About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and disciplined South Indian Chef who can manage daily kitchen operations, maintain authentic taste consistency, and lead a fast-paced restaurant kitchen efficiently.
The candidate should have strong experience in preparing traditional and authentic South Indian dishes including dosa, idli, vada, sambhar, chutneys, rice items, and tiffin-based meals while maintaining hygiene and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare authentic South Indian dishes with consistent taste and quality
- Handle dosa section, batter preparation, sambhar, chutneys, and tiffin items
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
- Monitor food preparation, storage, and wastage control
- Train and supervise kitchen helpers and assistant cooks
- Ensure smooth kitchen operations during rush hours
- Maintain consistency in recipes, portion sizes, and plating
- Coordinate with management for inventory and raw material requirements
- Minimize food wastage and control kitchen costs
- Maintain discipline, cleanliness, and teamwork inside the kitchen
Required Skills
- Strong expertise in South Indian cuisine
- Experience handling commercial kitchen operations
- Knowledge of batter fermentation and preparation techniques
- Ability to manage high customer volume efficiently
- Understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety practices
- Leadership and team handling capability
- Ability to work under pressure during peak hours
- Ability to contribute creative food ideas and occasional menu innovations while maintaining the authenticity and core identity of South Indian cuisine
- Understanding of customer preferences, presentation, and flavor balancing to help develop signature dishes and restaurant USP
- Capability to experiment with seasonal specials, unique chutneys, fusion variations, plating styles, or regional South Indian specialties without compromising consistency and operational practicality
We value chefs who respect tradition but also understand how thoughtful innovation can create memorable customer experiences.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₹600,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
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Work Location: In person
