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Culinary Operations Lead

Culinary Operations Lead

Hundo PizzaRepublic Of India, IN
8 hours ago
Job description

🍕 We’re Hiring – Sous Chef | Hundo Pizza (Mumbai)

Location : Mumbai

Department : Kitchen Operations

Reports To : Head Chef / Culinary Director

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and detail-driven Sous Chef to join our fast-growing pizza brand — Hundo Pizza .

The ideal candidate combines strong culinary expertise with operational excellence, leading kitchen teams, ensuring consistency across outlets, and fostering a culture of quality, efficiency, and discipline.

You’ll be second-in-command in the kitchen , managing day-to-day execution, training, and coordination between stores, the central kitchen, and the operations team.

Key Responsibilities

🍴 Culinary Excellence

  • Oversee daily food prep, pizza dough production, and topping stations.
  • Maintain brand standards in taste, texture, and presentation.
  • Ensure adherence to recipes, portion control, and hygiene (FSSAI).
  • Support R&D trials and menu rollouts with the Head Chef.
  • Conduct regular tastings and training sessions for consistency.

👨🍳 Team Leadership & Culture

  • Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff across shifts.
  • Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and discipline.
  • Conduct recipe and hygiene training programs.
  • Maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment.
  • 📦 Operational & Material Management

  • Handle Barometer or inventory software for daily indents and stock tracking.
  • Monitor FIFO, reduce wastage, and maintain accurate consumption data.
  • Coordinate with procurement and the central kitchen for timely replenishment.
  • Support internal audits and reporting.
  • 🗂️ Coordination & Administration

  • Manage shift rosters, attendance, and kitchen staff performance logs.
  • Support new store openings and menu launches.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, and HR teams for smooth kitchen functioning.
  • Requirements

    Experience :

  • 4–6 years in QSR / casual dining / delivery-based kitchens (pizza, bakery, or continental preferred).
  • Experience managing large kitchen teams (15+ people) and multiple stations.
  • Skills :

  • Deep knowledge of pizza dough, fermentation, sauces, toppings, and baking.
  • Proficient in Excel and kitchen management tools (Barometer, Petpooja, POS).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and multitasking skills.
  • Strong focus on hygiene, quality, and process discipline.
  • Education :

  • Degree / Diploma in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts (preferred).
  • Personality Fit

  • Hands-on, proactive, and passionate about quality.
  • Calm under pressure, organized, and solution-oriented.
  • A team builder who inspires pride and consistency.
  • Aligned with Hundo Pizza’s culture of fun, energy, and uncompromised excellence.
  • 📩 Interested?

    Send your CV to hr@hundopizza.com with the subject line “Sous Chef – Hundo Pizza Mumbai.”

  • Join a brand that’s redefining the pizza experience — one slice at a time! 🍕✨
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