Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Wedding Catering Chef to lead food preparation and kitchen operations for weddings and large-scale catering events. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in wedding catering, banquet kitchens, outdoor catering, or large-event food production.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and prepare food for weddings, receptions, and large-scale catering events.
- Prepare a wide variety of dishes according to approved menus and client requirements.
- Ensure consistent taste, quality, presentation, and portion control.
- Manage food preparation schedules to ensure timely service during events.
- Supervise kitchen staff, helpers, and other catering team members.
- Coordinate with the Catering Operations Manager regarding guest count, menu, timing, and special requirements.
- Manage raw material requirements, ingredient preparation, and kitchen inventory.
- Minimize food wastage while maintaining appropriate food quantities.
- Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices in the kitchen.
- Handle special menu requirements, dietary preferences, and last-minute changes.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.




- Assist in menu planning and suggest new dishes based on current food trends and customer preferences.

Requirements:

- Education: Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Food Production, Catering Technology, or a relevant culinary qualification.
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience as a Chef in Wedding Catering, Banquet, Outdoor Catering, Hotel, Resort, or Event Catering.
- Strong knowledge of bulk food preparation and large-scale kitchen operations.
- Knowledge of Indian cuisine; knowledge of multi-cuisine preparation is an added advantage.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, preferably FSSAI/HACCP.
- Strong team management and time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage high-volume events.
- Willingness to work flexible schedule, weekends, and holidays.

Key Skills:

- Wedding & Event Catering
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Indian / Multi-Cuisine Cooking
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Quality & Presentation
- Food Cost & Wastage Control
- Team Management
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Event Coordination

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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