Senior Indian Curry Chef - Lead Tandoor & Menu Innovation

BOMBAY STORY INDIAN KITCHEN & BAR; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombay Story Indian Kitchen & Bar is seeking a Senior Indian Specialist Curry Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team in the UK. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will prepare Indian dishes, sauces, and marinades, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation for our all-day menu.

You will lead the kitchen brigade during busy service, develop seasonal items, and train junior staff while maintaining food safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience as a chef in a reputable Indian restaurant.
• Deep knowledge of authentic spice blending, pan-work, and traditional cooking methods.
• Up-to-date Basic Food Hygiene or Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a team.
• Experience in fast casual high street brands is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Service & Pass Management: Lead the kitchen brigade during busy service, run the pass, and ensure every plate matches quality and presentation standards before going to guests.
• Cooking: Prepare a wide range of regional Indian curries, sauces, gravies, and marinades according to restaurant standards.
• Tandoor Operation: Operating clay ovens to prepare authentic breads and marinated meats.
• Team Leadership & Training: Train, mentor, and supervise regional Indian curry dishes and junior chefs, while helping managerotas and labor efficiency.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Handle stock ordering, supplier relationships, food cost (Gross Profit / GP), stock rotation (FIFO), and wastage tracking.
• Menu & Dish Development: Assist the Head Chef in creating seasonal menus, testing new recipes, and executing daily specials.
• Safety & Hygiene: Enforce food safety, allergen management, COSHH, and Environmental Health Officer (EHO) regulations.

Skills

Professional culinary experience

Spice blending expertise

Pan-work and traditional cooking

Excellent communication

Education

Food Safety Certification (Level 2)

Job description

Bombay Story Indian Kitchen & Bar is seeking a Senior Indian Specialist Curry Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team in the UK. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will prepare Indian dishes, sauces, and marinades, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation for our all-day menu.

You will lead the kitchen brigade during busy service, develop seasonal items, and train junior staff while maintaining food safety and cost controls.