Indian Cuisine Chef de Partie - Night Shift

Arena One GmbH; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Night shift

Free meals on-site

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO&CO is seeking an experienced Indian Specialist Cuisine Chef to join our luxury airline catering team. You will oversee the preparation and production of authentic Indian dishes, ensuring high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency across all menus.

In this leadership role, you will supervise, train, coach, and motivate the kitchen team, develop menus with the Executive Chef, and maintain food safety, cost control, and operational procedures in a fast-paced, discerning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Indian cuisine or high-end fresh food, fine dining, luxury hospitality, or catering.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Indian cooking techniques, regional cuisines, spices, curry preparation, tandoori cooking, and traditional bread making.
• Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene, HACCP procedures, and allergen awareness.
• Ability to create, adapt, and scale recipes while maintaining quality, consistency, presentation, and budget expectations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate, train, and support kitchen teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of food cost control, stock management, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication skills with a flexible, hands-on, and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and production of authentic Indian cuisine.
• Lead and motivate kitchen team; train, coach, and evaluate staff.
• Plan production schedules and ensure quality and cost targets.
• Ensure recipes, portions, flavor profiles, and presentation meet standards.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef Team on menu development.
• Assist with stock control, reporting, and overall kitchen cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Indian cuisine

Menu development

Food cost control

HACCP knowledge

Training and coaching

Problem solving

Job description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

The role of Indian Specialist Cuisine Chef supports the Executive Chef Team and has primary responsibility for overseeing and supervising the preparation and production of authentic Indian cuisine for DO & CO. You will work hard to promote the company’s culture, mission, and values while ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and consistency are maintained. You will act as a team leader and motivator, using strong interpersonal and communication skills to supervise, train, evaluate, coach, and support the kitchen team while ensuring compliance with company standards, food safety regulations, and operational procedures.

• Working closely with the Executive Chef Team to ensure consistent, high-quality Indian cuisine is produced in line with all DO & CO standards while supporting menu development and presentation
• Preparing and overseeing a variety of Indian dishes including curries, tandoori items, rice dishes, breads, sauces, and regional specialties with authenticity and attention to detail
• Managing and supporting the kitchen team daily to ensure smooth operations, efficient production, and timely food dispatch
• Leading the team in the absence of the Head Chef with a hands-on approach while motivating staff to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Planning production schedules while maintaining exceptional quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with Quality Assurance standards
• Ensuring recipes, portioning, flavour profiles, and presentation standards are consistently maintained while controlling food costs and minimising wastage
• Monitoring the preparation and handling of spices, marinades, sauces, and specialty ingredients to maintain freshness and authenticity
• Ensuring all kitchen operations comply with SOPs, Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, and all legal requirements
• Performing regular quality control checks on raw materials and finished products to ensure specifications are met
• Building strong working relationships across departments while supporting a positive team culture and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting team development through coaching, training, and mentoring opportunities
• Assisting with stock control, reporting, and overall kitchen cost management

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within Indian cuisine or a high-end fresh food, fine dining, luxury hospitality, or catering environment
• Strong knowledge of authentic Indian cooking techniques, regional cuisines, spices, curry preparation, tandoori cooking, and traditional bread making
• Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene, HACCP procedures, and allergen awareness
• Ability to create, adapt, and scale recipes while maintaining quality, consistency, presentation, and budget expectations
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate, train, and support kitchen teams
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Good understanding of food cost control, stock management, and kitchen operations
• Excellent communication skills with a flexible, hands-on, and professional approach
• Passion for high-quality Indian cuisine and delivering exceptional customer experiences with attention to detail and presentation standards

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• On-site role
• Night shift
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status