Job Description

chefs, immediate start

chef/ head chef - Immediate start available

Company description

Maida Express/Maida Biryani/Maida Indo Chinese are looking for a experienced head /Kitchen chef for the branch at Putney hill, Putney SW15 6BA , London. We are ambitious, growing fast and seeking fun, intelligent, outgoing, and high energy individuals to join our unique kitchen staff team as Full Time Team Members! We have a busy take away business that serves mouth watering Indian curry's, biryani, tandoor ,and many Asian Indo- Chinese cuisines in a relaxed and fun environment. We are 100% independent and are looking to work with people who are passionate, adaptable, and dedicated about what they do.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, food preparation, and ensuring high-quality dishes are served to our customers.

Responsibilities:- Manage and lead the kitchen team in food production and service- our set menus and create new recipes while ensuring consistency in taste and presentation- Supervise food preparation to maintain high standards of quality and hygiene- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and kitchen cleanliness standards- Collaborate with restaurant management to meet customer needs and preferences

Skills:- Culinary expertise with a passion for creating delicious dishes- Strong team management skills to lead and motivate kitchen staff- Excellent hospitality skills to provide exceptional service to guests- Proficient in food safety practices and regulations- Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment- Ability to supervise kitchen operations efficiently

If you are a talented Chef with a flair for culinary excellence and leadership, we invite you to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your skills in a dynamic restaurant setting while delivering memorable dining experiences.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 11.50-15.00 per hour

Within the units you will prepare our menu to the same high standards as always but this time purely for delivery through partners such as Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat. Unlike our high street shops , there will be no direct interaction with our customers, rather you will be fulfilling orders received on a tablet before handing them over to delivery drivers on front counter . You will likely work on a shift with 3-4 other Team Members based on sales requirements.

Experience is necessary however we will give you full training for our existing menu.

Duties will include :

Enthusiastic and passionate about cooking Asian cuisine and excellent wok skills

Good knowledge of Asian roast meats

Support the kitchen team on all aspects of running the kitchen

Prepping ingredients, preparing, cooking and plating items in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and specifications

Working closely as a team to drive production and increase efficiency

Assist with training new colleagues and welcoming them into the team

Complete tasks set out by management

Follow recipes and presentation specifications

Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards

Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment

Restock items as needed throughout the shift

Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards

What we're after:

Do you love hospitality but prefer not to be working in front of customers? Do you like working at pace and can you pick it up when you need to? Do you enjoy working in a small team and bring a sense of fun?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we are the place for you!

Right to work in UK required

What you'll get:

Flexible hours
Pay according to age and experience (minimum wage)

Lots of progression opportunities (we are growing fast!) Free meals at work
'Experience:

Cooking: 3-5 years (preferred)

Wok cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 28,000.00-32,107.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Every weekend Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Indian chef/Wok Chef/Head Chef/ Indo -chineses Chef/ Kitchen Chef, Kitchen Staff
Expected start date: 15/08/2025