Head Chef

Mowgli Streetfood; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indian Street Food restaurant in Oxford is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen team. The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, deliver quality dishes efficiently, and actively develop team talent. This role offers 30 days of paid holiday, flexible working options, and significant opportunities for professional growth. Ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday + enhanced family leave

Flexible pay and savings schemes

Medicash Health Plan

Free meals on shift + 50% employee discount

Clear career paths and development investment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a high-performing kitchen.
• Sharp instincts in delivering standout dishes at pace.
• Ability to develop talent and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Run a smooth, high-performing kitchen with quality dishes.
• Conduct rota planning and stock control.
• Spot opportunities for improvement and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Commercial focus

Team communication

Job description

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.

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 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
• 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