Chef De Partie - Tandoor & Curry

Kitopi; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional environment

Training & development

International team

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie – Tandoor & Curry to join our culinary team in Dubai. You will prepare and cook authentic Indian curry and tandoori dishes, and independently manage the curry/tandoor section with a focus on consistency, taste and portion control.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years CDP experience in Indian cuisine, strong knowledge of spices, gravies and tandoor techniques, and experience in high-volume restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as CDP in Indian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of Indian spices, gravies and tandoor techniques.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Indian curry and tandoori dishes.
• Manage the curry/tandoor section independently.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Train and guide commis chefs when required.

Skills

Tandoor techniques

Spices & gravies

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world's appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces. Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. Kitopi's kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time. With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie – Tandoor & Curry to join our culinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook authentic Indian curry and tandoori dishes.
• Manage the curry/tandoor section independently.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Train and guide commis chefs when required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as CDP in Indian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of traditional Indian spices, gravies, and tandoor techniques.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Professional working environment
• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
• Be involved in customized training.
• Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• Annual leave as per the company policy.
• Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.
• Yearly get-together for our Frontliner Champions.

Passion for quality and customer service

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi? We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in multiple countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. We celebrate rich, diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite and create joy