Tandoor Chef

Company: Hilton
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Location: London
Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Conrad London St. James is one of Hilton’s three global luxury brands and reflects the bold, inspired and personalized service we offer our guests. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10% in the world.

Benefits

  • Salary up to £40,750 (Basic salary: £17.65/hour plus an expected average annual service charge likely to be between £4,500 – £5,000). Based on a 39 hour contract
  • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
  • Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
  • Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
  • Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
  • Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
  • Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counselling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
  • Smart uniform provided
  • Free and healthy meals when on duty
  • Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes using traditional tandoor techniques
  • Take ownership of the tandoor section, ensuring consistency, quality, and exceptional presentation
  • Prepare all mise-en-place to support efficient and seamless service
  • Ensure all food preparation meets brand standards, food safety, and hygiene requirements
  • Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to support menu development aligned with the new concept
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times
  • Support the wider kitchen team to deliver a high-performing, cohesive service
  • Contribute to the training and development of colleagues where appropriate

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Tandoor Chef or strong experience working with tandoor cooking techniques
  • A solid understanding of traditional methods, including marinades, breads, meat and seafood cookery
  • Experience within a high-quality or fine dining kitchen environment is highly desirable
  • A passion for South Asian cuisine and a genuine interest in modern, refined interpretations
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering consistently high standards
  • Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure

Travel

  • St James Park Tube station – District & Circle Line – (literally just across the road)
  • Westminster Tube Station – Jubilee Line (4 mins walk)
  • Victoria Station (6 mins walk)
  • Waterloo Station – Mainline (10 mins walk)

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Posted: June 11th, 2026