Job Description

Head Chef

Location:

Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary:

Up to 50,000 package to start with (including service charge and performance bonus)

Type:

Full-time, permanent

About Us

Paramount Legacy Ltd is the company behind Tantara, a new Bengal Bistro opening soon in Jesmond - a refined yet soulful restaurant inspired by the cabin cafes and smoky kitchens of old Calcutta.

This is not another curry house.

We celebrate the craft, depth, and warmth of Bengal's cuisine through a small, focused menu that values authenticity, simplicity, and care. From layered parathas and delicately spiced fish to soulful vegetarian dishes, every plate is built on integrity and detail.

The Role

We're looking for an

exceptional Head Chef

to lead our kitchen from its very first service.

This is a

founding opportunity

- to take charge of one restaurant at launch, with a clear path to becoming

Group Executive Chef

as new branches open. Each new opening will bring

additional remuneration and recognition

for your leadership and contribution.

Responsibilities include:

Leading all kitchen operations with discipline, consistency, and reliability. Designing and delivering a seasonal, heritage-inspired menu with modern presentation. Understanding and respecting the foundations of Bengali cooking - we'll provide full training on regional techniques, flavours, and signature dishes. Creating high-quality breads and parathas without reliance on a tandoori oven. Maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness, compliance, and organisation. Managing prep systems, stock, and GP efficiently. Recruiting, mentoring, and developing a motivated kitchen team.

About You

We're looking for a

chef of exceptional calibre

- someone dependable, motivated, and proud of their craft.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

Have led busy, high-quality kitchens with full operational control. Possess a strong grasp of Indian or broader South Asian flavours. Are open to learning and mastering Bengali cuisine through our in-depth training and collaboration. Have experience making parathas or flatbreads, even without a tandoor. Hold compliance, cleanliness, and organisation in the highest regard. Are driven to build and lead a kitchen culture defined by care and excellence.

The Package

Up to 50,000 package to start with

, including service charge and performance bonus.

Progression to Group Executive Chef

as new openings follow.

Additional remuneration

for each new site you help establish. Creative freedom to shape menus, plating, and kitchen systems. The opportunity to define a

unique restaurant concept

and grow with it.

Why Join Us

It is a concept built with depth and purpose - a chance to bring the heritage of Bengal to life in a way the North East has never seen before.

We're looking for someone who wants to help build something remarkable. A chef with integrity, drive, and ambition.

This is your opportunity to lead a brand from its very first day - and grow with it as it expands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person