Chef de Partie - Tandoor

Role Overview The Chef de Partie - Tandoor is responsible for running the tandoor section, ensuring consistent preparation, cooking, section organisation, and hygiene during both prep and service. This is a hands-on role focused on tandoor execution, section control, product consistency, and safe operation of the tandoor oven in line with kitchen standards. Key Responsibilities • Run the tandoor section during prep and service, ensuring readiness and smooth execution. • Prepare and cook tandoor items such as breads, kebabs, grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables according to approved recipes and standards. • Prepare marinades, mise en place, doughs, skewers, and section ingredients required for service. • Monitor cooking times, heat levels, holding quality, and product consistency across all tandoor dishes. • Supervise Commis or junior team members working within the tandoor section. • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organisation of the tandoor area, equipment, and surrounding workstations. • Support service flow, section coordination, and quality control with the wider kitchen team. KPIs & Success Metrics • Tandoor section readiness and consistency. • Food quality, cooking accuracy, and presentation of tandoor items. • Hygiene, cleanliness, and safe tandoor operation. • Speed, coordination, and service support during peak periods. Candidate Requirements • 3+ years’ experience in professional kitchens, with clear hands-on tandoor experience. • Strong knowledge of tandoor cooking techniques, marinades, breads, kebabs, and section discipline. • Ability to operate and maintain the tandoor safely and effectively during busy service periods. • Good understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and quality control standards. • Experience in Indian or premium casual dining restaurants is an advantage. Show more Show less

3+ years’ experience in professional kitchens, with hands-on tandoor experience; strong knowledge of tandoor cooking techniques, marinades, breads, kebabs, and section discipline; ability to operate and maintain the tandoor safely during busy service; good understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and quality control standards.

Run the tandoor section during prep and service, ensuring readiness and smooth execution. Prepare and cook tandoor items such as breads, kebabs, grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables according to approved recipes and standards. Prepare marinades, mise en place, doughs, skewers, and section ingredients required for service. Monitor cooking times, heat levels, holding quality, and product consistency across all tandoor dishes. Supervise Commis or junior team members working within the tandoor section. Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organisation of the tandoor area, equipment, and surrounding workstations. Support service flow, section coordination, and quality control with the wider kitchen team.