Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Tapori Curry Bar is a small business in Northampton. We are professional, agile, innovative, and our goal is to fast and delicious food to our customers.
Must be a driver or be able to get to an industrial site, as the site is located on an Industrial area near NN6
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
We are looking for a successful Chef who must be very knowledgeable about their specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment.
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section
- Assisting in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
- Preparing meat and fish
- Assisting with the management of health and safety
- Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
- Managing and training any Commis Chefs
- Monitoring portion and waste control
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards
Must be a driver or be able to get to an industrial site, the site is located on an Industrial area near NN6
Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £15.00-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Tapori Curry Bar'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 £15 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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