DO & CO
Indian Specialist Cuisine Chef - Night Shift
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Indian Specialist Cuisine Chef - Night Shift
🌿 Indian Specialist Cuisine Chef – Luxury Airline Catering
About Us
Our production unit prides itself on delivering top-tier luxury airline catering—elegant, sophisticated, and designed to impress even the most discerning passengers. We combine exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite menu range to craft a unique dining experience.
Role Overview
The Indian Specialist Cuisine Chef will join our Executive Chef Team, overseeing the preparation and production of authentic Indian cuisine for DO & CO, one of the world’s leading luxury airline catering and gourmet fulfilment companies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and training kitchen teams to maintain highest standards in quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Collaborating with the Executive Chef Team to develop and refine menus, ensuring compliance with company standards, food safety regulations, and operational procedures.
- Driving a positive team culture while fostering continuous improvement.
- Ensuring cost efficiency, waste minimisation, and regulatory adherence (HACCP, Health & Safety, SOPs).
Key Responsibilities
Production & Compliance
- Prepare and supervise authentic Indian dishes, including:
- Curries
- Tandoori items
- Rice dishes
- Breads & regional specialties
- Maintain flavour consistency, portioning, and presentation standards while controlling food costs.
- Monitor spices, marinades, sauces, and specialty ingredients for freshness and authenticity.
- Conduct quality control checks on raw materials and finished products to ensure dietary and safety specifications.
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Team Leadership & Operations
- Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef, motivating staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Plan production schedules while balancing efficiency, quality, and compliance.
- Train, coach, and mentor junior chefs through structured in-house programmes.
- Foster collaboration across departments and foster a supportive team environment.
Administrative & Reporting
- Assist with stock control, cost reporting, and kitchen cost management.
- Ensure compliance with all HACCP, Food Safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Support menu innovation and customer feedback integration.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in a similar role or within:
- Indian cuisine
- Fine dining / luxury hospitality / catering
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Authentic Indian cooking techniques, regional cuisines, and spice profiles
- Tandoori cooking, traditional bread-making (e.g., naan, roti)
- Food safety, HACCP, kitchen hygiene, and allergen management
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills:
- Ability to train, motivate, and empower kitchen staff
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities for a fast-paced environment.
- Hands-on culinary expertise in recipe development, scaling, and budgeting.
- Fluent communication skills with a professional approach.
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Personality & Drive
- Passion for premium Indian cuisine with a focus on authenticity and presentation.
- Passion for innovation—this is a role where new ideas are valued and encouraged.
Why Work With Us?
We believe our people are at the heart of our success. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary aligned with industry benchmarks
- On-site role with night shift availability
- Free on-site meals, saving time and money
- Referral perks through the Friends Scheme
- Career growth: Opportunities for national and international development
- Dynamic work environment with continuous learning through in-house training
- The chance to work with global luxury airline clients and innovative gourmet initiatives
While we are committed to diversity and inclusion, all applicants will be considered regardless of background. Job equality applies.
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