Indian Cuisine Head Chef

Indian Cuisine Head Chef

Full-Time 40000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Amma & Atta

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Prepare Indian dishes, focusing on breads, spice blends, and batch cooking.
  • Company: Amma & Atta reimagines Indian cuisine with an Ayurvedic-inspired food philosophy.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a performance bonus alongside a competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 yearly.
  • Other info: Full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule from 7am to 5pm.
  • Why this job: Join a team dedicated to creating nourishing, health-led Indian food for modern lifestyles.
  • Qualifications: Professional kitchen experience in Indian cuisine and strong knowledge of cooking techniques required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.

Essential Experience

  • Professional kitchen experience in Indian cuisine or strong formal training in Indian cooking techniques
  • Confident working with Indian breads, paratha, chaat, dal, paneer, achaar, spice blends and batch cooking
  • Strong understanding of flavour balance, spice tempering, seasoning and consistency
  • Ability to follow defined recipes, kitchen manuals and preparation standards with precision
  • Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Strong food safety, hygiene and allergen awareness
  • Ability to work cleanly, calmly and efficiently during busy service periods
  • Willingness to be trained in the Amma & Atta menu, systems and Ayurvedic-inspired food philosophy

Highly Desirable

  • Experience in high-volume, premium fast casual, QSR or daytime hospitality
  • Experience preparing paratha or other Indian flatbreads at volume
  • Experience with fresh, health-led or ingredient-focused food
  • Interest in Ayurveda, wellness and nourishing food
  • Experience supporting kitchen openings or new menu launches

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 yearly

Benefits: performance bonus

About Amma & Atta

At Amma & Atta, we are reimagining Indian food for the modern working day. Inspired by Ayurvedic principles, we create food that feels lighter, energising, and genuinely nourishing without heaviness.

Indian Cuisine Head Chef employer: Amma & Atta

Located in a vibrant area, Amma & Atta focuses on health-led Indian cuisine inspired by Ayurveda. The team is passionate about creating energising meals that cater to the modern working day, offering a performance bonus to employees.

Amma & Atta

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