Position: South Indian Chef
Employment type: Full-time, permanent (45 hours per week)
Location: London
Salary: £32 k
Visa status: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates
Start: As soon as practical

About us

We are a well-established chain of South Indian restaurants that serves authentic dishes from across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Each kitchen grinds its own batters daily, roasts its own spices and cooks to order in traditional tawa, uruli and clay pots.

The role

You will lead the hot section in one of our busy London sites and help shape menus group-wide. You will:

• Prepare classic and regional specialities—dosa, idli, vada, Chettinad curries, Hyderabadi biryani, Keralan seafood stews and contemporary vegetarian dishes.
• Ensuring consistent portioning, seasoning and presentation during high-volume service.
• Order, receive and monitor stock.

What we look for:

• Minimum three years’ experience in an established South Indian kitchen
• Experience in a multi-site or branded environment
• Proven skill with dosa batter fermentation, spice blends and tandoor
• NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery or equivalent

What we offer:

• A stable 45-hour contract
• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Statutory pension, 28 days’ holiday and staff meals on duty.
• Clear pathway to Sous-Chef and Head-Chef roles within the group.
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
• Assistance with finding accommodation for candidates.

If you are passionate about delivering genuine flavours and ready to advance your career in London’s most respected South Indian restaurant group, we would like to meet you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person