About Us
Umami World Kitchen is more than just a restaurant – it’s a celebration of world cuisine and culinary excellence. Our kitchen brings together 100 cross-cultural dishes, blending the finest Chinese, Italian, Indian, and Malaysian flavours to create an unparalleled dining experience.
The Role
As a Speciality Chef, you will:
- Bring authentic expertise in a specific global cuisine (e.g., Chinese, Italian, Indian, Malaysian, or other)
- Design and prepare traditional and modern dishes that enhance our menu
- Ensure consistency, authenticity, and the highest quality in food preparation
- Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop exciting new dishes
- Train and mentor kitchen staff on speciality cooking techniques and presentation
- Manage ingredient sourcing to ensure authenticity and quality
- Maintain strict food hygiene, health, and safety standards (including UK food safety regulations)
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to deliver an exceptional dining experience
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Speciality Chef in a high-volume, multi-cuisine restaurant
- Expertise in one or more global cuisines (e.g., Chinese, Italian, Indian, Malaysian, etc.)
- A passion for authentic flavours and innovative presentation
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Excellent understanding of kitchen operations, ingredient sourcing, and food safety
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet high standards of consistency
- A hands-on approach with keen attention to detail
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses
- Career growth opportunities within UMAMI’s expanding brand
- A dynamic and rewarding work environment
- Staff discounts & perks
Our Values
UMAMI World Kitchen is guided by a set of core values encapsulated in the acronym “RECIPE”:
- Respect for people – Valuing and honouring every individual
- Efficiency to maximize performance – Striving for optimal productivity and effectiveness
- Creativity for new ideas – Encouraging innovation and fresh thinking
- Integrity to drive results – Upholding honesty and strong moral principles in achieving outcomes
- Passion in everything we do and continuous improvement – Approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and a commitment to ongoing enhancement
- Engagement and always going the extra mile – Actively involving oneself and exceeding expectations
These values reflect UMAMI’s dedication to delivering exceptional dining experiences and fostering a positive environment for both customers and staff.
Join Us!
Are you ready to showcase your speciality culinary skills in an exciting, fast-paced kitchen? Become part of the UMAMI team and bring the world’s flavours to life!