Job Description

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)