Job Title: Chef
Location: Delhi, India
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and versatile Chef to join our café team in Delhi. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Indian cuisine and hands-on experience preparing traditional Gujarati snacks and food items. While prior experience in Indian cooking is essential, the chef will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the quality of our Gujarati café menu, and other regional specialties. The role will also involve preparing a selection of North Indian fusion. The candidate should be passionate about authentic flavours, consistency, hygiene, and delivering a high-quality café experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook authentic Gujarati food and snacks, including:
Gujarati chai
Khakra
Fafda
Thepla
Dhokla
- Other Gujarati snacks and regional specialties
- Prepare café-style and North Indian fusion items.
- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portion size, and presentation.
- Follow standardized recipes and maintain the authenticity of Gujarati flavours.
- Assist in developing and refining recipes based on the café’s menu and customer preferences.
- Manage daily kitchen preparation and ensure timely service during operating hours.
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards in the kitchen.
- Monitor inventory, ingredients, and kitchen supplies.
- Minimize food wastage and support efficient kitchen operations.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of food items.
- Coordinate with the café management and service team for smooth operations.
- Train and supervise kitchen helpers, if required.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Chef.
- Prior hands-on experience in Indian cuisine is mandatory.
- Experience preparing Gujarati cuisine and traditional Gujarati snacks is highly preferred.
- Ability to maintain consistent taste and quality across high-volume orders.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and proper food storage.
- Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day kitchen responsibilities.
- Positive teamwork, discipline, and time-management skills.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced café environment, including weekends and holidays.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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