Chef UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Tandoor & Curry Specialist who lives for the heat of the kitchen and the magic of authentic Indian flavours. If you thrive at the stove, love working with spices, and take real pride in every dish that leaves your section, this could be the perfect fit. We’re not looking for someone buried in spreadsheets or paperwork — we have a strong management team to cover all that so you can pour your energy into the cooking.

This is a hands-on, cooking-focused position where you’ll partner closely with our Head Chef to deliver consistently excellent tandoori items and curries that keep our guests coming back.

Main Duties

• Take full ownership of the tandoor and curry stations: produce perfectly charred naans, succulent kebabs, and flavour-packed curries with reliable consistency every service.
• Draw on your expert knowledge of Indian spices, marinades, tempering, and traditional methods to create dishes that taste genuinely authentic and full of depth.
• Keep your workspace spotless, organised, and fully compliant with all food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Collaborate smoothly with the Head Chef and the rest of the brigade to ensure every plate meets our quality standards before it reaches the pass.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid, hands-on experience (several years preferred) specialising in tandoor and/or curry preparation in busy professional kitchens, ideally within Indian or South Asian restaurants.
• A genuine passion for being in the thick of the action at the stove rather than handling office tasks or admin duties.
• Current UK residency preferred (for quicker start), though we are open to exceptional talent.
• A valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher), or willingness to complete one shortly after joining.
• Full legal entitlement to live and work in the UK without restrictions (we are a licensed sponsor and can offer visa support to suitable candidates already in the UK — please see below).

What We Provide

• Visa Sponsorship Option — As a UK government-approved sponsor, we can support skilled applicants already based in the UK with the appropriate visa route.
• Pure focus on your craft — zero responsibility for budgeting, stock costing, rostering, or other back-office work.
• A supportive, professional kitchen that truly values traditional Indian culinary artistry and offers room to grow within the team.

Additional perks include:

• Company pension contribution
• Staff meals and generous employee discount
• On-site parking for team members

If you’re someone who gets excited about nailing the perfect tandoor temperature or balancing that just-right spice blend, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your passion and your skill — we’ll handle the rest.