Sous Chef – Multi-Brand Kitchen & FMCG Operations

Location: Svaditha Foods Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-Time

On-site

Shift: 12 Hours (Rotational)

About the Role

Svaditha Foods is looking for a dedicated and disciplined Sous Chef to lead and actively participate in kitchen and FMCG operations across all of our brands and business verticals. This is a highly hands-on role based at our pilot facility, involving cloud kitchen operations, premium catering, culinary experiences, culinary R&D;, recipe standardization, pilot production, new product development, and FMCG manufacturing.

The Sous

Chef will be responsible for daily production, maintaining quality and consistency, supporting product development, training kitchen staff, implementing SOPs, and ensuring smooth operations across both food service and FMCG activities. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-functional production setting where quality, consistency, innovation, and operational excellence are paramount.

Eligibility

- Degree or Diploma from a recognized Culinary Institute
- Experienced candidates are welcome to apply.
- Prior experience in cloud kitchens, hotels, restaurants, catering, central kitchens, or other large food production facilities will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities will include amongst othersKitchen & FMCG Operations
- Lead and actively participate in daily production across all Svaditha brands and business verticals.
- Execute food preparation, cooking, finishing, plating, packaging, and dispatch as per standardized recipes and SOPs.
- Support cloud kitchen operations, catering services, culinary experiences, pilot production, and FMCG manufacturing activities.




- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, quality, and portion control across all products.
- Assist in production planning to meet operational requirements across multiple activities.

Culinary Excellence & Product Development
- Demonstrate excellent knife skills and professional cooking techniques.
- Follow and help standardize recipes, cooking methods, and production processes.
- Assist in menu development, recipe standardization, product trials, and new product development.
- Work closely with food technologists and the leadership team on culinary innovation and process improvements.

Quality, Hygiene & Compliance
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations and internal SOPs.
- Maintain cleanliness of workstations, equipment, storage areas, and production spaces.
- Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and waste management practices.

Inventory & Production Management
- Assist in inventory planning, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and daily requisitions.
- Coordinate with procurement and production teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Monitor ingredient usage and minimize wastage while maintaining quality standards.

Team Support
- Lead by example through active participation in production.




- Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
- Coordinate effectively with chefs, food technologists, production staff, and operations teams.
- Maintain discipline, teamwork, and a positive work environment.

Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of culinary fundamentals and commercial kitchen operations.
- Excellent knife skills and food preparation techniques.
- Understanding of food production, recipe standardization, and quality control.
- Ability to work across multiple brands, cuisines, and production formats.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and consistency.
- Adaptability to work in a rapid-paced, multi-functional production environment.

Requirements
- Comfortable working 12-hour rotational shifts.
- Willing to work on weekends and public holidays as per operational requirements.
- Ability to adapt to changing production schedules and business needs.
- Physically fit to work in a commercial kitchen and production environment.

Compensation Salary/CTC: 4.6 LPA to 4.8 LPA. Negotiable based on skills and experience.

Interested candidates may reach out to us over LinkedIn or send their resumes to [email protected].

Why Join Svaditha?

At Svaditha Foods, you'll work at the heart of a unique pilot facility supporting multiple food businesses under one roof. From cloud kitchens and premium catering to culinary experiences, product innovation, and FMCG manufacturing, you'll gain exposure to every stage of culinary and food production while contributing to the growth of a rapidly expanding, innovation-driven food company.

📌 Sous Chef – Multi-Brand Kitchen & FMCG Operations (Hyderabad)
🏢 Svaditha Foods Private
📍 Hyderabad