Job Title: Chef de Partie (CDP)
Location: Centro Hotel – Pune (with potential relocation as we expand across Tier 2 cities)
About Centro
Centro, a SARC Hospitality brand, is a design-forward, tech-enabled boutique hotel brand redefining affordable luxury for modern travelers. We're not just running hotels; we’re building human-centered ecosystems that celebrate creativity, wellness, and unforgettable guest experiences.
Role Summary
As a Chef de Partie at Centro, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting consistent, plant-forward, innovative, and flavor-rich dishes in alignment with the brand ethos. You will lead a section of the kitchen, maintain quality, mentor junior staff, and support continuous culinary innovation for Chirp Café, our flagship café, and co-working space.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage a kitchen section (grill, sauté, pantry, or garde manger).
- Ensure consistent food quality and presentation as per Centro and Chirp’s standards.
- Maintain impeccable hygiene, HACCP protocols, and kitchen safety standards.
- Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to develop new dishes aligned with our #NoBorders, plant-forward culinary philosophy.
- Train and mentor Commis Chefs and kitchen assistants.
- Ensure efficient mise-en-place and station readiness before each service.
- Monitor portion and waste control to maximize kitchen efficiency and minimize costs.
- Work closely with the service team to ensure timely and guest-centric food delivery.
Must-Have Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of culinary experience, with at least 1 year as a CDP.
- Strong understanding of plant-based, vegan, and health-conscious cuisines.
- Exposure to boutique hotel kitchens, upscale cafes, or fine dining preferred.
- Familiarity with international cuisines (e.g., Mediterranean, Asian, modern Indian).
- Discipline, attention to detail, and a growth mindset.
Preferred Traits
- Passion for food presentation and innovation.
- Comfortable using kitchen tech (ordering systems, digital checklists).
- Willingness to relocate as Centro expands across India.
- Strong interpersonal skills – ability to lead, motivate, and train junior staff.
- Alignment with our core values: Guest-Centricity, Continuous Improvement, Respect, and Sustainability.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a young, ambitious, and dynamic team building India’s most innovative hospitality brand.
- Opportunities for rapid growth as we scale from 1 to 240 properties.
- Gain exposure to new-age hospitality operations that blend design, tech, and experience.
- Be part of a brand that values blue-collar empowerment and professional upskilling.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Location:
- Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: ₹23,000.00 - ₹29,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
