Tandoori Chef

• Prepare and cook authentic Indian tandoori dishes, including tandoori chicken, tikka dishes, kebabs, grilled meats, seafood and vegetarian items.
• Prepare traditional marinades, spice blends and seasoning mixes using appropriate Indian cooking techniques.
• Operate, control and maintain the tandoor oven safely and efficiently, ensuring correct cooking temperatures and consistent results.
• Prepare and cook naan, roti and other traditional Indian breads in the tandoor.
• Check the quality, freshness and suitability of ingredients before preparation and cooking.
• Ensure all dishes meet the restaurant’s required standards for taste, portion size, quality, consistency and presentation.
• Coordinate tandoori cooking with the wider kitchen team so dishes are prepared and served efficiently during busy service periods.
• Support the preparation of other Indian and South Indian dishes where required and contribute to menu development and special dishes.
• Supervise and guide junior kitchen staff, including allocating preparation duties and providing practical training where necessary.
• Monitor stock levels of meat, spices, flour and other tandoori ingredients and assist management with ordering requirements.
• Carry out stock checks and help control food costs by reducing wastage and ensuring ingredients are stored and used correctly.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety at all times.
• Ensure the tandoor, utensils, preparation areas and surrounding kitchen equipment are cleaned and maintained appropriately.
• Follow food safety, allergen and cross-contamination procedures and ensure ingredients are stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report food-quality issues, equipment faults, stock shortages and health and safety concerns promptly to management.
• Work closely with management and other kitchen staff to maintain efficient kitchen operations and consistent service standards.

Experience:

Successful candidate must have 2+ years’ Chef experience. Must have the experience in preparing all Indian Tandoori dishes.

Skills:

Menu planning with head chef, cost control, wastage and follow health and hygiene requirement as per company standard. Manage day to day food administration and deliver food to company standard and specification which includes manage kitchen staffs, duty schedule, monitor & control stock levels to ensure no shortfall, promote new South Indian dishes and mentor Junior Chefs.

Qualification:

Hotel Management Qualification preferable but not mandatory

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 Per Annum

Job Vacancy Start Date: 19 September 2026

Job Vacancy Closing Date: 03 December 2026

Job Ref: Tandoori Chef

Please apply with your CV, Cover Letter, and Chef portfolio.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person