Position Details

Restaurant Name: Zaoq (Tandoori Takeaway)

Hiring For: Commis Chef – Tandoor Specialist

Location: Defence Colony, Delhi

Salary: Negotiable (Based on experience & skills)

Experience Required: 2–3 Years (Hands-on Tandoor Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Job Overview

Zaoq is looking for a skilled and dedicated Commis Chef – Tandoor Specialist to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Tandoor operations, Indian cuisine preparation, marination, grilling, and maintaining food quality standards in a fast-paced takeaway environment.

The role involves managing tandoor preparations, assisting senior chefs, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting smooth kitchen operations during service hours.

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Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook tandoor items including kebabs, tikkas, breads, and grilled preparations as per restaurant standards
- Handle daily tandoor operations including heating, temperature control, and cooking techniques
- Perform marination, seasoning, portioning, and preparation of tandoor items
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, texture, and presentation
- Assist in kitchen operations and food preparation activities
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the tandoor section and kitchen area
- Follow food safety and hygiene standards as per kitchen guidelines




- Coordinate with senior chefs and kitchen staff during service hours
- Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of orders during peak hours
- Support stock checking, ingredient preparation, and proper food storage
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report any issues to the senior chef

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Required Skills & QualificationsCulinary Skills

- 2–3 years of experience as a Commis Chef (Tandoor) in a restaurant/hotel/QSR setup
- Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine and tandoor cooking techniques
- Experience in preparing kebabs, tikkas, naan, breads, and grilled items
- Knowledge of marination techniques and ingredient handling
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices

Operational Skills

- Ability to manage work in a fast-paced kitchen workplace
- Basic knowledge of stock handling and kitchen operations
- Ability to maintain consistency during high-volume service

Soft Skills

- Good teamwork and coordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good time management and attention to detail

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Why Join Zaoq?

- Opportunity to work with a professional kitchen team
- Exposure to a growing tandoori food brand
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Career growth opportunities in the hospitality industry

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Work Location: In person

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