Sous Chef

Job Information

Date Opened
- 09/13/2024

Job Type
- Full time

Industry
- Technology

Work Experience
- 4-5 years

Salary
- 10 K+

City
- Hyderabad

State/Province
- Telangana

Country
- India

Zip/Postal Code
- 500081

**Company: Futuristic Labs**

About Us:
Futuristic Labs is at the forefront of culinary innovation, where cutting-edge technology meets gastronomy. Our R&D kitchen is a playground for creative minds, pushing the boundaries of taste, texture, and presentation through advanced kitchen automation technologies. We're seeking passionate and inventive Sous Chefs and Chefs de Partie to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of food preparation and innovation.

Position Overview:
As our Sous Chef in Culinary Innovation, you'll be a key player in our culinary research and development process. You'll work closely with our Product Development team, food scientists, and culinary interns to bring cutting-edge food concepts to life. This role offers a unique blend of creativity, technical skill, and scientific curiosity, allowing you to explore the intersection of culinary arts, food science, and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

- 1. Innovative Recipe Development
- Create ground-breaking recipes from scratch, incorporating innovative techniques, ingredients, and technologies
- Collaborate with food scientists and nutritionists to develop recipes that are both delicious and nutritionally optimised
- Adapt and refine existing recipes to meet specific nutritional, cost, or product requirements
- Conduct culinary experiments to test new ingredients, cooking methods, and flavour combinations

2. Culinary Technology Integration
- Work with our engineering team to test and provide feedback on new kitchen automation technologies
- Develop recipes and techniques that leverage our innovative kitchen gadgets and systems
- Contribute ideas for new culinary technologies based on your professional experience and insights

3. Food Styling and Presentation
- Craft visually stunning dishes that are as appealing to the eye as they are to the palate
- Develop plating techniques that can be replicated by our automated systems
- Collaborate with the marketing team on food styling for product photography and videos

4. Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Guide and mentor Culinary Interns and Culinary Science Associates in their projects and experiments
- Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous learning within the culinary team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and engineering

5. Quality Control and Food Safety
- Ensure all recipes meet our high standards for taste, appearance, consistency, and food safety
- Implement and maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in the R&D kitchen
- Conduct sensory evaluations and provide detailed feedback on taste, texture, and overall quality

6. Content Creation and Documentation
- Contribute to our food content strategy, including recipe documentation, video tutorials, and social media content
- Prepare comprehensive reports on recipe development, experimental outcomes, and recommendations
- Assist in creating user manuals and guides for our culinary products

7. Trend Analysis and Implementation
- Stay abreast of emerging food trends, innovative cooking techniques, and culinary technologies
- Attend culinary conferences, workshops, and events to bring back new ideas and insights
- Incorporate cutting-edge trends into our recipe development and product innovation process

**Requirements**:

- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Sous Chef, in a professional kitchen, preferably with R&D exposure
- Strong knowledge of various cuisines, cooking techniques, and food science principles
- Experience with or strong interest in culinary technology and kitchen automation
- Excellent creativity, problem-solving skills, and ability to think outside the box
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in using culinary software, digital tools, and basic data analysis
- Preferred Skills:

- Experience in a food research and development environment
Familiarity with food chemistry and how it applies to cooking
- Experience with sensory evaluation and food product testing
- Knowledge of food preservation techniques and quality control practices

**Benefits**:

- Opportunity to work on projects that will shape the future of food and culinary technology
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Continuous learning and development opportunities in culinary science and technology
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Potential for your creations to reach global markets and revolutionise home cooking