Sous Chef
Core
Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, leading the culinary team to deliver high standards of food, service, and hygiene in a professional hospitality environment.
Role type
Senior IC Sous Chef
Builds
Food service for hotel/restaurant guests
Domain
Hospitality / Culinary Arts
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Expert food preparation and cooking (Indian and international cuisines), kitchen management, food safety and hygiene compliance, team leadership and supervision, menu development, food costing and budgeting, staff training and coaching, quality control, organizational skills
Preferred skills
New dish creation, wine and spirits knowledge, dietary requirements management, local ingredient sourcing in Mumbai, high-volume or fine dining experience
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support Head Chef with daily operations and take full responsibility during absence, prepare and present food to high standards, inspect kitchen areas for cleanliness and safety, control food inventory and stock rotation, verify order specifications, maintain portion control and reduce wastage, assist with ordering and receiving supplies, collaborate on menu development and costing, train and develop kitchen staff, organize team workload and scheduling, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintain kitchen equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC