CDP Chef (Indian & Tandoor kitchen head)

Job Title

CDP – Indian & Tandoor / Kitchen Lead

Location

Wagholi, Pune

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Kitchen

Cuisine

Indian, Tandoor & Biryani

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on CDP – Indian & Tandoor who is capable of independently leading the kitchen of an Indian & Biryani restaurant in Wagholi, Pune.

The candidate should have strong practical knowledge of Indian gravies, curries, biryanis, kebabs, tandoor preparations, marinades, Indian breads, rice dishes, and kitchen production. In addition to cooking, the candidate will be responsible for managing the kitchen team, daily production, quality control, portioning, hygiene, stock coordination, and smooth service operations.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage day-to-day kitchen operations and lead the kitchen team.

Prepare and supervise Indian curries, gravies, biryanis, kebabs, tandoor items, rice preparations, and Indian breads.

Handle tandoor operations including marination, skewering, roasting, kebabs, tikka, and bread preparation.

Ensure consistency in biryani taste, rice cooking, masala preparation, portioning, and presentation.

Plan daily mise-en-place, production quantities, prep schedules, and section allocation.

Supervise Commis, helpers, and kitchen support staff during preparation and service.

Maintain standard recipes, taste consistency, portion control, and food presentation.

Monitor raw material quality, stock levels, storage, FIFO, labelling, and wastage.

Coordinate with management for purchasing requirements and daily stock needs.

Control food wastage and ensure efficient use of ingredients.

Maintain kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, grooming, and food safety standards.

Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen, service, takeaway, and delivery operations.

Handle busy service hours and resolve kitchen operational issues independently.

Conduct opening and closing checks for the kitchen.

Train junior kitchen staff on recipes, preparation techniques, portioning, hygiene, and kitchen discipline.

Report stock shortages, wastage, equipment problems, and kitchen requirements to management.

Candidate Requirements

Prior experience as CDP, Senior CDP, Sous Chef, Indian Chef, Tandoor Chef, or Kitchen In-Charge.

Strong hands-on knowledge of Indian and tandoor cuisine is essential.

Good experience in biryani preparation and Indian gravies is strongly preferred.

Must be capable of independently running and supervising a small-to-medium restaurant kitchen.

Experience in staff management, production planning, portion control, and wastage control.

Basic knowledge of inventory, food costing, and kitchen stock management preferred.

Should be disciplined, clean, punctual, responsible, and team-oriented.

Comfortable working during weekends, public holidays, split shifts, and busy restaurant service hours.

Candidate should be currently located in or willing to travel/relocate to Wagholi, Pune.

Qualification

Hotel Management / Culinary qualification preferred but not mandatory. Relevant hands-on kitchen experience will be given priority.

Benefits

As per company policy.

Pay

₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

Food provided

Application Question(s)

Do you have prior experience as CDP, Senior CDP, Sous Chef, Indian Chef, Tandoor Chef, or Kitchen In-Charge?

How many years of experience do you have in Indian, tandoor, and biryani kitchen operations?

Are you confident independently preparing and supervising Indian gravies, biryanis, kebabs, tandoor items, marinades, and Indian breads?

Have you independently managed a kitchen team, daily production, mise-en-place, portion control, stock requirements, and service operations before?

Are you currently located in or willing to travel/relocate to Wagholi, Pune for this role?

Work Location

In person