Pay: Starting at $4,500/month

Schedule: 6 days a week

Tandoor cooking: This role centres on tandoor cooking, including preparing and grilling tandoori meats such as chicken tikka and lamb, baking fresh naan, and cooking kebabs and other clay-oven specialties.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tandoori Chef to lead the preparation and cooking of authentic tandoori dishes in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen. This hands-on role oversees food preparation, maintains high standards for flavor and presentation, and helps ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming dining experience. The ideal candidate brings strong kitchen skills, sound judgment, and the leadership ability to support a coordinated restaurant team.

Responsibilities

- Prepare, marinate, and cook tandoori dishes and other menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Operate and monitor tandoor ovens and related kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
- Coordinate daily food preparation, portioning, plating, and service to support timely, consistent orders.
- Maintain food quality, presentation, and freshness throughout service.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures, including proper storage and temperature control.
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and stocked; monitor ingredients and communicate supply needs.




- Guide kitchen staff, assign tasks, and support training and teamwork during busy service periods.
- Collaborate with restaurant management and front-of-house staff to address service needs and resolve issues.

Requirements

- Demonstrated experience with food preparation and cooking, preferably in a tandoori or comparable restaurant kitchen.
- Previous kitchen experience, restaurant experience, or experience in the food industry; food service experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills; supervising experience is preferred.
- Ability to stay organized, maintain quality, and work effectively in a rapid-paced hospitality environment.
- Familiarity with restaurant operations or restaurant management is an asset.

Pay: From $4,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oakville, ON L6H 1M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- Can you start immediately?
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

Experience:

- tandoor cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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