Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hello Oriental are looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to join our vibrant and expanding team.
Based just off Oxford Road our award winning food hall boasts a cafe, Vietnamese Restaurant and Oriental Food Hall. Our food hall has won and been nominated for several awards since opening and was described as a "Northern powerhouse of Asian street food" in the Sunday Times
The right candidate will be expected to:
- Control and direct the food preparation process
- Approve and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
- Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
- Create menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
- Determine food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
- Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
- Be responsible for health and safety
- Be responsible for food hygiene practices
Ideally the candidate will have experience in cooking and preparing Asian food however this is not strictly essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Experience:
- Kitchen: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 1009
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef roles across Hello Oriental's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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