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 – Contemporary 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 environment.
- 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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