Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Lead and supervise the kitchen team during assigned shifts.
- Ensure consistently high standards of taste, nutrition, presentation and portion control.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of healthy, nutritious and flavourful cuisine.
- Support the development of menus that reflect the resort's wellness philosophy and culinary identity.
- Incorporate fresh, seasonal, locally sourced and wholesome ingredients wherever appropriate.
- Have a good understanding of healthy cooking techniques and balanced meal preparation.
- Support the preparation of wellness-oriented, vegetarian, vegan and special-diet menus as required.
- Ensure appropriate handling of guest dietary requirements, allergies and food preferences.
- Maintain robust knowledge of ingredients, their nutritional value and suitable preparation methods.
- Ensure mise-en-place is completed efficiently before every service.
- Conduct daily kitchen briefings and allocate responsibilities to team members.
- Monitor food quality,



consistency, portion sizes and presentation before service.
- Coordinate closely with F&B; Service to ensure smooth and timely food delivery.
- Work with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe standardisation and culinary innovation.
- Assist in developing healthy alternatives without compromising taste and guest experience.
- Ensure food preparation follows approved recipes, hygiene standards and wellness guidelines.
- Maintain strict standards of food hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety.
- Follow HACCP, food safety and proper temperature-control procedures.
- Ensure correct storage, labelling and FIFO practices.
- Monitor food cost, portion control and food wastage.
- Assist with kitchen inventory, stock control and ordering requirements.
- Train and mentor Commis Chefs and junior kitchen team members.
- Encourage a culture of discipline, cleanliness, teamwork and continuous improveme

📌 Sous Chef – Wellness Cuisine (Kovalam)
🏢 Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra Kovalam
📍 Kovalam