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Indian Curry Chef
Job Summary
As a Specialist Indian Chef at Kensington Spice Ltd, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation, cooking, and presentation of authentic Indian curry dishes. Your expertise in Indian culinary techniques and flavours will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards and reputation of our restaurant. You will work closely with the kitchen team, ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen and delivering an outstanding dining experience for our guests.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes, including Chicken Jalfrezi, Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken, chutneys, and Biryani’s, following traditional recipes and techniques.
- In order to ensure uniformity in taste, texture, and aesthetic appeal, make sure that all food items are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
- Organise and coordinate the activities of the kitchen personnel during service hours to guarantee effective and timely meal preparation.
- Maintaining food quality standards while supervising and training young chefs and kitchen helpers, and offering advice on Indian cooking techniques.
- Assist in the acquisition of fresh, high-quality ingredients and keep an eye on inventory levels while following cost-control strategies without sacrificing quality.
- Make sure that health and safety requirements are followed, that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic, and that suitable food handling techniques are used.
- Keep up with the latest culinary trends by going to cooking classes and doing research to add creative Indian foods and preparation methods to the menu.
- Assure effective communication and coordination between the kitchen and front-of-house workers by swiftly resolving any kitchen-related concerns.
- Keep a cheerful attitude and act professionally, setting an example for the culinary crew and encouraging them to strive for quality, respect, and constant progress.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- With a significant emphasis on Indian curries, demonstrable experience as a Specialist Indian Chef or in a position similar.
- A thorough understanding of Indian culinary methods, spices, and flavours.
- The capacity to creatively and meticulously create and display a wide range of Indian cuisine.
- Excellent knife skills, food preparation abilities, and cooking techniques.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities, as well as the capacity to function well in a busy culinary setting.
- The most recent information on health and safety laws, assuring compliance at all times.
- Excellent time management and organisational abilities, with the capacity to multitask and properly prioritise responsibilities.
- A love of Indian cuisine and a dedication to providing an outstanding eating experience.
- Culinary degrees or certifications that are pertinent would be advantageous.
Note
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Job Type : Full-time
Salary : From £27,000.00 per year
Work Location : In person
Benefits:
- Company pension
- UK Visa Sponsorship
Indian Chef (Tandoori Specialist)
Job Summary
For a modern Indian takeaway, we are presently hiring a Head Chef with relevant expertise. For this popular takeaway restaurant, you will serve all of the Tandoori and curry meals as the Head Chef. The takeout provides both contemporary and traditional Indian cuisine in a chic and really private setting. We need a chef with extensive knowledge in the particular cuisine.
Responsibilities:
- Cook the tandoori items on the menu using the provided recipes.
- Overall management of tandoori dish operations
- Preparing food by dicing, blending, and cutting
- Creating fresh tandoori cuisine
- Managing and educating new employees the tandoori cooks
- Prepare tandoori meals as directed by the head chefs.
- Participation in staff supervision and personal development review in the kitchen
- Participate in quality assurance systems.
- Take responsibility for the development of junior chefs within the curry section
All duties must be carried out to comply with:
- Notification of accidents and other Health and Safety requirements.
- Statutory legislation, in particular the Health and Hygiene regulations.
- Fire precautions.
- Equal opportunity principles and the Trusts anti-discriminatory policy.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- An ability to work independently and as a team leader when essential
- A positive attitude and commitment
- Ability to supervise the kitchen team.
- The ability to form positive relationships with colleagues.
- Team player
- Accountable
Note
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Job Type : Full-time
Salary : From £27,000.00 per year
Work Location : In person
Benefits:
- Company pension
- UK Visa Sponsorship
Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (preferred)
- Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Restaurant Manager
Job Summary
We are searching for a restaurant manager that is results-driven who can help us achieve our sales targets by selecting and training qualified workers, managing kitchen operations, and inspiring staff during peak service times.
Excellent interpersonal skills and previous restaurant management experience are prerequisites for success as a restaurant manager. A successful restaurant manager is able to multitask and maintain composure under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Address customer needs, comments, and complaints
- Adhere to and enforce employee compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Process payroll and maintain all relevant records
- Planning Weekly menus
- Working with food and drink suppliers
- Ensure all employees are working within outlined operating standards
- Keep thorough records of your earnings and outgoings.
- For the kitchen crew, order ingredients in the appropriate proportions.
- Engage with clients to get feedback and handle grievances.
- Timely opening and closing of the restaurant.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience working in the restaurant industry.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Bookkeeping knowledge.
- Ability to professionally address customer complaints.
- 3-5 years of food and beverage service industry experience required
- Working knowledge of general restaurant operations, including personnel management, food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation and health codes, and security
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent leaderships skill
Note
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Job Type : Full-time
Salary : From £27,000.00 per year
Work Location : In person
Benefits:
- Company pension
- UK Visa Sponsorship