North Indian Tandoori Chef

Location: Little India, Singapore Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Food & Beverage / Indian Restaurant Job Description We are seeking an experienced, skilled and hardworking North Indian & Tandoori Chef to join our busy Indian restaurant in Little India, Singapore. The ideal candidate must possess strong hands-on expertise in authentic North Indian cuisine, tandoori cooking, Indian breads, kebabs, curries and gravies. The successful candidate must be a versatile all-rounder capable of independently managing the tandoor station and North Indian kitchen operations while maintaining consistent food quality in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities North Indian & Tandoori Cooking Prepare authentic North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including curries, gravies, kebabs and tandoori specialities.

Independently operate and manage the tandoor oven, ensuring proper cooking temperatures and techniques.

Prepare a wide variety of Indian breads, including naan, garlic naan, butter naan, tandoori roti, kulcha and laccha paratha.

Prepare tandoori dishes such as chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, malai tikka, seekh kebab, paneer tikka and fish tikka.

Demonstrate expertise in popular North Indian gravies, including butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, kadai chicken, paneer butter masala, dal makhani and other regional specialities.

Prepare marinades, spice blends, base gravies and sauces from scratch.

Ensure consistent taste, food presentation, portion sizes and quality.

Kitchen Operations Independently manage the tandoor and North Indian cooking stations.

Handle high-volume food preparation and multiple orders efficiently during peak hours.

Coordinate with other chefs and service staff to ensure timely order delivery.

Support other kitchen sections whenever required.

Monitor food preparation, ingredient availability and daily mise en place.

Maintain kitchen equipment, including the tandoor oven and cooking appliances.

Food Quality, Hygiene & Cost Control Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe food handling.

Comply with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) food safety requirements.

Ensure proper storage, labelling, stock rotation and temperature control.

Monitor ingredient consumption, portion control and food wastage.

Assist with inventory management, stock ordering and kitchen cost control.

Job Requirements Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in North Indian and tandoori cooking.

Strong practical knowledge of operating traditional tandoor ovens.

Expertise in preparing Indian breads, kebabs, tikkas, North Indian curries and gravies.

Experience handling both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Ability to independently manage tandoori and North Indian cooking stations.

Capable of handling high-volume orders in a challenging restaurant environment.

Good teamwork, communication and coordination skills.

Ability to follow food safety procedures and maintain kitchen hygiene standards.

Willingness to assist with other cooking and kitchen duties when required.

Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.

Hardworking, disciplined, adaptable and committed to maintaining authentic food quality.

Ideal Candidate We are looking for a hands-on North Indian & Tandoori Chef who is an all-rounder , not someone limited to preparing naan or operating the tandoor alone. The candidate must be equally competent in preparing tandoori specialities, Indian breads, North Indian curries and gravies, while supporting the overall kitchen operations. Candidates who can independently manage the North Indian and tandoori sections, work efficiently under pressure and consistently deliver authentic Indian flavours are encouraged to apply.