The dining room at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar on South Park Street in Madison, Wisconsin

Careers at Taj

Great hospitality starts with great people.

Join the team at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison. From the dining room and bar to the curry and tandoor stations, every role helps create the Taj experience. Explore opportunities for experienced professionals and dependable people ready to learn.

Bring your experience—or your willingness to learn. We'll help you get to know our food, our service standards, and the way we work.

444 S. Park St. · Madison, Wisconsin

Apply directly to Taj. No account required. Résumé optional.

What matters here

Good food. Thoughtful service. A team that works together.

Every role contributes to the guest experience. These are the habits we value across the restaurant.

Reliability

Arrive prepared, communicate clearly, and follow through on your responsibilities.

Respect

Treat guests and coworkers professionally. Listen, ask questions, and handle feedback constructively.

Attention to detail

Care about order accuracy, clean spaces, organized stations, and the small details guests notice.

Willingness to learn

Get to know our menu, ask when you are unsure, and keep improving through hands-on training and experience.

Accepting applications

Find your place at Taj.

Explore front-of-house, kitchen, and management roles. Choose the position that best fits your experience and interests, or tell us where else you would like to contribute.

Front of House

Welcome guests, guide their experience, and keep service moving with care.

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Server

Front of House · On-site · Madison, WI

Create a welcoming, well-paced dining experience—from the first greeting to the final thank-you. Help guests explore the menu, communicate clearly with the kitchen and bar, and keep service organized.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Welcome guests and provide attentive table service.
  • Learn our dishes, ingredients, spice-level options, and beverage offerings.
  • Communicate allergy questions and dietary requests to the appropriate team members rather than guessing.
  • Enter orders accurately in Toast and coordinate timing with the kitchen and bar.
  • Offer thoughtful food and drink recommendations without pressuring guests.
  • Handle payments accurately and explain Taj Rewards when appropriate.
  • Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and side-work responsibilities.
  • Support teammates during busy service.

What we value

Serving experience is preferred. Reliability, clear communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are important.

Compensation

Hourly base pay plus tips, with a server tip-out arrangement. Pay and tip-out details are explained during hiring.

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Bartender / Mixologist

Front of House · On-site · Madison, WI

Bring hospitality, consistency, and attention to detail behind the bar. Prepare drinks accurately, look after bar guests, and work closely with the service team.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Prepare cocktails and other beverages using approved recipes and measured pours.
  • Provide welcoming, attentive service to bar guests.
  • Handle beverage tickets accurately and communicate with servers.
  • Learn our beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail offerings.
  • Follow responsible alcohol-service procedures and applicable requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked bar.
  • Help monitor inventory, waste, and restocking needs.
  • Use Toast accurately and complete opening and closing responsibilities.

What we value

Prior bartending experience is preferred. Cocktail knowledge, consistency, organization, responsible service, and the ability to remain composed during a rush are especially valuable.

Bring your creativity while respecting recipe consistency and the way our team operates.

Compensation

Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.

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Host / Expo

Front of House · On-site · Madison, WI

Help service run smoothly from the front door to the pickup counter. Welcome guests, support seating and reservations, and help the right food reach the right person.

Depending on staffing needs and your fit, this position may focus on hosting, expo/food running, or a combination of both.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Greet guests warmly and help manage seating, reservations, and wait times.
  • Answer questions and communicate clearly with guests and coworkers.
  • Assist with phone inquiries and takeout pickup as assigned.
  • Coordinate with servers and the kitchen during service.
  • Check completed orders against tickets, including relevant modifiers and requested items.
  • Communicate allergy-related instructions carefully and escalate questions instead of making assumptions.
  • Help organize takeout orders, food running, and the expo area.
  • Keep the host stand and assigned work areas clean and organized.

What we value

Friendly communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to stay focused while handling several tasks. Restaurant or customer-service experience is helpful.

Compensation

Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.

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Busser

Front of House · On-site · Madison, WI

Keep the dining room clean, organized, and ready for the next guest. Support the service team and help create a comfortable, polished dining experience.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Clear and reset tables efficiently.
  • Help maintain clean guest areas and organized service stations.
  • Restock water, tableware, napkins, and other supplies as assigned.
  • Assist servers and food runners when needed.
  • Respond promptly to spills and other service-area needs.
  • Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
  • Complete assigned opening, closing, and support tasks.

What we value

Reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. Prior restaurant experience is welcome but not required.

Compensation

Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.

Kitchen & Culinary

Prepare the food, support the chefs, and protect the consistency behind every dish.

Curry Chef

Kitchen & Culinary · North Indian Cuisine · On-site · Madison, WI

Bring consistency, organization, and care to Taj’s North Indian curry station. Prepare gravies, curries, lentils, vegetables, and other assigned dishes using Taj’s recipes and preparation standards. Coordinate with the tandoor and service teams so orders come together accurately and on time.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Prepare base gravies, spice mixtures, and assigned dishes using Taj’s approved recipes and methods.
  • Manage the curry station during service, keeping flavor, texture, portions, and presentation consistent.
  • Organize preparation around expected dine-in, takeout, buffet, and catering needs as assigned.
  • Read order instructions carefully and coordinate timing with the tandoor and expo teams.
  • Follow procedures for dietary requests, allergens, and cross-contact prevention; clarify uncertainty before preparing an order.
  • Keep ingredients labeled, dated, stored, and rotated according to kitchen procedures.
  • Communicate shortages, preparation needs, and avoidable waste.
  • Complete station cleaning, opening, and closing responsibilities.

What we value

Commercial kitchen experience preparing North Indian curries is strongly preferred. We value consistent cooking, organized preparation, clear communication, and willingness to follow Taj’s recipes and standards.

Tell us which dishes, preparation methods, and kitchen stations you have worked with.

Compensation

Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.

Tandoori Chef

Kitchen & Culinary · Indian Breads & Tandoor · On-site · Madison, WI

Take responsibility for Taj’s tandoor station, preparing Indian breads and tandoor-cooked dishes with consistent timing and quality. Handle dough preparation, marinades, skewers, and oven operation according to Taj’s methods.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Prepare and portion dough for approved Indian breads using Taj’s methods.
  • Prepare marinades and assigned tandoor items with consistent portions and seasoning.
  • Operate the tandoor safely and manage cooking time, doneness, and presentation.
  • Coordinate breads and other tandoor items with the curry station and expo team.
  • Keep raw and ready-to-serve foods appropriately separated and follow allergen-handling instructions.
  • Monitor dough, marinades, and station supplies so preparation stays ahead of service.
  • Maintain clean tools and an organized station, and report equipment concerns.
  • Follow opening, shutdown, and cleaning procedures for the tandoor area.

What we value

Hands-on experience operating a tandoor and preparing Indian breads is strongly preferred. Consistency, safe equipment handling, station organization, and communication during busy service are especially important.

Tell us about your experience with dough, breads, marinades, and tandoor cooking.

Compensation

Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.

Kitchen Helper

Kitchen & Culinary · On-site · Madison, WI

Support the chefs and help keep Taj’s kitchen ready for service. Assist with ingredients, portioning, stocking, organization, and cleaning while learning the preparation routines that help every dish come together.

This is a kitchen-support role. Specialized cooking and equipment duties are assigned according to training and experience.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Wash, organize, and prepare ingredients as directed.
  • Assist with basic cutting, portioning, and preparation tasks after training.
  • Restock kitchen stations and communicate when supplies are running low.
  • Help organize deliveries and storage areas as assigned.
  • Label, date, and rotate ingredients according to kitchen procedures.
  • Keep assigned work surfaces, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
  • Support chefs and other kitchen employees during busy periods.
  • Complete assigned opening, closing, and cleaning tasks.

What we value

Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not required. Dependability, careful work, teamwork, and willingness to learn are the priorities.

Compensation

Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.

Dishwasher

Kitchen & Culinary · On-site · Madison, WI

Keep clean dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen tools moving throughout service. Maintain an organized dishwashing area and support the sanitation work that helps the kitchen and dining room stay prepared.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Sort and wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen tools.
  • Follow the restaurant’s washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and drying procedures.
  • Operate dishwashing equipment according to training and report problems promptly.
  • Organize and return clean items to their designated storage areas.
  • Keep the dish area orderly and address spills or obstructions promptly.
  • Complete assigned waste, recycling, floor-cleaning, and closing tasks.
  • Communicate with the kitchen and service teams when essential items are running low.

What we value

Previous dishwashing or restaurant experience is welcome but not required. We value reliability, steady work, organization, and attention to cleanliness.

Compensation

Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.

Management

Lead the team, strengthen daily routines, and keep hospitality and execution aligned.

Restaurant Manager

Management · On-site · Madison, WI

Lead Taj’s day-to-day restaurant operations with a hands-on approach to hospitality, team accountability, and consistent execution. Coordinate the dining room, bar, and kitchen, coach employees, and work with ownership to improve service without sacrificing quality.

What you'll do & what we value
  • Lead service and communicate priorities across the dining room, bar, and kitchen.
  • Coach employees, reinforce expectations, and address performance concerns professionally.
  • Support scheduling, onboarding, in-person training, and shift handoffs.
  • Resolve guest concerns thoughtfully and follow through on operational problems.
  • Use Toast and approved procedures for service, cash handling, discounts, and reporting.
  • Coordinate with kitchen and bar leads on readiness, supply needs, and avoidable waste.
  • Monitor useful operating measures such as ticket times, guest feedback, labor use, and training completion.
  • Maintain opening, closing, safety, and follow-up routines within authority established by ownership.

What we value

Previous restaurant management or supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Full-service restaurant experience, Toast familiarity, calm leadership, and clear communication are valuable.

We are looking for someone who can lead by example, coach constructively, and turn expectations into consistent daily habits.

Compensation

Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.

Not sure which role fits?

Tell us about your experience and interests. Select General Interest on the application.

How applying works

A straightforward way to apply.

  1. 1

    Choose your role.

    Review the positions and tell us what interests you.

  2. 2

    Send your application.

    Share your contact information, availability, and a little about yourself. A résumé is optional.

  3. 3

    Hear from our team.

    We'll review your information and contact you if we would like to discuss next steps.

Application

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Tell us which role interests you and when you're available. Your application goes directly to our team.

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We're open Tuesday through Sunday.

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Questions

A few things you might be wondering.

Do I need experience with Indian cuisine?
Not for every role. Kitchen helper, dishwasher, and several front-of-house positions welcome applicants who are ready to learn. Curry Chef and Tandoori Chef positions place greater emphasis on hands-on experience with the relevant cuisine and equipment. Review each role’s experience guidance.
Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes. Choose a primary position and select any other roles that interest you. Tell us about your experience and preferences in the application.
Do I need a résumé?
No. A résumé is optional. You can tell us about your experience, transferable skills, and interest in the role directly in the application.
What availability are you looking for?
Scheduling needs vary by role. Tell us which days and service periods you can work, your preferred weekly hours, and any scheduling restrictions.
How does pay work?
Compensation varies by role. Servers receive hourly base pay plus tips, with a server tip-out arrangement. Not every position is tipped. Role-specific pay and any applicable compensation details are explained during hiring.
Where should I apply?
Apply directly using the form on this page. For application questions or help using the form, email hi@eattaj.com.
What happens after I apply?
Our team reviews applications and contacts candidates we would like to speak with about next steps.

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