We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our growing restaurant chain in Mumbai.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in restaurant operations, preferably with exposure to reputed or high-quality properties and multi-cuisine kitchens. Candidates with strong knowledge and experience in Indian cuisine will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure smooth food production.
- Support the Executive Chef in menu execution and kitchen planning.
- Maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
- Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team.
- Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Monitor food costs, wastage, inventory, and portion control.
- Coordinate with the service team to ensure timely and efficient food delivery.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen discipline and operational procedures.
- Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and new dish trials.
- Manage kitchen operations during busy services and handle operational challenges effectively.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs and quality standards.
Candidate Profile
- 8–15 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in reputed hotels, restaurants, or established restaurant chains.
- Strong restaurant-industry experience is essential.
- Good knowledge and practical experience in Indian cuisine is preferred.
- Experience in handling high-volume kitchen operations will be an advantage.
- Previous experience with good/reputed properties is preferred.
- Strong leadership, team-management, and communication skills.
- Good knowledge of food costing, inventory management, hygiene, and kitchen controls.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a strong focus on quality and consistency.
Cuisine Requirement
Specific experience in Continental or Asian cuisine is not required. We are open to candidates from various culinary backgrounds and multi-cuisine operations, provided they have strong restaurant experience and the ability to manage a professional kitchen.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong knowledge and experience in Indian cuisine.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a growing restaurant chain in Mumbai.
- Exposure to multi-cuisine restaurant operations.
- Career growth and opportunities to take on greater culinary responsibilities.
- Professional and performance-driven work environment.
Ideal Candidate
A strong restaurant professional with experience in reputed properties, good knowledge of Indian cuisine, excellent kitchen-management skills, and the ability to lead a team while maintaining consistent food and operational standards.
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Provident Fund
Work Location: On the road
