Job Description: Head Chef – South Indian Restaurant

Job Title: Head ChefCompany: Podi N Plate LLPLocation: P545, Lake Road, Southern Avenue, KolkataEmployment Type: Full-Time

About Podi N Plate LLP

Podi N Plate LLP is a South Indian restaurant focused on serving authentic regional flavors with quality, consistency, and excellent customer experience. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and uphold the standards of traditional South Indian cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee daily kitchen operations.
- Prepare and supervise authentic South Indian dishes including dosa, idli, vada, uttapam, sambar, chutneys, curries, and specialty regional recipes.
- Ensure consistency in food taste, quality, portioning, and presentation.
- Create and improve menu offerings based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
- Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff effectively.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety.
- Monitor inventory, kitchen supplies, and food costs to minimize wastage.
- Coordinate with management for catering orders, special events, and promotions.




- Ensure smooth kitchen workflow during busy service hours.

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a South Indian restaurant.
- Robust expertise in traditional South Indian cuisine and cooking techniques.
- Ability to lead and manage a kitchen team efficiently.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene practices.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

- Culinary diploma or hospitality certification preferred.
- Experience in menu planning and kitchen cost control.
- Knowledge of multi-cuisine cooking is an added advantage.

Benefits

- Competitive salary package.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Friendly and professional work environment.
- Staff meals and other benefits.

Apply Now

Interested candidates can send their resume to: [email protected]

Contact: +91-XXXXXXXXXX

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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