Job Description

Hiring for South Indian restaurant - Bhoomi Kitchen

We do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and right work in the United Kingdom

Bhoomi Kitchen is a premium casual Asian restaurant, priding itself on outstanding food and exceptional service.

We are a small team and a true family that is looking for passionate, like-minded folks to join our team, and grow with us. We're currently looking for an exceptional Head Chef working at a senior position in a South Indian Kitchen. The role is a multi-site role working between Cheltenham and Oxford at either Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurants dependent on business needs.

What we're looking for in a head chef:

Proven track record of running a busy kitchen Able to demonstrate leadership and management of a kitchen team Proven track record of meeting KPI's Confidence in demonstrating exceptional safe kitchen practice and the ability to train others in this practice Passion of the product and vision to extend menu seasonally with fresh ideas Above all else a gleaming personality and positive attitude

Here's a taste of some of the things you will be doing:

Leading the kitchen team. Providing guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating Overseeing and organising kitchen stock and ingredients Ensuring a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organised for quality assurance Keeping cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours Hiring and training new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards Managing food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimise waste, plus work with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns Supervising all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards Working with group head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities Verifying that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed Menu creation Coordinating with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

What you will get in return from us:

Competitive salary and tips Fun working environment Free reign of the management of your kitchen Opportunity to grow your team and develop others
If you feel this role is for you, please get in touch with a CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for us. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 38,700.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Headington OX3 7PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Head Chef: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BK OX HC
Expected start date: 01/08/2025