Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef – Continental

Location: Hotel CAG Pride, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Food Production (Kitchen)
Reports To: Executive Chef

About Us
Hotel CAG Pride is a 71-key business and leisure hotel in Coimbatore. We are growing our culinary team and are looking for a skilled Sous Chef to lead our Continental kitchen and help raise our F&B offering.

Role Summary
The Sous Chef – Continental runs day-to-day Continental kitchen operations. You will deputise for the Executive Chef, supervise the kitchen brigade, and maintain consistent food quality, hygiene and cost control across à la carte, buffet, banquet and in-room dining.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Continental production across à la carte, breakfast buffet, banquets and IRD.
• Plan and develop Continental menus, specials and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Prepare and maintain standard recipes, plating guides and kitchen SOPs.
• Supervise, schedule and train CDPs, Commis and kitchen staff, and drive team performance.
• Control food cost through portion control, wastage tracking and yield management.
• Handle indenting, receiving, stock rotation (FIFO) and monthly inventory.
• Keep the kitchen fully compliant with FSSAI, HACCP and the hotel’s hygiene standards.
• Review guest feedback and act on it to improve product quality and consistency.
• Run the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Coordinate with F&B Service, Stores, Purchase and Engineering for smooth operations.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts.
• 6–8 years of kitchen experience, including at least 2 years as Junior Sous Chef or CDP – Continental in a hotel or premium restaurant.
• Strong command of Continental cuisine, including European, Mediterranean, grills, pasta, sauces, soups, salads and breakfast production.
• Working knowledge of food costing, menu engineering and inventory control.
• Sound knowledge of FSSAI and HACCP standards.
• Proven ability to lead and train a kitchen brigade.
• Good communication skills in English. Tamil is an added advantage.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• PF, ESI (as applicable) and statutory benefits.
• Duty meals and uniform.
• Growth opportunities in an expanding hospitality group.

How to Apply
Apply through Indeed, or email your CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Application – Sous Chef (Continental)”.

Pay: From ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person