Key Responsibilities

- Prepare a wide variety of tandoori dishes, including kebabs, tikkas, tandoori chicken, fish, paneer, vegetables, and Indian breads.
- Prepare and manage marinades, spice mixes, sauces, and other ingredients required for tandoor preparations.
- Operate and maintain the tandoor safely and efficiently.
- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portion size, and presentation.
- Monitor cooking temperatures and timings to ensure food is prepared to the required standards.
- Ensure timely preparation of dishes during peak service hours.
- Maintain proper food storage, handling, and hygiene practices.
- Ensure cleanliness of the tandoor, kitchen equipment, workstations, and surrounding areas.
- Coordinate with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and other kitchen team members for smooth kitchen operations.
- Monitor ingredient availability and inform the kitchen supervisor about shortages or replenishment requirements.
- Minimize food wastage through proper portion control and efficient use of ingredients.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene,



and kitchen SOPs.
- Train and guide junior tandoor cooks and kitchen helpers when required.
- Support menu preparation, new dish trials, and improvements in tandoor offerings.

Requirements

- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Tandoor Chef in a restaurant, hotel, café, or similar hospitality establishment.
- Strong knowledge of Indian and North Indian cuisine, particularly tandoor preparations.
- Hands-on expertise in operating different types of tandoors.
- Good understanding of marinades, spices, cooking temperatures, and preparation techniques.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume and fast-paced kitchen.
- Positive teamwork, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Good grooming, discipline, and professional attitude.

📌 Tandoor Cook (Gurugram)
🏢 Opal Grove Eats Private
📍 Gurugram