Commis Chef

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and talented Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Chef to join our team. As a chef specializing in Indian vegetarian cuisine, you will be responsible for creating innovative and delicious vegetarian dishes while maintaining the authenticity and quality of traditional Indian flavors. Your expertise and culinary skills will be crucial in enhancing our menu offerings and ensuring a memorable dining experience for our customers.

**Responsibilities**:
Menu Planning: Develop and design a diverse and appealing vegetarian menu, incorporating a variety of Indian flavors, spices, and ingredients. Regularly update and introduce new dishes to keep the menu fresh and enticing.

Food Preparation: Prepare and cook vegetarian dishes in accordance with established recipes, ensuring high standards of taste, presentation, and consistency. Pay attention to dietary restrictions and allergies, providing suitable alternatives when necessary.

Culinary Expertise: Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Indian vegetarian cuisine, including regional variations, traditional cooking techniques, and ingredient selection. Stay updated with current food trends and incorporate them into the menu when appropriate.

Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation. Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet the restaurant's standards and reflect the authenticity of Indian vegetarian cuisine.

Inventory Management: Manage and control inventory levels of food supplies, spices, and ingredients. Monitor freshness and quality, and place orders as required. Minimize waste and optimize cost-effectiveness.

Kitchen Operations: Oversee the smooth functioning of the kitchen, including supervising kitchen staff, organizing workstations, and ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Training and Development: Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, ensuring they are familiar with Indian vegetarian cooking techniques and maintaining consistency in food preparation. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Collaboration: Work closely with the restaurant management team to develop and implement seasonal promotions, special menus, and themed events. Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to address customer inquiries, accommodate special requests, and provide an exceptional dining experience.

**Requirements**:
Culinary Experience: Proven experience as an Indian vegetarian chef, preferably in a restaurant setting. A strong understanding of Indian vegetarian cuisine, including a variety of regional dishes, spices, and techniques.

Creativity and Innovation: Ability to create unique and flavorful vegetarian dishes while incorporating modern culinary trends and techniques.

Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in food preparation, plating, and garnishing. Ensure that each dish meets the desired visual and taste standards.

Time Management: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines consistently.

Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with kitchen staff and management. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.

Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Adaptability to changes in menu, kitchen operations, or business needs.

Food Safety Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and procedures, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices.

Culinary Education: A degree or diploma in culinary arts or a related field is preferred, although equivalent experience will also be considered.

Join our team as an Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Chef, and showcase your culinary expertise while delighting our customers with the rich and vibrant flavors of Indian vegetarian cuisine.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

**Salary**: ₹11,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Rotational shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- total work: 1 year (preferred)