Head Chef

FMCG / Restaurants / Food

About the Employer

Job Description

OPENING NOVEMBER 2026 • ELLA, SRI LANKA

We are hiring

KITCHEN • JOIN US IN ELLA

Sevana Ella is a high-end forest-cabana retreat with a 32-seat restaurant, set on the Nine Arches Bridge trail in Ella. We’re looking for a talented chef to lead our kitchen.

Kitchen Vacancy

Head Chef

5+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE • LEADING THE KITCHEN

A hands-on leadership role owning the kitchen end to end — menu, costs, standards and team — in a 32-seat restaurant with a fusion Sri Lankan–Western menu.

The Role

  • Execute and streamline our fusion Sri Lankan–Western menu
  • Run the kitchen day to day — prep, service, hygiene and food safety
  • Control food cost, portioning, stock and supplier relationships
  • Recruit, train and lead the kitchen team

What you bring

  • 5+ years in professional kitchens, including time as Head or Sous Chef
  • Menu development and plating in a high-end or boutique setting
  • A firm grip on food costing, GP and kitchen discipline
  • A good command of both English and Sinhala

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV to

EMAIL

recruiting.sevana.ella@gmail.com

PHONE / WHATSAPP

070 700 1530

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