Executive Chef-Indian Fine Dining Restaurant

Job Description: Indian Executive Chef Location: Central London, UK Sector: Indian Fine Dining Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an accomplished and passionate Indian Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a high-volume, fine-dining restaurant in Central London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in premium Indian restaurants, a strong culinary vision, and the leadership skills required to manage a busy kitchen while maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef who can combine authentic Indian culinary traditions with modern techniques and outstanding operational standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and service. Develop innovative menus while maintaining the authenticity and integrity of Indian cuisine. Manage, train, and motivate a large kitchen brigade in a high-pressure, high-volume environment. Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen sections and front-of-house teams during busy service periods. Control food costs, kitchen budgets, wastage, and gross profit margins. Manage purchasing, supplier relationships, stock control, and inventory. Establish and maintain standard recipes, portion controls, and food preparation procedures. Ensure full compliance with UK food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations. Monitor kitchen performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency and profitability. Recruit, develop, and retain talented kitchen professionals. Work closely with restaurant management to deliver an exceptional fine-dining experience. Candidate Requirements Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior Head Chef within a high-volume Indian fine-dining restaurant. Excellent knowledge of Indian regional cuisines, spices, cooking techniques, and menu development. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large, diverse kitchen team. Strong commercial awareness, including food costing, GP management, labour control, and budgeting. Experience maintaining premium culinary standards while handling high customer volumes. Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. A creative approach to menu development, with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation. A hands-on leadership style and the ability to perform under pressure. Must currently be based in the UK and have the existing right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a commercially astute, highly motivated culinary leader who can bring creativity, discipline, and consistency to an established high-volume operation. The successful candidate will have the confidence to lead from the front, develop a strong kitchen team, and deliver outstanding Indian fine dining at scale. How to Apply If you have the experience and passion to lead a high-performing Indian fine-dining kitchen, please submit your updated CV for consideration. Recruitment Agency: Little Kitchen Help Ltd Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and service Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior Head Chef within a high-volume Indian fine-dining restaurant. Excellent knowledge of Indian regional cuisines, spices, cooking techniques, and menu development. TPBN1_UKCT