Chef (Indian cuisine)

Tandoori Twist; København; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandoori Twist, a growing Indian restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark, is looking for a kitchen chef with deep expertise in Indian regional delicacies. This hands-on role requires delivering consistently high-quality dishes with authentic flavors.

The position is full-time (37 hours weekly across 6 days). You will study recipes, plan menus, manage inventory, and may assist with customer-facing duties during slower times.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in conversational English
• Diploma or certification in Hotel or Restaurant Management is advantageous
• At least 7-8 years of hands-on experience in Indian cooking is required
• Can work independently with minimum supervision and can produce high quality food consistently
• Ability to ensure quality of food and determine portion sizes

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality authentic Indian dishes across regional specialties.
• Study recipes and assist in setting up menus for events and daily service.
• Estimate food requirements and costs for kitchen planning.
• Manage inventory and records of food and supplies, using kitchen systems.
• Control food wastage while maintaining quality, ensure hygiene at all times.
• Provide guidance to kitchen staff and helpers; assist with customer-facing duties when needed.

Skills

Conversational English

Education

Diploma or certification in Hotel or Restaurant Management

Job description

Tandoori Twist is an offering from Tinyhus Cafe, a child-friendly cafe in Copenhagen, Denmark, serving authentic Indian delicacies.

We serve not only classic favourites like butter chicken and biriyani, but also lesser known Indian regional food, with myriad of spices and flavours as our specilities.

Our cafe Tinyhus serves continental food, also traditional local cuisines for events and catering.

We strive to provide authentic food and exceptional service to our guests and we look for team members who are self-motivated, proactive and passionate to walk the extra mile to provide exceptional culinery experience for our guests.

Tandoori Twist is an offering from Tinyhus Cafe, a child-friendly cafe in Copenhagen, Denmark, serving authentic Indian delicacies.
We serve not only classic favourites like butter chicken and biriyani, but also lesser known Indian regional food, with myriad of spices and flavours as our specilities.
Our cafe Tinyhus serves continental food, also traditional local cuisines for events and catering.
We strive to provide authentic food and exceptional service to our guests and we look for team members who are self-motivated, proactive and passionate to walk the extra mile to provide exceptional culinery experience for our guests.
Our people, just like our food, are the ambassadors of our cafe and restaurant. If you like challenges and you are looking for a place where you can contribute positively, overcoming the odds of a new but growing restaurant, then please do get in touch; we will look forward to hear from you.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Chef with deep expertise in Indian cuisine, including varieties of Indian regional delicacies? Do you take pride in cooking every single dish in consistently high quality?

Tandoori Twist, a growing Indian restaurant and take-away in Copenhagen, Denmark is looking for a kitchen chef with expertise in Indian cuisine. Please note this is a hands-on cooking position for chefs having expertise in Indian regional delicacies.

The work is full time, 37hrs weekly divided by 6 days, holiday pay and a small but growing workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality authentic full course meals and individual dishes and foods.
• Responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus.
• Estimate food requirements and costs.
• Maintain & manage inventory and records of food and supplies. You need to be technically savvy to operate our systems.
• Control food wastage without compromising on food quality.
• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness at all the times.
• Provide assistance and guidance all kitchen staff and helpers.
• During non-busy times, you may need to have a customer-facing role (e.g. take food orders directly and serve customers).

Requirements

Qualifications and Language proficiency

• Ability to communicate in conversational English
• Diploma or certification in Hotel or Restaurant Management is advantageous

Experience

• At least 7-8 years of hands-on experience in Indian cooking is required. Please indicate in application which regional Indian delicacies you have expertise in.
• Can work independently with minimum supervision and can produce high quality (flavor, taste, texture) food on consistent basis
• Ability to ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions