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CHEF - INDIAN/CHINESE

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Salary: £27,000 to £32,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: SUCCESS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CIC_IR_LEICS

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Summary

CHEF – INDIAN and CHINESE

Do you have a passion for making delicious Indian cuisine? Then look no further as our client, Indian Rooster (Melton Road) Limited T/A Indian Roosters, owns a renowned Indian restaurant on the famous Melton Road in Leicester, in the centre of the food hub for Indian cuisine and has recently refurbished, as the business is expanding due to high demand within the area. The business is looking for an Indian curry Chef for its restaurant-expanding business in Leicester.

Roles & Responsibilities:
You should have experience in making Indian cuisine and should be able to follow recipes and hygiene standards- Chef – Indian curry Expertise. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking the Indian food, maintaining the inventory of ingredients, ensuring the quality and freshness of the products, and delivering the orders to the customers. You will also be part of a friendly and supportive team that works together to create a memorable experience for our customers. Prospective candidates must be experienced in cooking using the equipment commonly used in Indian-style cooking. The Chef is required to know very well about different types of Indian cuisine with amazing & authentic Indian taste. Must know the combination of Ingredients and cooking style.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Preparation, cooking South, North Indian and Indo-Chinese curries and presenting dishes.
• Assist with stock ordering and monitoring.
• Should be specialized in authentically cooking Indo-Chinese with Indian style.
• Participate fully in all meetings, training, personal development, and forums.
• Demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end-to-end food production.
• Supporting the other staff on the tandoor oven and preparation of curries.
• Take responsibility for delivering the highest standard of food production and presentation to customers including manning the live cooking stations if required.
• Monitor food consumption to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and minimum waste.
• Support in the introduction of new seasonal dishes to maintain profit margins.
• Cascade your knowledge and expert cooking to all kitchen staff.
• Suggested innovation and commercially viable ideas to improve food quality.


Quality:
1) Maintains and monitors hygiene, health, and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered to.
2) Maintains and monitors quality, and conducts quality control checks according to regulations.
3) Conduct quality checks of goods received.
4) Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications Leadership.
5) Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, and directed.
6) Create a daily schedule to ensure proper staffing requirements are met.
7) Guide, motivate, and develop the subordinate employees.

Relevant Experience:
1. Expertise in making different curries – North and South Indian cooking.
2. Minimum 3 years, high volume catering/banquet experience.
3. Excellent knowledge of relevant food and health & safety regulations.
4. Strong and rational communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
5. Knowledge and maintain food cost and hygiene regulations.
6. Ability to lead and mentor a team with high volume, restaurant experience, and must have worked in restaurants doing over sales annually.
7. Skilled in writing production lists, F&B proposals, and requisitions.

Benefits & Salary:
 The annual package is £27000 to £32000 depending on experience.
 Assistance with accommodation and free meals.
 20 holidays plus 8 bank holidays per.
 Number of positions x 2.
 Sponsorship may be available for overseas candidates.

Location: Leicester, UK.

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