Head Chef

Mowgli is simply an Indian Home kitchen, opened in 2014 by barrister turned entrepreneur and curry evangelist Nisha Katona.

Our purpose is enrich lives in the cities we go to through:

Our teams - We want everyone in the Mowgli family to feel nourished, purposeful and fulfilled during their time with us.

Our communities - Through our charity The Mowgli Trust, we have raised over £1.8 million for local and international charity partnerships.

Our guests - Providing warm, attentive service & addictive, delicious food founded on Nisha's family recipes.

Here at Mowgli we are recognised as a Sunday Times ‘Best places to Work’ and have been for three consecutive years and awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row, and we are looking for a Head Chef to join the team.

Founded by Nisha Katona in 2014, Mowgli has continued its growth and aspires for the restaurant chain to become the national voice for Indian Street Food, enriching lives wherever she goes.

Benefits:

30 days paid holiday + enhanced family leave

Management contracts between 40-45 hours per week

Birthday & child’s first school day off

Pupternity – flexible working when you get a new dog!

Flexible pay and savings schemes

Life-changing international trips

Festive holidays off

Medicash Health Plan to support dental, optical and medical expenses for you and your family

Free meals on shift + 50% employee discount

Clear career paths and an investment into your development

The Role:

We’re on the hunt for a Head Chef with sharp kitchen instincts, a passion for top-tier food, and the leadership to match. You’ll run a smooth, high-performing kitchen, delivering standout dishes at pace, while spotting opportunities to improve, develop talent, and drive results. From rota planning to stock control and team communication, you’ve got the time management and commercial focus to hit every target.

Lead the kitchen. Inspire the team. Deliver excellence, every service.

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