Experienced Tandoor Chef / Line Chef for Indian Caterer and Restaurant

IndAroma Hospitality | Restaurant & Catering; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at IndAroma Hospitality as a Tandoor Chef / Line Chef. With a focus on authentic Indian cuisine, you'll be responsible for cooking delicious tandoori dishes while ensuring that high-quality food is delivered every time. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of spices and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a busy kitchen.

Benefits

Full-time role, 6 days a week

Weekend availability required

Benefits available

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on tandoor cooking experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian spices, marinades, and tandoor techniques.
• Team player who thrives in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Cooking naan, kabobs, tikkas, and more in a traditional tandoor.
• Prepping marinades and managing communication between kitchen and service.
• Helping out with weekend events and catering gigs.

Skills

Tandoor cooking

Knowledge of Indian spices

General cooking fundamentals

Education

Culinary degree from IHM or equivalent

Job description

Experienced Tandoor Chef / Line Chef for Indian Caterer and Restaurant

Experienced Tandoor Chef / Line Chef for Indian Caterer and Restaurant

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IndAroma Hospitality | Restaurant & Catering provided pay range

This range is provided by IndAroma Hospitality | Restaurant & Catering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

We're Hiring: Tandoor Chef / Line Chef at IndAroma

• MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. **
  
  

We're Hiring: Tandoor Chef / Line Chef at IndAroma

Based in Northern Virginia

• MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. **
  
  

Love working the tandoor? IndAroma is looking for a skilled Tandoor Chef / Line Chef to join our kitchen crew! We're all about bold flavors, great vibes, and celebrating the magic of Indian cuisine.

IndAroma is a top-rated Indian caterer in the DMV area, known for fusing authentic flavors with modern presentation. We're a fast-growing team looking for passionate chefs who take pride in their craft.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Primary location of work will be Alexandria, VA
• Cooking delicious naan, kabobs, tikkas, and more in a traditional tandoor
• Prepping marinades and keeping flavors on point
• Support general line cooking and prep work as needed
• Act as expo during service—organizing tickets, checking plates, managing communication between kitchen and service
• Working closely with our team to deliver high-quality food, every time
• Helping out with weekend events and catering gigs
  
  

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on tandoor cooking experience
• Strong knowledge of Indian spices, marinades, and tandoor techniques
• Strong cooking fundamentals and experience working a busy line
• Culinary degree from IHM or equivalent preferred
• A team player who thrives in a busy kitchen
• Weekend availability is required
  
  

Perks & Details:

• Full-time role, 6 days a week
• Weekends required
• Pay options: $70,000-$85,000/year OR $24-$27/hour, depending on experience
  
  

Benefits

$70,000-$85,000/year OR $24-$27+ hour | Full-Time | Benefits Available

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

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  IT Services and IT Consulting

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