Tandoor Chef

**Job Summary**:
The Tandoor Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of authentic Indian tandoor dishes, such as breads, kebabs, and tikkas, ensuring consistent taste and presentation. The role requires operating and maintaining the tandoor oven, supervising support staff, and ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, quality, and guest satisfaction.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and cook tandoor dishes including Indian breads (naan, roti, kulcha), kebabs, tikkas, and other clay oven specialties.
- Ensure food is prepared according to standard recipes and quality guidelines.
- Monitor and maintain the correct temperature of the tandoor oven and other kitchen equipment.
- Marinate meats and vegetables, prepare skewers, and ensure proper storage of ingredients.
- Coordinate with the Sous Chef or Chef de Partie to plan and execute daily food production and special menus.
- Maintain mise-en-place and ensure timely preparation during service hours.
- Supervise Commis Chefs and Kitchen Helpers assigned to the tandoor section.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the tandoor area, following food safety and HACCP standards.
- Monitor food stock levels for tandoor items and report shortages in time for requisitions.
- Minimize food wastage through proper portion control and inventory management.
- Handle guest requests and special orders related to tandoor dishes.

**Required Skills & Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a Tandoor Chef in a hotel, resort, or fine dining Indian restaurant.
- Strong knowledge of traditional tandoor cooking techniques and Indian marinades.
- Ability to handle and operate clay ovens safely and efficiently.
- Good time management skills to handle multiple orders simultaneously.
- Basic leadership skills to guide junior staff.
- Sound knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards.
- Physical stamina to work long hours in a hot kitchen environment.

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person