Specialist Grill / Tandoori Chef De Partie

Goldstar Chefs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment service in the UK is seeking a Specialist Tandoori Chef De Partie for a premium Indian restaurant in Glasgow. The ideal candidate boasts over 3 years of experience in authentic Tandoori dish preparation and holds relevant culinary credentials. You will be responsible for kitchen operations, supervising junior staff, and ensuring culinary excellence. This role offers a competitive salary package of £31,500 to £35,000 along with various benefits including paid holidays and a workplace pension.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Employer's workplace pension

Employee care and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in preparation of Tandoori dishes and related specialties.
• Minimum 3 years in similar roles with higher duties.
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials including HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex South Asian Tandoori meats and breads.
• Train and supervise Commis Chefs and junior kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen operational duties according to role.

Skills

Preparation of authentic Tandoori dishes

Ingredient quality and sourcing

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Industrial training in a world-renowned culinary institute

Job description

Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS, the UK's main recruitment hub for International themed establishments seeking high calibre international hospitality professionals from around the world as well as within UK. The UK is probably the world's biggest and most advanced global cuisine market and an attractive job market for International Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As a reputed hospitality recruiter (and government-authorised migration specialist), we enable talented professionals like you to be hired in UK's diverse hospitality industry sectors. If you are passionate about South Asian cuisine and a drive to contribute to a dynamic culinary team, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Position Details

• Position: Specialist Tandoori Chef De Partie
• Employer: Premium Indian Restaurant
• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Gross OTE salary package: £31,500 to £35,000 per annum
• Weekly working hours/days: 38 to 48 hours within 5 / 6 days
• Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata), incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing support + more

Role Description

Your role involves skilful preparation of complex South Asian Tandoori meats, breads and specialities specific to the regional theme of the establishment and its menus. You will be responsible for a series of kitchen operational duties commensurate with job role, including training and supervising Commis Chefs and other junior kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in UK
• Experience in the preparation of authentic Tandoori dishes & specialties
• Technical knowledge of ingredient quality, sourcing, measuring & formulation
• Previous experience of at least 3 years in this role + min 3 years of prior experience in escalating job roles
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols
• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour

Attributes

• Industrial training in a world-renowned culinary/hospitality institute
• Performance, achievement and results driven
• Have an eye for detail
• Able to work well with others
• Creative energetic and passionate about delivering culinary excellence
• A hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual
• Sound health and fitness
• Fast paced and able to work at speed and under pressure

Application Tips

Boost your chances of being shortlisted by sending a video demo of your skills, photos of dishes you specialise in and/or have created, Instagram link (if avail.) menus you have worked on, plus any commendations and references to hand.

Important Notes

• UK Applicants: Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview.
• Overseas Applicants: Relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl. travel to UK). Employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees. If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities.
• UKVI Skilled Workers visa leads to eligibility for settlement in UK after 5 years. Plus, your spouse/family can also enter and reside with you on dependent visa whilst in UK.
• Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.
• DUE TO EXPECTED VOLUME OF RESPONSES WE ARE UNABLE TO DEAL WITH PHONE INQUIRIES SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF SHORTLISTED.

Conclusion

This vacancy is open to worldwide as well as UK candidates. GOOD NEWS IF APPLYING FROM OUTSIDE UK: For assurance and peace of mind we place you with stable and reliable Goldstar Chefs approved sponsor employers only. We source you fantastic UK job opportunities and present your profile to a high standard. For BEST salary awards, personal growth and long-term job satisfaction choose to work for Goldstar Chefs accredited organisations.

Closing date: 23.12.2025