Head Chef

Mowgli-Street-Food-6; West of England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid holiday + enhanced family

Management contracts 40-45 hours per w

Birthday off

Pupternity flexible working

Flexible pay and savings schemes

Life-changing international trips

Festive holidays off

Medicash Health Plan

Free meals on shift + 50% employee

Career development investment

Job summary

Mowgli Bristol is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy, high-performing kitchen, delivering standout dishes at pace and maintaining quality across services.

You will manage rota planning, stock control and cost awareness while mentoring the team and driving an exceptional guest experience. The role offers clear career progression and the chance to shape Indian street food on a growing national platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and inspire the team to deliver excellence in every service.
• Oversee rota planning, stock control and team communication to hit targets.

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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