Head Chef - Indian Cuisine

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Head Chef specializing in Indian cuisine at a high-end venue in Brentwood. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team, create innovative dishes, and enjoy menu autonomy while working with fresh, quality ingredients. The venue boasts a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped for grilling and tandoor cooking, allowing chefs to showcase their creativity and culinary skills. If you are passionate about Indian and South Asian cuisine and ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you. Join a growing operation that values your ideas and expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Develop and refine signature dishes for a modern Indian menu.
• Engage with front-of-house staff and guests for enhanced service.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Health & Safety Knowledge

Grilling Techniques

Tandoori Cooking

Creativity in Cooking

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Tandoor Oven

Open-Flame Grill

Job description

Role: Head Chef – Indian Cuisine
Location: Brentwood, Essex

Salary: Up to £45,000

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a high-end & modern venue focused on quality Indian and South Asian Cuisine. This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef or talented Sous Chef looking to develop a successful team and bring their own ideas to the table.

Why choose our Client?
An amazing opportunity for Chefs that want to work with fresh quality ingredients, enjoy menu autonomy as well as career growth within a growing operation. The menu focus is on traditional and modern application of recipes for Grill, tandoor, and Karachi.

The Venue has a brand new grill and kitchen to make your own and reflect the bold flavours you can bring to the pass.

What’s involved?
As a Head Chef, you will lead from the front, motivating the team around you and maintaining high standards and knowledge of Health & Safety. You will also be responsible for:

1. Cooking meats, seafood, paneer, and vegetables over a large open-flame grill, balancing searing and slow cooking.
2. Developing and refining signature Indian grill dishes for a modern menu.
3. Enhancing the concept by engaging with front-of-house staff and guests.
4. Preparing authentic marinades with freshly ground spices, yogurt blends, and tenderising techniques.
5. Preparing and cooking authentic tandoori dishes, including naan, roti, sheekhs, and marinated meats.
6. Managing the tandoor oven for optimal temperature and perfect results.
7. Innovating tandoor recipes to fit modern dining trends while maintaining authenticity.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Head Chef – Indian Cuisine position in Brentwood.

Consultant: Bradley Baxendale
Job Number: 931104 / INDHOSP
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.