NOVY Café, Gurgaon

- SENIOR SOUS CHEF / SOUS CHEF I Modern Indian / Multicuisine | Continental, Mediterranean, Italian

NOVY Café is a contemporary, progressive café concept in Gurgaon that brings together comfort dining, conscious creativity, and modern hospitality. The brand is envisioned as a hub for community, workshops, conversations, and sustainable living—where thoughtful food meets an inviting, contemporary dining experience.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and drive culinary excellence across our Modern Indian and Multicuisine offering.

Position

Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef – Modern Indian & Multicuisine

Experience

6–8 years in reputed restaurants, cafés, hotels, or established F&B; brands, with strong experience in a key kitchen leadership position.

Culinary Expertise

Candidates should have strong expertise in Modern Indian cuisine OR a proven Multicuisine background, particularly in:

- Modern Indian
- Contemporary café cuisine
- European-inspired preparations

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Take ownership of food quality, consistency, presentation, and overall kitchen standards.
- Develop and execute dishes in line with NOVY Café’s contemporary and progressive culinary identity.
- Assist the Executive Chef / Chef-in-Charge with menu planning, recipe development, trials, and new product development.
- Maintain standard recipes, portion control, plating standards, and food consistency.
- Drive menu costing, food cost control, yield management, and inventory management.
- Ensure proper procurement, storage, FIFO, labeling, and handling of all ingredients.
- Monitor food quality and freshness and ensure minimum wastage through effective kitchen practices.
- Ensure strict compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, hygiene,



sanitation, and food safety standards.
- Train, mentor, and develop Commis, CDPs, and junior kitchen team members.
- Plan daily mise-en-place and allocate responsibilities according to business requirements.
- Coordinate effectively with the service team to ensure smooth food delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Maintain kitchen discipline, grooming, cleanliness, and operational SOPs.
- Manage kitchen operations during assigned shifts and take ownership in the absence of the Executive Chef / Chef-in-Charge.
- Support kitchen budgeting, manpower planning, and operational controls.
- Be actively involved in pre-opening activities, including kitchen setup, menu trials, SOP creation, vendor coordination, equipment planning, and team training, where required.
- Bring creativity and innovation to the kitchen while maintaining commercial viability and operational practicality.

Candidate Profile

- 6–8 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably with reputed restaurant groups, premium cafés, hotels, or lifestyle F&B; brands.
- Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory / CDP / Sous Chef-level role would be preferred.
- Strong command of Modern Indian or Multicuisine cuisine.
- Excellent understanding of menu planning, food costing, recipe standardization, and kitchen controls.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Should be confident, organized, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy workplace.




- Creative mindset with a strong understanding of contemporary food trends and presentation.
- Should understand the balance between quality, creativity, guest expectations, and commercial kitchen operations.
- Culinary degree/diploma from a recognized institute such as BHM, Diploma in Culinary Arts, or Hotel Management is preferred.

What We Look For A chef who is technically strong, creatively driven, commercially aware, and passionate about building a great kitchen culture. The ideal candidate should be able to move seamlessly between creative food development and disciplined kitchen execution, while leading the team with energy, ownership, and professionalism.

Join NOVY Café and be part of building a progressive food and hospitality concept from the ground up.

Please NOTE' Only shortlisted profile will be contacted

- Hiring process-this is urgent vacancy to fast-track the process, we may directly contact on a call/whatsApp instead email, between 9am to 830pm please only apply if comfortable with these terms
- Working days/schedule - 6 days/shift wise
- Level - Senior
- Dept Service &
- Operations
- Travel - Local &
- Outstation - No, may be ;

Work Location - Gurgaon , HQ27

- Preferred candidates - local from Delhi, or ready to relocate at the earliest
- Early Joiner ONLY
- Ctc Range Ctc upto 8-10PA (its always negotiable for appropriate candidates),Variables &
- Benefits.

Service

Charge &

• Tips, Meal, uniforms, yearly bonus etc,&
- Incentive program*condition applied; leave &
- Compliance as per State rules. #Pls Note-NO accommodation Or NO Pick & drop facility provided. Please apply mention - current and e-salary &
- Notice period. MUST HRD # (phone hidden) / [email protected]

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📌 Head Chef I Sous Chef at Novy Cafe, Gurgaon (New Delhi)
🏢 Bright Hospitality Private
📍 New Delhi