Head Chef (Indian Curry & Tandoori)

PROBASH LIMITED; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PROBASH LIMITED in Ireland seeks an experienced Specialist Indian Tandoori Head Chef with at least five years of professional experience in authentic Indian cuisine. You will lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards of taste and quality.

Responsibilities include preparing tandoori dishes, managing staff, HACCP compliance, stock control, menu development and training. Fluency in English is required; Bengali or Hindi is advantageous. On-site role in Leinster.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 5
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied/Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
• Additional Skills: HACCP

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking authentic tandoori dishes and starters.
• Supervising, training and coordinating kitchen staff.
• Managing staff rotas and timesheets.

Skills

HACCP

Leadership

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 5 qualification (Leaving Cert)

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Application Details

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Indian Tandoori Head Chef with at least five years’ professional experience in authentic Indian cuisine. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking authentic tandoori dishes, including tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, seekh kebabs, seafood, vegetables and naan breads.
• Preparing traditional marinades, spice blends, sauces and tandoori starters.
• Operating, maintaining and managing the temperature of a traditional clay tandoor.
• Developing weekly specials and new tandoori menu items.
• Ensuring consistent taste, presentation, portion control and food quality.
• Supervising, training and coordinating chefs and kitchen staff.
• Managing staff rotas and timesheets.
• Monitoring stock, ordering ingredients and controlling food waste.
• Maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene and full HACCP compliance.
• Explaining dishes, ingredients and allergens to staff and customers.

The applicant must be reliable, flexible, computer-literate and capable of working efficiently under pressure. Good English is required; Bengali and Hindi would be advantageous.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Executive

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 5
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
• Additional Skills: HACCP

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Hospitality, Manual, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Leadership, Teamwork