Indian Commis

Position: Commis Chef – Indian Cuisine
Company: SOMARA
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Hospitality / Restaurants / Restrobar

About SOMARA

SOMARA is a contemporary restrobar in Lucknow offering a distinctive World Cuisine dining experience. Along with international cuisines, SOMARA will feature a professionally curated Indian food programme.

We are looking for passionate and hardworking Commis Chefs – Indian Cuisine to join our culinary team and work under the guidance of our senior chefs.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs in the preparation and cooking of Indian dishes.
• Perform daily mise-en-place for the assigned kitchen section.
• Prepare vegetables, herbs, spices, marinades, gravies, sauces and other ingredients.
• Assist with preparation of Indian curries, gravies, breads, rice, kebabs and other dishes as assigned.
• Follow standard recipes, preparation methods and portion specifications.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size and presentation.
• Assist Chef de Partie and Sous Chef during service.
• Maintain proper storage, labelling and handling of ingredients.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh and properly prepared before service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the assigned kitchen section.
• Follow food-safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Minimise food wastage through proper preparation and portion control.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Assist other kitchen sections whenever required.
• Follow instructions from senior chefs and maintain kitchen discipline.

Preferred Indian Cuisine Exposure

Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following will be an advantage:

North Indian | Mughlai | Awadhi | Punjabi | Tandoor | Kebabs | Indian Curries | Breads | Biryanis | South Indian | Regional Indian Cuisine

Knowledge of Awadhi cuisine will be an added advantage due to SOMARA's location in Lucknow.

Candidate Profile

• 1–3 years of relevant kitchen experience preferred.
• Freshers with a relevant Culinary Arts / Hotel Management qualification may also apply.
• Previous experience in a hotel, premium restaurant, restrobar or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Indian cooking techniques and ingredients.
• Good understanding of mise-en-place and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional culinary skills

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person