Head Chef

Job Description – Senior Chef

Position: Senior Chef
Experience: 8+ years preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time
Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Senior Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in preparing South Indian and North Indian cuisine, including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in bulk cooking, kitchen operations, food quality, hygiene, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of authentic South Indian and North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
• Handle bulk cooking for large gatherings, events, catering, or high-volume food production.
• Plan and manage daily food preparation based on menu and requirements.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Supervise and guide junior chefs, cooks, and kitchen helpers.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently during peak hours.
• Ensure proper food storage, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards.
• Monitor the usage of ingredients and minimize food wastage.
• Maintain proper stock levels and coordinate with the kitchen/store team for requirements.
• Follow standard recipes and maintain consistency across all dishes.
• Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of food.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the entire kitchen area.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef / Head Chef / Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of South Indian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of North Indian cuisine.
• Expertise in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
• Must have hands-on experience in bulk cooking/high-volume food preparation.
• Good knowledge of Indian spices, cooking techniques, and traditional recipes.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong focus on taste, quality, consistency, and presentation.

Preferred Candidate

• Candidates with experience in hotels, restaurants, catering companies, hostels, institutions, or large-scale kitchens will be preferred.
• Immediate joiners are highly preferred.
• Candidates who can independently manage bulk food preparation and kitchen operations will have an advantage.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person