Indian chef

The Indian Chef will be responsible for preparing high-quality Indian cuisine across various regional styles while maintaining Company's premium standards of hospitality. The role demands strong culinary skills, creativity, hygiene standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced 5-star environment. The chef will support menu planning, kitchen operations, and guest satisfaction for residential clubs, hotels, and premium dining outlets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation & Execution

• Prepare authentic Indian dishes (North Indian, South Indian, Mughlai, Coastal, Tandoor, etc.) with consistency and high quality.
• Handle mise-en-place, cooking, plating, and food presentation according to Company standards.
• Operate and maintain Tandoor, curry stations, and other Indian kitchen equipment.
• Innovate and contribute to new menu items, seasonal dishes, and special-event menus.

2. Kitchen Operations

• Ensure smooth functioning of the Indian section and coordinate with other cuisine sections.
• Follow standard recipes, portion control, and plating guidelines.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering raw materials, and controlling wastage.

3. Hygiene, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict hygiene, sanitization, and food-safety standards as per FSSAI and HACCP guidelines.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of food items (FIFO).
• Adhere safety policies and ensure a clean, organized workstation.

4. Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and service teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Guide commis and junior cooks in the Indian kitchen section.
• Support training programs for new team members.

5. Guest Interaction (when required)

• Engage with guests during live counters, events, or festivals.
• Handle feedback professionally and ensure high guest satisfaction.

Qualifications & Skills Education & Certification

• Diploma or degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts.
• Certification in Indian cuisine or relevant culinary training preferred.

Experience

• 3–8+ years of experience in 4/5-star hotels, premium restaurants, or luxury clubs.
• Strong experience in Indian cuisine; exposure to multiple cuisines is an added advantage.

Key Skills

• Expertise in Tandoor, curries, biryanis, Indian breads, live counters.
• Knowledge of modern plating techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have as Indian Chef & experience in Continental, Asian, or Fusion cuisine?
• Have you follow the major HACCP principles daily?
• Have you worked with coastal cuisines?
• Which Indian regional cuisines are you most confident in?
• Are you comfortable working in rotational shifts and weekends?

Experience:

• Indian Cuisine : 4 years (Required)
• Indian Chef: 4 years (Required)