Chef

5 days ago

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India Shalom Backpackers Hostel Pvt Ltd Full time ₹ 1,80,000 - ₹ 2,40,000 per year

About Café Shalom

Café Shalom is the in-house café at Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh, a vibrant riverside backpackers hostel that welcomes travelers from around the world. The café offers a mix of continental, Indian, and fusion dishes in a relaxed, boho-chic setting overlooking the Ganges. We believe in creating not just great food, but memorable experiences that bring people together.

Position Overview

We are looking for a creative and skilled Chef to lead the kitchen operations at Café Shalom, Rishikesh. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in café-style dining, menu creation, inventory control, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and quality. This is a live-in role suitable for someone passionate about hospitality, food innovation, and backpacker culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Kitchen Operations: Oversee day-to-day kitchen activities, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of orders.
  • Menu Planning: Curate and update café menus featuring popular backpacker-friendly dishes—healthy bowls, sandwiches, Indian meals, smoothies, and coffee-based beverages.
  • Quality Control: Ensure taste, presentation, and portion consistency for all menu items.
  • Team Management: Train, guide, and supervise kitchen staff (commis, steward, helper) to maintain smooth kitchen workflow.
  • Inventory & Costing: Manage raw material inventory, control food cost, and minimize wastage through efficient stock rotation.
  • Hygiene & Compliance: Maintain kitchen hygiene as per FSSAI standards and ensure all food handling practices meet safety protocols.
  • Guest Interaction: Occasionally engage with guests for feedback and introduce daily specials or seasonal menu items.
  • Coordination: Collaborate with café service staff and the front office for event nights, special menus, or group bookings.
  • Reporting: Maintain kitchen records—daily consumption, wastage, requisitions, and supplier invoices—and report to management.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of experience as a Chef or Senior Commis in a café, restaurant, or hostel setup.
  • Culinary Knowledge: Strong understanding of continental, Indian, and café-style cuisines (pasta, pizza, wraps, smoothies, breakfast bowls, etc.).
  • Education: Diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management preferred.
  • Skills:
  • Strong leadership and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent communication and time management.
  • Ability to work in a high-energy, guest-focused environment.
  • Personality: Friendly, team-oriented, and passionate about food and travel.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work in shifts, weekends, and peak seasons.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance incentives.
  • Complimentary accommodation and meals at the property.
  • Opportunity to work with one of India's leading backpacker hostel brands.
  • A creative, community-driven environment with travelers from across the world.
  • Career growth opportunities within Shalom Backpackers' café and hostel network.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹11, ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Food provided

Work Location: In person

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