Indian chef jobs in United Kingdom

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About The Leaf BOURNE: The Leaf Bourne is an upscale restaurant renowned for its authentic South Indian cuisine. We are dedicated to providing our customers with a memorable dining experience by offering a wide range of traditional dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate South Indian Chef to join our team and contribute to our culinary excellence. Job Summary: As a South Indian Chef at The Leaf Bourne, you will be responsible for creating and preparing a variety of traditional South Indian dishes while maintaining the highest quality standards. Your expertise in South Indian cuisine will play a crucial role in enhancing our menu offerings and satisfying our customers' discerning palates. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent knowledge of South Indian flavors and techniques, and a creative approach to food preparation. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a wide range of South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, vadas, curries, biryanis, and chutneys, while ensuring authenticity and adherence to traditional recipes. Create innovative and appealing South Indian menu items to attract and retain customers. Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards, paying close attention to taste, presentation, and consistency. Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory management to ensure the availability of necessary ingredients and supplies. Collaborate with the restaurant management team to develop new recipes and menu items that reflect seasonal changes and customer preferences. Train and supervise kitchen staff members, providing guidance and support to ensure consistency and efficiency in food preparation. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, following proper food handling and sanitation guidelines. Monitor and control food costs by minimizing wastage and ensuring accurate portion control. Stay updated on industry trends,

Looking for a full time Punjabi chef, can provide accommodation also!

Key Responsibilities: Prepare, cook, and present a variety of Indian curry dishes using traditional spices & herbs Uphold quality standards in taste, texture, and appearance of food Assist in planning menus, ensuring variety and authenticity Monitor and maintain stock levels of spices, ingredients, and kitchen supplies Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times

Job Title: Part-Time Grill Chef Company: Bhajis LDN – Award-Winning Indian Street Food Location: London + Nationwide Events & Festivals Pay: £13.85/hour (London Living Wage) + Perks About Us: Bhajis LDN is an award-winning Indian street food company, proudly serving up bold flavours and good vibes. We’ve won the British Street Food Awards two years running and take our fresh, vibrant dishes to street markets, major festivals, and live events across the UK. Role Overview: We’re looking for a Part-Time Grill Chef to join our friendly and energetic team. You’ll be grilling up our signature dishes at markets, festivals, and events—helping us serve hundreds of happy customers while having a great time on the road. What You’ll Get: £13.85 per hour (London Living Wage) Bonus incentives based on performance Holiday pay Free staff meals and uniform Travel to exciting festivals and events across the UK A fun, dynamic working environment with a supportive team Who You Are: You’ve got experience in hospitality or street food You’re confident on the grill and thrive in a fast-paced environment You’re friendly, energetic, and a team player Weekend and flexible availability is a must Ready to bring the heat? Apply now and become part of the Bhajis LDN journey!

Maintain the restaurant’s strong reputation for authentic Indian cuisine and outstanding customer service. Oversee the creation and refinement of traditional and contemporary Indian dishes, ensuring they are visually appealing and served on premium dinnerware in a high-end dining environment. Consistently deliver high-quality meals and supervise their preparation to ensure consistency and excellence. Monitor stock levels of key Indian ingredients and spices, manage inventory procedures, and ensure timely procurement from trusted suppliers. Innovate menu offerings by designing new Indian recipes, seasonal dishes, and regional variations to maintain a diverse and appealing selection. Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and health regulations, particularly within a busy Indian kitchen environment. Lead and train junior kitchen staff in authentic Indian cooking techniques, food presentation, and kitchen efficiency.

About SoulEats: SoulEats is an exciting new cloud kitchen startup on a mission to bring soulful, vibrant vegan and vegetarian meals to food lovers everywhere. We’re looking for a talented part-time chef who’s passionate about vegetarian and vegan cooking and eager to grow with us from the ground up. This is your chance to be part of a fresh brand that combines soulful flavors with modern convenience, delivering wholesome food straight to customers’ doors. Job Type: Part-Time (Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends) What You’ll Do: Help develop and prepare a diverse menu of delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes, ensuring quality and consistency Work closely with the founding team to refine recipes and build a standout plant-based menu Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment adhering to food safety standards Manage ingredient inventory and assist with sourcing fresh, quality produce Adapt quickly and efficiently to fluctuating order volumes as we launch and grow Help in packaging meals with care to ensure freshness for delivery What We’re Looking For: Experience as a chef or cook with a passion for vegan and vegetarian cuisine Excitement to join a startup and contribute creatively to menu development and kitchen processes Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player Flexibility with part-time hours, including evenings and weekends Positive attitude, adaptability, and a love for soulful, wholesome food Why Join SoulEats Now? Be part of a brand-new, fast-growing cloud kitchen startup from day one. Have a direct impact on menu creation and kitchen operations Enjoy a flexible schedule tailored to your lifestyle Competitive pay with opportunities for growth as we scale Join a passionate, supportive team committed to bringing soulful plant-based food to the community Send your resume and a brief note about why you’re the perfect fit.

East West Pizza are looking to hire a chef to work at our restaurant in Tufnell Park as we are getting busy. We are an Indian/Italian Inspired fusion pizzeria which combines the best both countries have to offer. It's a fun place to work and we have a strong team. The hourly rate we will pay you is dependent on your experience but you can expect to earn a minimum of £13 per hour. Chefs that work hard will progress quickly. There is room to progress further to sous chef. Expect to be prepping Indian sauces, Italian arancinis and working on exciting new menu items. Our Tufnell Park kitchen’s operating hours are: Wednesday 15:30-22:00 Thursday 15:30-22:00 Friday 15:30-22:00 Saturday 11:00-00:00 Sunday 11:00-22:00 If your application is successful we will require you to attend a short interview and work a two-hour trial shift which will be paid if we hire you. We provide staff T-shirts & aprons. You provide your own footwear and leg wear. We look forward to hearing from you!

Kitchen chef/waiter

Key Responsibilities: Prepare a wide variety of classic Indian curries to a high standard. Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control. Manage stock, ingredients, and kitchen equipment efficiently. Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with food safety standards. Work alongside other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Contribute ideas for menu updates and seasonal specials.

Key Responsibilities: Prepare authentic Indian dishes, including curries and side dishes from raw ingredients. Use a wide range of traditional Indian herbs and spices to create rich and flavourful dishes. Develop and refine recipes and menus, ensuring consistency and quality. Monitor stock levels and ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients. Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, adhering to health and safety regulations. Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and allergen policies.

Duties and Responsibilities: · Plan and organize daily production schedules to meet the demands of various branches, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of curries and spices. · Manage and supervise kitchen staff's activities, guide, and train them. · Be a leader and single point of contact for management for the kitchen related affairs. · Prepare delicious, hygienic, and healthy food according to business principles of Restaurant. · Collaborate with management to develop and refine recipes for curries and spice blends that meet customer preferences and market trends. · Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working order, reporting any issues to management. · Maintain clear communication with management and other departments regarding production schedules, ingredient needs, and any operational challenges. · Carry out month-end food stock taking. · Conduct taste tests, preserve authentic flavours, source premium Indian spices, herbs, and ingredients. · Manage day-to-day ordering of food for a section in line with the UK purchasing guidelines. · Ensure food prepared is of highest possible standards. · Create and maintain a consistent flavour profile for all dishes, particularly focusing on the preparation of spices and sauces. · Make food according to standard recipes, portion yields and within agreed time limits and minimum wastage. · Prepare authentic South Indian dishes with precision and adherence to traditional recipes, nutritious, and meet established quality standards. · Address any conflicts or issues within the kitchen team promptly to maintain a positive and productive work environment. ** Skills/Qualifications/Experience:** - Team player with leadership skills - Strong understanding of food safety regulations - Relevant work experience of at least 1 year - Strong attention to detail, hygiene, and food safety practices.

Must know how to make samosa chaat, papdi chaat, aloo tikki chaat Must know how to make daal makhani and all indian dishes. Must know how to make parathas. Must know how to make burger, wraps and sandwiches Must speak/understand punjabi / hindi

Key Responsibilities: Marinate chicken and lamb using traditional Indian spices and techniques. Prepare traditional tandoori dishes including tikka, shashlik, and sheek kebab while ensuring authentic flavour. Plate and garnish tandoori dishes according to our restaurant standard. Maintain precise portion control and presentation standards across all tandoori items. Monitor and control the tandoor oven to ensure optimal cooking conditions throughout service. Work closely with the Head Chef to plan and create tandoori menu items. Manage inventory of the tandoori section and ensure proper storage of ingredients. Maintain hygiene in all kitchen areas in line with food safety standards. Train and supervise junior kitchen staff where necessary.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the curry section of the menu, ensuring that curry dishes are prepared to the highest standards. Prepare a variety of classic Indian curry dishes. Maintain consistency and presentation of dishes, ensuring every meal meets our standards. Experiment with flavours, spices, and techniques to create exciting curry recipes while adhering to traditional methods. Ensure kitchen cleanliness and adhere to all health and safety regulations. Work closely with the head chef to manage inventory and ensure the availability of fresh ingredients. Ensure the timely preparation and serving of dishes during peak times.

Job Description For : Curry Chef (Indian Cuisine). Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Indian curries, tandoori dishes, Indo-Chinese favourites (e.g., chilli paneer, hakka noodles), and South Indian staples (e.g., dosas, idlis, sambhar). including korma, jalfrezi, karahi, saag, jhol, madras, and other classic dishes like Biryani, chicken 65, fried rice, pilau rice, all Indian starters and meals. plans menus, prepares, seasons and cooks foodstuffs or oversees their preparation and monitors the quality of finished dishes; supervises, organises and instructs kitchen staff and manages the whole kitchen or an area of the kitchen; ensures relevant hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained within the kitchen; plans and co-ordinates kitchen work such as fetching, clearing and cleaning of equipment and utensils etc. BENIFITS: Competitive salary (£32,000–£37,000) Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and relocation support Staff meals provided during shifts Long-term employment with growth opportunities Supportive and culturally diverse team environment

- Previous experience as a Chef in a high-end, high-volume kitchen - Strong skills with the ability to cook meats and seafood to perfection - Production experience including preparation, portioning, and maintaining high standards - Ability to remain composed and efficient under pressure - A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP practices - A passion for high-quality ingredients and attention to detail in presentation - A positive, team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Require Chef / Cook once a week, mainly on a Friday or weekend, to cook for our weekly BBQ and also have experience of cooking West Indian food from the beginning of May. We are based near Chingford Mount. Would prefer someone who is local or if they are happy to travel. If the applicant is successful and things work out well, we hope to develop the business as a restaurant / delivery service via various platforms. If interested, please contact me.

Hyderabadi Starters and Biriyani

Restaurant: Mumbai Fusion Location: HARROW AREA Job Type: Full-Time | Immediate Start Cuisine: Indo-Chinese | Pan-Asian | Indian Street Food (Vegetarian) Contact: Mumbai Fusion Wembley Please drop in your details. Are you passionate about bold flavours and creative food? We are a vibrant vegetarian restaurant serving Indo-Chinese, Indian, and Pan-Asian fusion – is on the lookout for an experienced Chef to join our growing team. What You’ll Be Doing: Cooking and presenting a wide range of Indo-Chinese, South Indian, Punjabi, and Asian fusion dishes Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene Supporting smooth kitchen operations during busy service times Assisting with new menu ideas and seasonal specials Working collaboratively in a fun and fast-paced kitchen What We’re Looking For: Previous experience in a similar chef role (2+ years preferred) Strong knowledge of vegetarian Indian and/or Indo-Chinese cuisine Ability to work under pressure and maintain consistency Positive attitude and team spirit Food hygiene certificate (preferred) What We Offer: Competitive salary (based on experience) Friendly, creative work environment Opportunity to be part of an exciting brand with room to grow Staff meals & discounts START DATE: ASAP Apply now with your CV and a brief note about your experience! Let’s cook up something amazing together. ================================= Front Staff Manager – Full Time 📍 Mumbai Fusion Kenton 📍 CV Drop-off Option: Mumbai Fusion Wembley – Unit 24, 87 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4BD Type: Full-Time | Eligibility: Must have legal right to work in the UK Are you passionate about hospitality, people-focused, and ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? At Mumbai Fusion Kenton, we bring bold, exciting vegetarian, Indo-Chinese and Pan-Asian cuisine to the heart of the community. We’re on the lookout for a reliable, motivated, and energetic Front Staff Manager to oversee our front-of-house operations and help shape memorable guest experiences. ⭐ What You’ll Do: Lead the team: Supervise, train, and inspire the front-of-house staff to deliver warm, professional service Own the floor: Be the face of the restaurant during service, ensuring a welcoming and well-organised environment Customer experience: Resolve any concerns quickly and efficiently to ensure every guest leaves happy Coordinate service: Oversee table turnover, waitlists, bookings, takeaway pickups, and peak-time flow Support operations: Assist with stock checks, daily reports and opening/closing duties Uphold standards: Ensure hygiene, safety, and service quality are always maintained at a high level ✅ What We’re Looking For: Must have legal permission to work in the UK Full-time availability including evenings and weekends Minimum 1 year experience in a hospitality or restaurant leadership role Professional, confident communicator with strong people management skills Friendly and approachable with a positive, team-first attitude Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure Interest in Indian and Pan-Asian cuisine is a plus, but not essential 🌱 Why Join Mumbai Fusion? Be part of a growing restaurant with a creative and fun work culture Work with a passionate team that takes pride in food and service Gain leadership experience and grow your career within the company Staff meals and staff discounts Opportunities for advancement as we expand 💼 How to Apply: We’d love to meet you in person! Or drop in your CV at our Wembley branch during opening hours: 📍 Unit 24, 87 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4BD Walk-ins welcome. Serious applicants only.