Assistant Chef

Job role : Chef / commis chef

Location : South India

Department : F&B operations

Job experience : 4+ years

Job brief

A chef shall be responsible for curating, preparing and cooking diverse range of Indian / Chinese / Continental menu dishes as per the company's standard operating procedures. He / she shall have passion for culinary arts and should have a good experience and understanding of hotel kitchens / material / crockery / presentation / etc.

Key responsibilities

Understanding various kinds of cuisines & beverages as per company menu guidelines

Understanding materiality / ingredients / crockery / presentations / etc.

Understanding kitchen layout including equipments such as braising pans, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers

Understanding of the guests and their preferred eating habits

Preparing ingredients for cooking by portioning, chopping and storing food appropriately

Following recipes and yield guides meticulously to prepare all menu items

Cooking food according to established recipes, quality, and presentation standards, maintaining the food preparation checklist

Preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of dishes including vegetables, soups, and breakfast items

Setting up various stations with the appropriate stocks of menu items

Assisting in inventory management & timely replenishment

Ensuring clean and appropriate stocks of all products in designated storage cabinets

Implementing minimal food wastage practices as per industry standards

Preparing alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages for bars and restaurants

Interacting with guests, helping them place orders and taking regular feedbacks

Having a thorough knowledge of various local / non-local

Being guest centric and providing excellent experience

Understanding regulatory compliance (FSSAI / Excise) and operating with adherence

Qualifications

Hospitality graduate or diploma in hospitality

Min. 4 years of experience in a hotel, club, cruise, restaurant, etc.

Extensive operational knowledge of hotel F&B operations

Outstanding communication, interpersonal & time-management skills

Flexible to relocate anywhere in southern India