Head Chef

Rosa's Thai; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + tronc

Bonus potential

Thai cuisine on shift

Restaurant discounts

Staff party

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Bike to work

Career growth

Thailand trip prize

Job summary

Rosa’s Thai is seeking a confident, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our growing UK restaurants. You’ll own the food, the team, and the standards, shaping every dish and service to our high expectations.

You’ll manage stock, train and develop staff, and work with the General Manager to run a strong, balanced operation. A leadership role that rewards passion for authentic Thai cuisine and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• A strong leader with experience in Asia cuisine and running a busy kitchen.
• Calm under pressure and leads from the front.
• High standards and sharp attention to detail.
• Passion for food and respect for ingredients.
• A team builder who supports and develops others.
• Someone who takes ownership and gets stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team through busy, high-energy services
• Deliver every dish to spec—consistent, fresh, and full of flavour
• Train, coach and develop your team
• Keep standards high across prep, service and cleanliness
• Manage stock, ordering and food safety
• Work closely with the General Manager to run a strong, balanced restaurant
• Take pride in every plate that leaves the pass

Skills

Strong leadership

Asia cuisine experience

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Team builder

Tools

Stock management

Job description

Head Chef

Rosa’s Thai

We’ve come a long way since Saiphin Moore and Alex Moore opened our first restaurant in 2006.

Back then, they couldn’t afford new signage, so they kept the name above the door of an old East End café. Rosa’s Thai Café was reborn.

Today, we’re a growing group of restaurants across the UK.

Same ambition. Same values. Same love for proper Thai food.

The role

We’re looking for a confident, hands‑on Head Chef to lead the kitchen.

You’ll take ownership of the food, the team, and the standards. Every dish, every service, every detail

What you will do

• Lead the kitchen team through busy, high-energy services
• Deliver every dish to spec—consistent, fresh, and full of flavour
• Train, coach and develop your team
• Keep standards high across prep, service and cleanliness
• Manage stock, ordering and food safety
• Work closely with the General Manager to run a strong, balanced restaurant
• Take pride in every plate that leaves the pass

What we’re looking for

• A strong leader with experience in Asia cuisine and running a busy kitchen
• Calm under pressure and leads from the front
• High standards and sharp attention to detail
• Passion for food and respect for ingredients
• A team builder who supports and develops others
• Someone who takes ownership and gets stuck in

Why join us

• Be part of a growing restaurant group
• Real opportunities to develop and progress
• Work with a team that cares about food and standards
• Help shape your kitchen and develop your team

GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Competitive salary plus tronc - Up to 52K per annum 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 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
• Wellbeing support with access for all the family