Head Chef - Edgware - Indian Restaurant - Competitive Salary

Head Chef Location: Edgware - London Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Employment Type: Full-Time Kitchen Team Structure : 1 x Head Chef, 1 x Sous Chef, 1 x Tandoor Chef/Helper, 1 x KP Company Benefits Free meals on duty Closed every Monday and Christmas Day Supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunities for menu creativity and innovation Career development within a growing brand About the Restaurant Our client is a vibrant Indian dining concept offering authentic flavours, warm hospitality, and a memorable guest experience. Their menu spans traditional Indian curries, regional speciality dishes, modern street-food classics, and bold Indo-Chinese fusion favourites. They are seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team and uphold our reputation for culinary excellence. Role Overview The Head Chef will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, staff leadership, and maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards. A strong background in Indian cuisine is essential. Key Responsibilities Culinary Excellence Prepare and supervise a wide range of dishes, including: Traditional Indian curries (vegetarian, chicken, lamb, prawn) Popular street-food snacks Indo-Chinese dishes such as chilli chicken, manchurian, hakka noodles and fried rice Maintain exceptional quality, flavour consistency, and presentation Update menus with seasonal ideas and new concepts Ensure effective portion control, cost management, and reduced food waste Kitchen Leadership & Management Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff Manage staff schedules, task delegation, and performance Coordinate service flow with the front-of-house team Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier management Hygiene, Safety & Compliance Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations and HACCP principles Monitor safe food storage, handling, and preparation Conduct regular kitchen checks and hygiene training Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef within an Indian restaurant Strong knowledge of curries, tandoori methods, street-food, and Indo-Chinese cuisine Background in managing a fast-paced commercial kitchen Understanding of food cost management and inventory control Food hygiene and safety certification (preferred) Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Working Hours 48 hours per week - Example Rota Below: Tuesday: 11:30am – 10:00pm (90 min break) Wednesday: 11:30am – 10:00pm (90 min break) Thursday: 11:30am – 11:00pm (90 min break) Friday: 11:30am – 11:00pm (90 min break) Saturday: 11:30am – 11:00pm (90 min break) Sunday: Day Off Monday: Day Off Average Cover Count Per Night Monday to Thursday 20-30 Covers Friday to Sunday - 30-40 Covers How to Apply If you are passionate about Indian cuisine and capable of leading a high-performing kitchen, we would welcome your application. Join us in shaping an exceptional culinary experience for our guests. About Chefs for Chefs Chefs for Chefs are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as both an employment agency and an employment business. You can find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.