Job Summary
Spice Empress Restaurant is seeking a skilled and passionate South Indian Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have experience preparing authentic South Indian cuisine, especially breakfast specialties, while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare authentic South Indian dishes including dosa, idli, vada, uttapam, pongal, upma, appam, puttu, sambar, rasam, chutneys, and traditional curries.
- Prepare and maintain fresh dosa and idli batter according to standard recipes.
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen in accordance with food safety standards.
- Monitor stock levels and inform management about ingredient requirements.
- Minimize food wastage and ensure proper storage of raw materials.
- Coordinate with the Head Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and workstations in good condition.
- Follow company recipes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a South Indian Chef.
- Strong knowledge of traditional South Indian cooking techniques and recipes.
- Experience in preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner South Indian menus.
- Ability to work efficiently during busy service hours.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills
- South Indian Cuisine
- Udupi Cuisine
- Dosa & Idli Preparation
- Chutney & Sambar Preparation
- Curry Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Accommodation
- Staff meals
- Performance incentives
- Career growth opportunities
- Friendly and supportive work environment
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
