Specialist Tandoori Chef De Partie

Goldstar Chefs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment agency is seeking a Specialist Tandoori Chef De Partie for a leading Fine Dining Pakistani Restaurant in Edinburgh. The role involves skillful preparation of complex Tandoori dishes and training junior kitchen staff. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience as Head Chef and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in culinary arts. The position offers a gross annual salary of £35,000 to £38,000 along with benefits such as 28 days paid holiday and a workplace pension.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Employer’s workplace pension

Employee care and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in the preparation of authentic high quality Tandoori dishes & specialties.
• Technical knowledge of ingredient quality, sourcing, measuring & formulation.
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex Tandoori dishes and specialties specific to the restaurant's menu.
• Train and supervise Commi Chefs and other junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Preparation of authentic high-quality Tandoori dishes

Leadership qualities

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in culinary arts or similar

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.

We represent stable, reputed, and principled employers who abide by high standards of employment practices and ethics. A Goldstar Chefs associated employer offers a higher salary, long-term stability, professional growth, and exceptional employee care and well-being.

The position is being offered by the prestigious Fine Dining Pakistani Restaurant in Edinburgh. This has been achieved by using only the best local produce, fresh herbs and carefully selected whole spices, their aim has always been to provide traditional dishes by preserving the classic South Asian recipes and enhance the offering with some signature dishes to reflect the changing food trends in modern day. It is one of Edinburgh’s leading South Asian restaurants and a destination of choice for desi food lovers.

Are you a creative and passionate Chef with outstanding skills? Are you ready for a new lifetime opportunity to do AMAZING work? Are you ready to discover a brighter, more rewarding and prosperous future for you and your family in UK? Then take a look!

Position Details

• • Position: Specialist Tandoori Chef De Partie
• • Employer: Fine Dining Pakistani Restaurant
• • Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
• • Gross OTE salary package: £35,000 to £38,000 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

Your role involves skillful preparation of complex Tandoori dishes and specialties 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 of Commi Chefs and other junior kitchen staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Eligibility to live and work in UK
• • Experience in the preparation of authentic high quality Tandoori dishes &Specialties
• • Technical knowledge of ingredient quality, sourcing, measuring & formulation
• • Industrial training in a world renowned culinary/hospitality institute
• • Ideal previous experience of at least 3 years in role of Head Chef + min 6 years of prior experience in escalating job ranks
• • Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols
• • Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour

Desired Attributes

• • Performance, achievement and results driven
• • Leadership qualities
• • Time Management
• • 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
• • South health and fitness
• • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in culinary arts or similar
• • FAST PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK AT SPEED AND UNDER PRESSURE

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.

This vacancy is open to worldwide as well as UK candidates.

Important Note

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

Kindly note 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.

GOOD NEWS

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. Please note aforementioned is accordance with UKVI Skilled Workers immigration rules at time of posting this ad.

Please note Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.

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Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (IAA) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).