CHEF - KOCHCHI Award-Winning Street Food Brand

Chef – KOCHCHI (Bonnie & Wild, Edinburgh) Scotland’s Premier Award-Winning Sri Lankan Street Food RestaurantKOCHCHI, proudly based in the heart of Edinburgh within the renowned Bonnie & Wild Food Hall at St James Quarter, is looking for a vibrant and dedicated Chef to join our team.We’re one of Scotland’s leading culinary destinations — celebrated for bringing the bold, authentic flavours of Sri Lanka to life through our signature street food dishes. Our kitchen is driven by passion, teamwork, and the joy of creating food that connects people.If you thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment and take pride in every plate you serve, we’d love to meet you.What You’ll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations, prep, and service delivery.
• Uphold excellence in quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain top standards in Food Hygiene and Environmental Health.
• Collaborate and support your team — we rise together.
• Celebrate and champion authentic Sri Lankan flavours made with quality local produce.

What We Offer

• A supportive, energetic team culture that values people as much as food.
• Balanced rota: one weekend on, one weekend off
• Opportunities for growth and development within a fast-evolving brand.
• Sponsorship opportunities (UK-based applicants only).
• Staff meals and shared team perks.

If you’re passionate about Sri Lankan street food, love working in a lively open-kitchen environment, and want to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.Join the KOCHCHI family and embark on a flavour-filled culinary journey with us.KOCHCHI is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace for all.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £12.50-£15.00 per hourBenefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount
• UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person