Sous Chef / Jr. Sous Chef – Baan Phad Thai

Company: Unreal Foods

Brand: Baan Phad Thai

Location: Hyderabad

Department: Kitchen

Experience:

- Sous Chef: 8 – 12 Years
- Jr. Sous Chef: 6 – 10 Years

- About the RoleBaan Phad Thai is looking for experienced and passionate Sous Chef / Jr. Sous Chef professionals to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in Pan-Asian cuisine, with a good understanding of Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, flavour profiles, kitchen operations, and food presentation.

Candidates with experience in Thai / Pan-Asian restaurants, premium dining, fine dining, or 5-star hotels will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations and service.
- Ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards.
- Have strong knowledge of Pan-Asian cuisine, ingredients, sauces, cooking techniques, and preparation methods.
- Ensure recipes and brand standards are followed consistently.
- Supervise and guide the kitchen team during service.
- Coordinate with the Front of House team to ensure smooth and timely service.
- Monitor food preparation, mise-en-place, and kitchen readiness.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, cleanliness,



and sanitation.
- Monitor food wastage, portion control, and kitchen costs.
- Assist with inventory management, stock rotation, and quality checks.
- Support training and development of Commis and junior kitchen team members.
- Handle service pressure effectively and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Assist the Chef in menu preparation, new dish trials, and operational improvements where required.

Candidate Profile
- Pan-Asian cuisine experience is mandatory.
- Experience in Thai / Pan-Asian restaurants will be strongly preferred.
- Candidates from premium/fine-dining restaurants or 5-star hotels will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Asian ingredients, techniques, and flavour profiles.
- Good leadership and team-management skills.
- Solid understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
- Ability to manage high-volume service while maintaining consistency.
- Passionate about food quality, presentation, and authentic Asian cuisine.
- Good communication and coordination skills.

Key Focus AreasPan-Asian Cuisine | Food Quality | Authenticity | Kitchen Operations | Team Management | Hygiene & Safety | Cost Control | Guest Experience

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