Assistant Chef

Job role:

Chef/commis chef

Location:

North India (Delhi/HP/UK)
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 northern India