Chef – Sri Lankan & Asian Cuisine Specialist
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per month |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Uttoxeter, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | EMPORIUM RESTAURANTS LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Sri Lankan dishes, including rice & curry, kottu, string hoppers, sambols, and traditional sweets
• Create and adapt recipes from other Asian cuisines (e.g., Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Chinese) as required by the menu
• Develop seasonal and event-based menu offerings
• Ensure food is prepared to the highest quality, taste, and presentation standards
• Monitor food stock and place orders when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas according to food safety regulations
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff as needed
• Collaborate with the management team for menu planning, costing, and kitchen operations
• Adhere to health and safety standards at all times
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Requirements:
• Proven experience as a chef specializing in Sri Lankan cuisine
• Working knowledge of various Asian culinary styles and ingredients
• Food hygiene certification and knowledge of UK food safety standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Creativity in menu design and plating
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
• Culinary qualification or formal chef training
• Previous experience in a restaurant, catering business, or takeaway focused on Asian cuisine
• Experience working with multicultural teams
• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Sri Lankan dishes, including rice & curry, kottu, string hoppers, sambols, and traditional sweets
• Create and adapt recipes from other Asian cuisines (e.g., Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Chinese) as required by the menu
• Develop seasonal and event-based menu offerings
• Ensure food is prepared to the highest quality, taste, and presentation standards
• Monitor food stock and place orders when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas according to food safety regulations
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff as needed
• Collaborate with the management team for menu planning, costing, and kitchen operations
• Adhere to health and safety standards at all times
________________________________________
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a chef specializing in Sri Lankan cuisine
• Working knowledge of various Asian culinary styles and ingredients
• Food hygiene certification and knowledge of UK food safety standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Creativity in menu design and plating
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
• Culinary qualification or formal chef training
• Previous experience in a restaurant, catering business, or takeaway focused on Asian cuisine
• Experience working with multicultural teams