South Indian Chef — On-Site Belfast, Lead Menu & Kitchen

The curry boat pvt ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curry Boat Pvt Ltd in Belfast is seeking a skilled South Indian Chef to lead kitchen operations and craft authentic dishes for a busy restaurant. You will plan menus, prepare meals, oversee stations, manage prep and inventory, and ensure top-notch food safety and hygiene standards.

You will train junior kitchen staff, collaborate with front-of-house, and contribute to menu refinement while maintaining a collaborative and respectful kitchen culture. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a South Indian Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of South Indian regional cuisines, ingredients and techniques.
• Ability to plan menus and manage kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety and health regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Formal culinary training or certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a range of South Indian dishes.
• Manage kitchen prep and oversee cooking stations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with front-of-house.
• Design and refine menus and maintain health standards.
• Train junior kitchen staff and minimize food waste.
• Support a collaborative kitchen culture and weekend operations.

Skills

South Indian cuisine

Menu planning

Kitchen operations

Food safety & hygiene

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Culinary training/certification

Job description

The Curry Boat Pvt Ltd in Belfast is seeking a skilled South Indian Chef to lead kitchen operations and craft authentic dishes for a busy restaurant. You will plan menus, prepare meals, oversee stations, manage prep and inventory, and ensure top-notch food safety and hygiene standards.

You will train junior kitchen staff, collaborate with front-of-house, and contribute to menu refinement while maintaining a collaborative and respectful kitchen culture. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.