Head Chef – Nottingham’s Leading High End Pan-Asian Restaurant
Salary: £60,000–£85,000 + Performance Bonus DOE
Location: Nottingham City Centre, Trinity Square
Company: Nōshi Restaurants (Nottingham)
Temporary penthouse accommodation offered
Nōshi Restaurants launched an exciting new restaurant brand, with our first site now open in Nottingham and ambitious plans to expand across the UK.
Opened in October 2025 following a £4 million investment, Nōshi has been created to offer a truly elevated dining experience blending opulent interiors, high-energy atmosphere, exceptional service, and modern Japanese and Chinese-inspired cuisine in one of Nottingham’s most striking restaurant settings.
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We are now searching for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen and play a key role in shaping the next stage of our journey. This is a standout opportunity for a passionate, creative, and highly skilled chef who thrives in a premium, fast-paced environment and wants to be part of something ambitious, exciting, and built for growth.
The Opportunity
As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for leading the kitchen operation within one of Nottingham’s most high-end restaurant environments. You will be expected to deliver exceptional food quality, consistency, pace, and presentation, while driving strong standards across every aspect of the kitchen.
This role requires a leader who can command a busy service, build and motivate a strong team, and maintain absolute control of standards in a high-volume setting. You will be a key part of the senior team and will work closely with leadership to ensure the food offering matches the level of experience we are delivering throughout the venue.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a proven Head Chef with experience in a high-volume, high-quality restaurant environment. You must be confident handling large cover numbers in short timeframes without compromising on quality, standards, or consistency.
You will bring strong leadership and team management skills, alongside a highly organised, disciplined, and detail-focused approach to kitchen operations. A full understanding of food safety, health and hygiene regulations is essential.
A genuine passion for Asian cuisine is also important. Experience in Japanese or Chinese food would be highly desirable, but above all we are looking for someone with the skill, presence, and ambition to lead from the front and deliver at a very high level.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
As Head Chef, you will lead and inspire your kitchen team to deliver outstanding dishes with consistency and precision. You will ensure recipe specifications are executed flawlessly and that every plate leaving the kitchen reflects the standards and identity of Nōshi.
You will manage busy services with strong control and organisation, oversee food purchasing, stock control, and kitchen GP, and ensure wage costs are managed in line with business expectations. You will also be responsible for kitchen rotas, compliance, hygiene standards, and maintaining a strong culture of accountability, discipline, and pride within the team.
Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will play an important role in delivering an exceptional overall guest experience and helping to strengthen the reputation and success of the restaurant.
Why Join Nōshi?
This is a rare opportunity to lead the kitchen in one of Nottingham’s most exciting and visually striking restaurant concepts. You will be working in a premium environment where style, energy, and food quality all come together to create something special.
You will have the chance to work with quality ingredients, lead a strong team, and help shape a brand with serious ambition. We offer a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and the opportunity to grow with a business that has genuine expansion plans and long-term career opportunities for the right person.
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you have the experience, personality, and drive to lead the kitchen in one of Nottingham’s leading luxury restaurants, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £60,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Chef: 5 years (required)
- Asian/Pan Asian cooking: 2 years (preferred)
- Management: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
