We Are Hiring! Tandoor Chef – Indian Fine Dining Restaurant | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Are you a skilled Tandoor Chef with a passion for authentic Indian cuisine and the craft of tandoor cooking? A well-known Indian fine dining restaurant in Qurtubah, Riyadh is looking for an experienced Tandoor Chef to join their kitchen team. Indian nationals are preferred for this role. If you have genuine tandoor expertise and take pride in delivering authentic flavors — apply today!
📋 Job Details
| Job Title | Tandoor Chef |
| Job Location | Qurtubah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Restaurant Type | Well-Known Indian Fine Dining Restaurant |
| Company | Private Restaurant – Riyadh (Member since December 2024) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Salary | SAR 2,500 – SAR 4,000 per month (Based on Experience) |
| Preferred Nationality | Indian (Preferred) |
| Experience Required | Experienced Tandoor Chef – Fine Dining Background Preferred |
| Application Method | WhatsApp or Email Only – No Calls |
| Application Deadline | Open Until Filled |
| +966 560 941 698 (No Calls – WhatsApp Only) | |
| lijo5048@gmail.com |
🏢 About the Restaurant
This opportunity is posted by a verified employer representing a well-known Indian fine dining restaurant located in Qurtubah, Riyadh — listed on SaudiaJobs.net since December 2024. The restaurant is recognized for delivering an exceptional and authentic Indian dining experience to discerning guests in Riyadh. As a fine dining establishment, the kitchen team is held to the highest standards of culinary craft, authenticity, and presentation. The restaurant is now looking for a Tandoor Chef who can uphold these standards and bring genuine tandoor expertise to their kitchen.
📝 Key Responsibilities
- Operate and manage the tandoor clay oven — maintaining correct temperature, fire management, and consistent cooking conditions throughout the service.
- Prepare and cook a wide range of authentic tandoor dishes — including tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, reshmi kebab, paneer tikka, fish tikka, roti, naan, and laccha paratha to restaurant quality standards.
- Prepare and marinate meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables using traditional Indian marinades and tandoor spice blends with precision and authenticity.
- Ensure all tandoor dishes are cooked to the correct internal temperature, texture, and smoke flavor profile expected by a fine dining establishment.
- Plate and present tandoor dishes to the fine dining presentation standards of the restaurant — working closely with the head chef on plating aesthetics.
- Maintain the tandoor station in a clean, safe, and organized condition — managing coal or gas heat sources safely throughout the shift.
- Coordinate with the main kitchen team to ensure timely and synchronized food delivery during service periods.
- Manage ingredient inventory at the tandoor station — monitoring marinades, meats, and bread doughs and ensuring continuous supply during service.
- Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at the tandoor station at all times.
✅ Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience as a Tandoor Chef or Tandoor Specialist in a professional restaurant or hotel kitchen — fine dining experience is a strong advantage.
- Deep knowledge and authentic skill in preparing a complete range of tandoor dishes — including kebabs, tikkas, breads, and marinated proteins.
- Expert ability to manage and operate a clay tandoor oven — including temperature control, heat management, and consistent cooking quality.
- Strong understanding of traditional Indian spice blends, marinades, and authentic cooking techniques used in tandoor cuisine.
- Experience working in a fine dining or upscale restaurant environment is strongly preferred — the candidate must understand the quality and presentation standards expected at this level.
- Indian nationality is preferred — the employer values authentic cultural knowledge of Indian cuisine. Candidates of other nationalities with strong tandoor expertise may also apply.
- Professional, team-oriented, and able to work effectively in a structured fine dining kitchen environment.
🎁 Benefits
- Competitive salary: SAR 2,500 – SAR 4,000/month based on experience and fine dining background
- Work in a prestigious and well-known Indian fine dining restaurant in Riyadh
- Opportunity to showcase your authentic tandoor skills at the highest culinary level
- Professional and structured kitchen environment with high culinary standards
- Career growth in Riyadh’s upscale dining and hospitality sector
- Direct hiring — no agency fees or middlemen involved
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Indian nationality mandatory or just preferred?
Indian nationality is preferred — not strictly mandatory. The employer values authentic Indian culinary knowledge for this tandoor role. Candidates of other nationalities — particularly those with deep expertise in Indian tandoor cuisine — are welcome to apply and will be considered on merit.
What types of tandoor dishes should I be experienced in?
The ideal candidate should have experience preparing a full range of tandoor specialties — including tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, reshmi kebab, boti kebab, paneer tikka, fish tikka, tandoori prawns, and a full range of Indian breads including naan, roti, laccha paratha, and kulcha. The wider your tandoor repertoire, the stronger your application.
Is fine dining experience required?
Fine dining experience is strongly preferred for this role given the restaurant’s upscale positioning. Candidates with experience only in casual or fast food Indian restaurants may find the quality and presentation standards challenging. Hotel restaurant or fine dining Indian restaurant experience is ideal.
How do I apply?
Send your CV via WhatsApp to +966 560 941 698 or by email to lijo5048@gmail.com. The employer has specifically requested no phone calls — WhatsApp messages or emails only. Include a brief description of your tandoor experience and any fine dining background in your first message.
What is the salary for this role?
The salary ranges from SAR 2,500 – SAR 4,000 per month depending on your level of tandoor expertise, fine dining experience, and overall culinary skills. Candidates with strong fine dining hotel or restaurant backgrounds can expect offers toward the higher end of this range.
👉 How to Apply
If you are a skilled and authentic Tandoor Chef ready to join a prestigious Indian fine dining restaurant in Riyadh — send your CV via WhatsApp or email today!
(No Calls – WhatsApp or Email Only)
📍 Location: Qurtubah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
🍢 Cuisine: Indian Fine Dining – Tandoor Specialist
⚠️ Important Notice: No phone calls — WhatsApp or email only as per employer request. Do not pay any fee to any agent or third party. This is a direct recruitment opportunity with no middlemen involved.
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