Head Chef

Mowgli Street Food; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid holiday + enhanced family

Birthday & child’s first school day

Pupternity flexible working for new-dg

Flexible pay and savings schemes

Life-changing international trips

Medicash Health Plan

Free meals on shift + 50% employee

Clear career paths and development

Job summary

Mowgli Street Food in Bristol is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen known for top-tier Indian street food. You will drive rota planning, stock control, and team communications to deliver standout dishes at pace.

Join a Times-recognised employer with 30 days holiday, flexible pay schemes, health plan, and clear career development as you inspire the team and deliver excellence every service.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with sharp kitchen instincts and leadership to match.
• Ability to manage rota planning, stock control and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and inspire the team to deliver excellence at pace.
• Oversee rota planning, stock control and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Drive development of talent and hit service targets with commercial focus.

Job description

Corn Street, Bristol

Here atMowgliwe arerecognisedas a Sunday Times ‘Best places to Work’ and have been for third 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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