Tandoor Cook

Greetings!!

Role Purpose:

We are hiring a Tandoor Chef with strong hands-on expertise in North Indian tandoor section (breads + kebabs + grills + marinades). The chef must also be capable of supporting South Indian and Chinese sections during peak hours (basic execution/support, not necessarily expert-level in those cuisines).

Key Responsibilities

1) Tandoor Operations (Primary)Prepare and cook tandoori breads (naan/roti/kulcha etc.) and tandoor starters/grills (paneer/chicken/fish kebabs, tikkas, etc.)

• Handle marination, skewering, grilling timing, and consistency
• Operate and maintain the tandoor oven safely (heat control, charcoal/gas handling as applicable)
• Maintain mise en place for rush hours: dough balls, marinades, garnishes, butter/cream finishing, etc. 

2) North Indian Section SupportSupport North Indian gravies and accompaniments linked to tandoor items

• Follow standard recipes and portioning (no “andaaz” cooking)

3) Multi-Cuisine Support (Secondary)Support South Indian / Chinese sections when required (during peak / staff shortage):

• Basic Chinese: fried rice/noodles, basic sauce handling, starters support
• Basic South Indian: assisting prep, chutney/sambar support, plating/packing support (based on your menu)

4) Cloud Kitchen ExecutionMaintain speed + accuracy for delivery orders

• Coordinate with packing team to ensure correct tagging, sealing, and order accuracy
• Reduce rejections/returns through consistent cooking and correct portioning

5) Hygiene, Safety & DisciplineFollow food safety and hygiene standards; maintain station cleanliness

• Ensure proper storage, FIFO, and minimal wastage
• Report equipment issues and stock shortages early 

Requirements:

• Experience: 3–8 years in tandoor / North Indian section (cloud kitchen / QSR experience preferred)
• Strong expertise in tandoor breads + kebabs/grills + marinades
• Ability to work fast in a high-volume environment
• Willingness to support other cuisines when needed
• Team discipline + ability to take standardization seriously

Preferred (Good to Have)

• Prior experience in multi-cuisine kitchens
• Experience controlling wastage and planning prep schedules

Location: Nungambakkam, Chennai

Thanks and Regards,

Bala HR - 8148823315