Chef de Partie – Indian Cuisine (Airline Luxury)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free Meals on-site

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO&CO London is seeking a Chef de Partie – Indian Cuisine to lead the Indian section, ensuring authentic dishes meet DO&CO standards. You will guide junior team members, manage daily operations, and uphold food safety across all tasks.

The role requires expertise in curries, tandoori, breads, and regional specialties, with strong organisational and communication skills for a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef in an Indian cuisine kitchen, hotel, restaurant, catering, or high-volume food production environment.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Indian cooking techniques, including curries, spices, tandoori preparation, sauces, rice dishes, and traditional breads.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and allergen requirements.
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality food while working to strict production schedules.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to support and guide junior team members.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for Indian cuisine and commitment to delivering excellent food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of authentic Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori items, rice dishes, breads, sauces, and regional specialties.
• Ensure all products are prepared according to DO&CO recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Take responsibility for the daily operation and organisation of the Indian cuisine section.
• Support the Sous Chef in achieving production targets, flight schedules, and operational requirements.
• Ensure correct preparation, portioning, flavour, and presentation of all dishes.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients, spices, marinades, and finished products.
• Perform regular quality checks to ensure consistency and compliance with standards.
• Ensure all kitchen activities follow food safety, HACCP, hygiene, Health & Safety, and company procedures.
• Support and guide Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs in daily tasks and production requirements.
• Assist with stock control, proper storage, and minimising food waste.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Report any issues related to quality, equipment, stock, or production to the Sous Chef.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain a positive and efficient working environment.

Skills

Indian cuisine

Kitchen teamwork

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Communication skills

Job description

DO&CO London is seeking a Chef de Partie – Indian Cuisine to lead the Indian section, ensuring authentic dishes meet DO&CO standards. You will guide junior team members, manage daily operations, and uphold food safety across all tasks.

The role requires expertise in curries, tandoori, breads, and regional specialties, with strong organisational and communication skills for a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment.