About Noor-Us-Sabah Palace
Noor-Us-Sabah Palace is one of Central India's most iconic heritage luxury hotels, offering guests an unforgettable blend of royal hospitality, timeless elegance, and exceptional culinary experiences. As home to Za-aiqa, our signature Awadhi & Mughlai fine-dining restaurant, we are committed to preserving authentic Nawabi flavours while delivering world-class dining experiences.
We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and experienced Lucknowi Mughlai Chef who can bring the true essence of Awadhi cuisine to our kitchen.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Lucknowi Mughlai Chef based in Bhopal. The Chef will be responsible for preparing authentic Lucknowi and Mughlai cuisine using traditional recipes and cooking techniques while ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation. The role requires maintaining the rich culinary heritage of Awadhi cuisine while delivering an outstanding dining experience for guests.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present authentic Lucknowi and Mughlai cuisine using traditional recipes and cooking techniques.
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion control across all dishes.
- Plan and develop seasonal menus, signature offerings, and special-event menus while preserving authentic flavours.
- Oversee ingredient preparation, food production, and kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
- Monitor food quality, inventory levels, food costs, and wastage to optimize kitchen efficiency.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef, F&B team, and other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Respond to guest feedback and continuously improve culinary offerings and service quality.
- Train, mentor, and supervise junior chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to established culinary standards.
- Maintain kitchen discipline, operational efficiency, and compliance with company policies.
- Contribute innovative ideas for menu enhancements, culinary promotions, and food festivals while preserving the authenticity of Lucknowi and Mughlai cuisine.
Requirements
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Lucknowi/Awadhi/Mughlai cuisine.
- Experience in a luxury hotel, heritage property, or reputed fine-dining restaurant preferred.
- Strong knowledge of traditional Awadhi cooking techniques, spice blending, and Dum Pukht.
- Ability to maintain consistency under high-volume operations.
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage and train kitchen teams.
- Passion for authentic Indian royal cuisine and culinary excellence.
Preferred Skills
- Expertise in traditional Lucknowi recipes.
- Strong understanding of food costing and inventory management.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
What We Offer
- Attractive salary based on experience and expertise.
- Opportunity to work in one of Bhopal's premier heritage luxury hotels.
- Professional growth and career development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Meals and other benefits as per company policy.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their CV to [email protected].
Work Location: In person
