Chef de Partie

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie (Tandoor) to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will specialize in North Indian tandoor preparations, ensuring authenticity, consistency, and excellence across breads, kebabs, and grilled delicacies. The role requires both technical expertise in handling a tandoor and leadership in managing section operations during service.

Key Responsibilities

• Tandoor Specialization
• Prepare and cook a variety of tandoor items including naan, kulcha, roti, kebabs, tikkas, and grills.
• Manage heat levels of the tandoor to ensure proper cooking and consistent quality.
• Maintain correct marination techniques, ensuring balance of flavors and tenderness.
• Section Management
• Lead the tandoor section during service, ensuring timely dispatch and quality plating.
• Coordinate with curry and bread sections to deliver complete dishes efficiently.
• Maintain mise-en-place for breads, marinades, and accompaniments.
• Quality & Hygiene
• Uphold recipe standards and portion controls as defined by the Head Chef.
• Ensure the highest standards of hygiene and food safety (aligned with FSSAI norms).
• Monitor storage and rotation of marinated meats, doughs, and pre-prepared items.
• Team & Training
• Guide and mentor Commis chefs and junior staff working in the tandoor section.
• Train new team members in handling tandoor equipment and traditional techniques.
• Foster teamwork and smooth kitchen coordination under pressure.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Tandoor Chef / CDP in a reputed Indian kitchen, restaurant, or hotel.
• Strong knowledge of North Indian breads, kebabs, and grills.
• Ability to maintain consistency and efficiency in high-volume service (~100+ covers/orders).
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and storage practices.
• Team leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor juniors.
• Physically fit to handle the demands of working with high heat equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary certification or formal training in Indian cuisine (preferred but not mandatory).
• Familiarity with modern kitchen SOPs, inventory management, and costing.
• Passion for authentic Indian cooking with attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹22,256.71 - ₹38,734.57 per month

Work Location: In person