Chef - All Levels

Role Overview & Responsibilities

No.1 Food Caterer At Glastonbury Festival 2007

Chapati Man was voted No.1 food caterer at Glastonbury Festival 2007 by Virtual Festivals.com – an outstanding achievement in their first year of trading. A decade later, still at the top of their game, Chapati Man was voted in the ‘top three essential eats’ for Glastonbury Festival 2017 and again in 2019. Adding a host of major events and festivals in the UK – the Chapati Man colourful trailer has quickly become a mainstay at other festivals and events across the UK, such as Bestival, Camp Bestival, Lovebox Weekender and the British Grand Prix.

Now 2023 launching a new, high-street flagship in East London, with future high street stores to follow in the UK and beyond. Chapati Man is all set for a fast paced growth and expansion

Join the Chapati Man Team we are looking for Head/Sous Chef's
Chapati Man latest food to go high street store within East London is seeking a skilled and experienced Chefs to join our team. The Specialty Chefs will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality Indian dishes with an emphasis on using traditional recipes and techniques within our brand new kitchen with Rational cooklines. The successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of Indian cuisine, a passion for cooking and a creative approach to menu development.

Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook and present a variety of Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori dishes, biryanis, and vegetarian options
- Work closely with the Head Chef to develop and update menus, ensuring that dishes are authentic and of the highest quality
- Ensure that all food is prepared and served according to our restaurant's standards of quality, taste and presentation
- Ensure that all food safety and hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times
- Manage stock levels, order supplies and maintain a clean and organized kitchen
- Train and supervise junior kitchen staff, ensuring that they follow recipes and procedures accurately
- Monitor food wastage and take appropriate action to minimize waste and increase the efficiency
- Keep up-to-date with new trends and techniques in Indian cuisine and incorporate these into menu development

Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a specialty chef in an Indian restaurant
- In-depth knowledge of Indian cuisine, including regional variations, ingredients and cooking techniques
- Ability to create and develop new dishes while maintaining the authenticity of traditional recipes
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a busy kitchen environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to train and supervise junior kitchen staff
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm and a passion for cooking and creating high-quality dishes

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Store discount
• Salary OTE £26k - £33k Per Annum Dependant On Experiance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whitechapel in London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday allocation
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Opportunity for growth within the company at future stores

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Tips
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, E1 1HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Chef (preferred)
• Cooking (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 24/07/2023