Now Hiring · Leander, Texas

Join the House
of Chettinad

We're building something special in Leander — a restaurant that takes its food, its culture, and its people seriously. Come be part of it.

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Why join us

What We Stand For

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Food That Matters

Every dish is made to order with freshly ground masalas. You'll work in a kitchen that takes craft seriously — no shortcuts, no steam tables.

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Family Culture

We're independently owned and operated. Every team member is treated with respect, heard, and valued. No corporate hierarchy — just people who care.

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Aruvi Bar Team

Our full bar — Aruvi — is a destination in its own right. Bartenders here craft cocktails with real intention. It's a team worth being part of.

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Room to Grow

We're growing. Positions that start as part-time often become full-time. People who show up and care have a future here.

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Learn Something Real

You'll learn about Chettinad cuisine, Tamil culture, spice blending, and South Indian hospitality traditions that stretch back centuries.

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Competitive Pay

Competitive hourly wages, tip pool, and staff meal included every shift. We believe people who work hard should be compensated fairly.

Open positions

Current Openings

Server / Waitstaff
Full-time Part-time

Take guests through the Chettinad experience — from explaining the cuisine to recommending Aruvi cocktails. Weekend availability required. Familiarity with South Indian food a plus but not required.

Host / Hostess
Part-time

First impression matters. You'll greet guests, manage reservations and walk-ins, and set the tone for every visit. Weekend availability required.

Bartender
Full-time Part-time

Craft cocktails at Aruvi — our full bar with Texas wines, local beers and South Indian-inspired drinks. TABC certification required. Must be comfortable building a bar program identity.

Line Cook / Chef
Full-time

Work under Chef Mahendran in a kitchen where every masala is ground fresh daily and every dish is made to order. South Indian experience strongly preferred. Serious cooks only.

Kitchen Helper / Dishwasher
Full-time Part-time

The kitchen runs on great teamwork. We need reliable, hardworking people who show up and care about keeping things running smoothly. Flexible hours available.

General Application

Don't see the right role? We keep all applications on file. If you love great food, South Indian culture, and hospitality — we'd love to hear from you.

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Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within 2–3 business days. All applications are reviewed by our management team directly.

Or email your resume directly to hocaustin25@gmail.com

Application Received!

Thank you for your interest in House of Chettinad. Our team will review your application and reach out within 2–3 business days.

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