Head Chef – Pakistani Cuisine & BBQ Specialist

Oy MIRCHI MASALA Ab; Turku; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oy MIRCHI MASALA Ab in Turku, Finland is seeking an experienced Head Chef specializing in Pakistani cuisine, BBQ and tandoor cooking to lead our kitchen team.

You will prepare authentic Pakistani dishes, operate and manage a tandoor, and oversee BBQ items while maintaining food quality, taste, presentation and hygiene.

English skills are preferred and Finnish knowledge is an advantage; employment is full-time with wage according to PAM–MaRa TES based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional chef experience.
• Specialization in Pakistani cuisine and BBQ.
• Must know how to operate a tandoor independently.
• Knowledge of Pakistani spices, marinades and traditional cooking techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen responsibilities.
• Good teamwork and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Pakistani dishes and BBQ specialties.
• Operate and manage a tandoor (naan, roti, kebabs, etc.).
• Prepare BBQ items, including tikka, kebabs, grilled meats and other specialties.
• Maintain food quality, taste, presentation and hygiene standards.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Pakistani cuisine

BBQ expertise

Tandoor cooking

Independent work

Teamwork & time management

Tools

Tandoor

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef specializing in Pakistani cuisine, BBQ and tandoor cooking to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Pakistani dishes and BBQ specialties.
• Operate and manage a tandoor (naan, roti, kebabs, etc.).
• Prepare BBQ items, including tikka, kebabs, grilled meats and other specialties.
• Maintain food quality, taste, presentation and hygiene standards.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a chef.
• Specialization in Pakistani cuisine and BBQ.
• Must know how to operate a tandoor independently.
• Good knowledge of Pakistani spices, marinades and traditional cooking techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen responsibilities.
• Good teamwork and time-management skills.

Language Requirements

• English language skills are preferred.
• Knowledge of Finnish will be considered an advantage.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other According to the Finnish Hospitality Industry Collective Labour Agreement (PAM–MaRa TES), based on experience and qualifications

Number of positions: 1

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala