Head Chef

Rosas Thai; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosa's Thai London seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Asian cuisine, particularly wok cooking, and possess excellent leadership and organizational skills. Great benefits include competitive salaries, bonuses, and opportunities for growth. Join us in serving delicious Thai food in a friendly and committed environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tronc

Bonus potential up to £7k per year

50% off at all Rosa's restaurants

Annual staff party

Enhanced holiday and pension schemes

Wage stream discount voucher

Employee assistance programme

Bike to work scheme

Opportunities for growth and development

Chance to win a trip to Thailand every year

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Asian cuisine, especially wok cooking.
• Experience organizing staff rotas and managing busy kitchen operations.
• Leadership abilities to train and develop chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff to ensure timely and quality food service.
• Manage stock, forecast needs, and communicate with suppliers.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Wok cooking

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

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Head Chef

Rosa's Thai London

London | Competitive salary plus bonus scheme and tronc | Full time

HEAD CHEF

We've come a long way since our founders Saiphin and Alex opened their first restaurant, but we still have the same goal: to be the best Thai restaurant group in the world. Originally named 'Rosa's Cafe' when it was rebranded from a former East End workers' café, our goal remains unchanged.

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

Rosa's Thai is seeking a Head Chef to join our growing family. We are looking for a confident, guest-focused individual who is ready to lead a team.

At Rosa's Thai, we are passionate about our food. We avoid clichés and themed interiors, focusing instead on making the best dishes from simple ingredients, both in our food and ambiance.

GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary plus tronc - up to 50k including tronc and bonus
• Bonus potential up to 7k per year
• Delicious Thai food on every shift plus bottomless drinks
• Access 50% of your wages before payday
• Performance-based rewards
• 50% off at all Rosa's restaurants
• Annual staff party
• Enhanced holiday and pension schemes based on length of service
• Wage stream discount voucher for popular high street brands
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Chance to win a trip to Thailand every year

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

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