Head Chef (Sponsorship Available)
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Lasan Group operates a number of successful restaurants in the Birmingham area which are known for quality food and creating a great guest experience, including the renowned Lasan Restaurant. Famously winning Gordon Ramsey’s F-Word for Best UK Local Restaurant, our continued success is only possible thanks to our great people, who we are proud to call part of the family.
We are looking for a talented Head Chef to open our new Indian cuisine restaurant in the Birmingham area. Are you an ambitious Chef with curry experience, who excels in a high volume fresh food environment? If so, we're waiting to hear from you.
(Sponsorship Information if required: If your application is successful, the company will provide COS and pay for Immigration Skills Charge. You will need to pay your NHS surcharge and application fee, £2,500 in total, as per UKVI application process).
Head Chef Responsibilities:
- Lead the team to deliver outstanding fresh food, creating a great guest experience;
- Control and direct the food preparation process;
- Achieve excellence in food hygiene;
- Manage ordering process for ingredients and equipment;
- Proactively overcome all problems relating to food quality;
- Lead team training;
- Create an environment that promotes learning and respect;
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards;
- Foster a great working relationship with Front of House;
Head Chef Requirements:
- Proven experience as Head Chef/Sous Chef;
- Ability to delegate tasks and monitor progress;
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills;
- Food Hygiene Level 3 certificate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Head Chef: 2 years (preferred)
- Curry: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FDAEHC0423
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 (Sponsorship Available) roles across Lasan Group'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 £40,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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