Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Indian Banquet Chef to manage food preparation and cooking for banquets, weddings, corporate events, parties, conferences, and large-scale functions. The candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian cuisine and the ability to prepare high-quality food in large quantities while maintaining consistent taste, presentation, hygiene, and food-safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and prepare Indian cuisine for banquets, events, buffets, and special functions.

- Prepare food in large quantities while maintaining consistent taste and quality.

- Handle preparation of North Indian, South Indian, and regional Indian dishes as required.

- Manage mise en place and ensure all ingredients are prepared before service.

- Coordinate with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and banquet team for event requirements.

- Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.

- Plan food requirements according to guest count and event menus.

- Monitor food quality, taste, freshness, and presentation throughout service.

- Ensure timely preparation of food for scheduled events.

- Supervise Commis Chefs, kitchen helpers, and other supporting staff.

- Allocate work and monitor kitchen staff during banquet operations.

- Maintain proper stock levels of ingredients and communicate requirements to the store/purchase team.

- Minimize food wastage through proper planning, portion control, and storage.

- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of food ingredients.

- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and assigned work areas.





- Follow food-safety and sanitation standards at all times.

- Assist in menu planning and development of banquet menus.

- Support special events, weddings, buffet services, and high-volume functions.

- Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements.

- Handle pressure efficiently during peak banquet service periods.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine and traditional cooking techniques.

- Experience in high-volume banquet and bulk food preparation.

- Good knowledge of spices, ingredients, sauces, gravies, breads, rice, curries, and Indian snacks.

- Strong kitchen coordination and team-management skills.

- Valuable understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.

- Ability to maintain consistent taste and quality in large-volume production.

- Good planning and time-management skills.

- Ability to work under pressure during large events.

- Strong attention to detail and food presentation.

- Good communication and teamwork skills.

Qualification

- Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred.

- Relevant professional culinary training is an advantage.

Experience

- 2–5 years of experience as an Indian Chef in a hotel, resort, banquet facility, restaurant, or catering operation.

- Experience handling large-scale banquet events and bulk cooking will be highly preferred.

Benefits

- Full-time employment

- Professional kitchen environment

- Career growth opportunities

- Training and development opportunities

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Indian Chef for Banquet (Ajmer)
🏢 Deziners Studio
📍 Ajmer