Line Chef

  • mowgli street food
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • Dec 12, 2025
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Overview

Boar Lane, Leeds

Mowgli, recently recognised as a Sunday Times 'Best places to Work' for a third consecutive year and awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row, is looking for a Line Chef to join the team.

Founded by Nisha Katona in 2014, Mowgli has continued its growth and aspires for the restaurant chain to become the national voice for Indian Street Food, enriching lives wherever she goes.

Got a passion for fresh ingredients and big flavour? We're looking for a driven, detail-loving Line Chef to join our buzzing kitchen. You'll keep things clean and tidy, master our unique recipes, and play a key role in a tight-knit team.

If you're hungry to learn, love being hands-on, and want to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment, this is your moment.

We offer great work-life balance, brilliant benefits, and a team that feels like family.

Responsibilities
  • Keep the kitchen clean and tidy, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
  • Master and implement Mowgli's unique recipes.
  • Play a key role in a tight-knit team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Qualifications
  • Passion for fresh ingredients and big flavour.
  • Driven, detail-loving mindset with a hands-on approach.
  • Hungry to learn and grow skills in a dynamic setting.
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, supportive team environment.
Benefits
  • 30 days paid holiday with enhanced family leave
  • Access 40% of your wage earned before payday
  • Have your birthday and your child's first day of school off on Mowgli
  • Flexible working week to accommodate a new puppy
  • Opportunities to travel on life-changing trips and attend the annual Summer Party (Mowgli Fest)
  • Guaranteed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day off
  • 50% off food when you visit with family and friends and free meals on shift
  • Contribute to charitable initiatives and a more sustainable future

We offer careers, not just jobs, with clear progression plans outlined in our Mowgli Career Tree. We have Head Chefs who started with us as KPs and now run their own kitchen in some of the best cities in the UK!