We bring the soul of authentic Indian cuisine to Napier bleded with a beautiful view.Our chefs blend traditional Indian recipes with the freshest local ingredients, crafting dishes that are bold, balanced, and beautifully presented.

We present a dining experience where India’s warmth meets Napier’s modern coastal elegance with dine-in, and take away is also available. 

We undertake catering is on request. 

We are a family run business and looking forward to hire team members who can enthusiastically carry on with our recipes and tradition with a blend of their own. We operate on all days of the week 4:00 pm -10:00 pm. 

We are in search of Indian Chef/Tandoor Chef (2 positions) permanent full-time who ready to integrate into our kitchen with their expertise that comes through working through busy kitchens and/or relevant qualifications. 

Your routine day will include the following: 

  • Prepare, cook and serve
  • Preparing menu items to the highest quality
  • Quality checking all ingredients used in recipes
  • Plating food items to ensure proper presentation
  • Accommodating patrons food preferences on request
  • Manage kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, and inventory management
  • Menu planning
  • Ensuring food storage according to food safety requirements
  • You may be involved in special events catering
  • Manage and train other kitchen staff 
  • Committed to the highest standards of cleanliness of the preparation areas including   equipment’s, utensils etc and adhering to our policies and procedures.

 

Integrating into our family business is easy for someone who :

  • Is an expert in Indian Cuisine including Indo-Chinese and Mughlai
  • Is passionate towards work
  • Reliable, creative,  and enthusiastic 
  • Works well under pressure with the right attitude to push through on the hardest of days
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

We prefer someone with minimum 2 years of relevant work experience and / or relevant qualifications. 

If you meet all the above, please apply with a cover letter and a cv. You are requested to complete all mandatory questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Successful candidates will be contacted. 

 

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Are you based in New Zealand?
  • Are you a New Zealand Citizen or a Resident?
  • Do you hold a New Zealand work visa?