicating with food suppliers and capable of managing our stock, forecasting, and utilising ordering systems.
• A very organised chef who understands the importance behind food safety, with experience complying to health and safety policies.
• Most importantly, a love of food and a kind heart and we will give you the platform to show your skills!