– SOUS CHEF (CONTINENTAL)

Position: Sous Chef – Continental

Location: South Delhi

Department: Kitchen

Reports To: Executive Chef / Head Chef

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Sous Chef – Continental to assist the Executive Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Continental cuisine and the ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
- Lead and supervise the Continental section during service.
- Prepare and oversee Continental dishes while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
- Ensure proper preparation of soups, salads, pasta, risotto, grills, appetisers, sauces, sandwiches, and Continental main courses.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared as per standard recipes, portion sizes, and plating specifications.
- Manage daily mise en place and ensure readiness before service.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, cooking techniques, and presentation.
- Maintain consistency in sauces, stocks, dressings, marinades, and other preparations.
- Supervise CDPs, Commis Chefs, and other kitchen staff.
- Train and guide junior chefs on Continental cooking techniques and kitchen SOPs.
- Ensure strict standards of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and food safety.
- Monitor food wastage and ensure proper portion and yield control.
- Coordinate with the Store and Purchase teams for ingredient requirements.
- Ensure proper storage, labelling, FIFO, and temperature control of food products.




- Assist in controlling food costs and maintaining kitchen cost targets.
- Coordinate with the Front-of-House team for smooth and timely food service.
- Handle kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Assist in menu development, recipe standardisation, new dish trials, and seasonal menus.
- Maintain discipline, grooming, punctuality, and professional standards within the kitchen.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and kitchen SOPs.

Required Experience & Qualifications
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in a professional kitchen.
- Strong hands-on experience in Continental cuisine.
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef / Senior CDP / CDP – Continental preferred.
- Solid knowledge of Continental cooking techniques and food presentation.
- Good understanding of food costing, portion control, yield management, and wastage control.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Preferred
- Fine-dining experience is preferred.
- Experience in premium cafés, upscale restaurants, boutique hotels, or luxury hotels will be an advantage.
- Experience handling a Continental kitchen section independently.
- Strong knowledge of pasta, risotto, grills, sauces, soups, salads, and plating.
- Experience with menu development and recipe standardisation.
- Solid understanding of food costing and kitchen operations.

Key Skills Continental Cuisine | Kitchen Operations | Team Leadership | Food Quality | Plating & Presentation | Food Costing | Inventory Management | Wastage Control | Food Safety & Hygiene | Menu Development

Location: South Delhi

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Advantages

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Food provided
- Health insurance

Work Location: In person

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