Position: Commis Chef – Western Cuisine

Company: SOMARA

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Hospitality / Restaurants / Restrobar

About SOMARA

SOMARA is a contemporary restrobar in Lucknow offering a distinctive World Cuisine dining experience, bringing together flavours and culinary techniques from different parts of the world.

We are looking for passionate and hardworking Commis Chefs – Western Cuisine to join our culinary team and work under the guidance of our senior chefs.

Job Responsibilities

- Assist senior chefs in the preparation and cooking of Western and Continental dishes.
- Perform daily mise-en-place for the assigned kitchen section.
- Prepare vegetables, herbs, sauces, dressings, marinades and other ingredients.
- Assist with preparation of pasta, pizzas, salads, appetisers, soups, sandwiches, mains and other Western dishes as assigned.
- Assist with grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing, pan-frying and other Western cooking techniques.
- Prepare basic stocks, sauces, reductions and dressings under senior chef supervision.
- Follow standard recipes, preparation methods, portion specifications and plating guidelines.
- Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size and presentation.
- Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef during service.
- Ensure all ingredients are properly prepared and available before service.
- Maintain proper storage, labelling and handling of ingredients.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the assigned kitchen section.
- Follow food-safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Minimise food wastage through proper preparation and portion control.
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Support other kitchen sections whenever required.




- Follow instructions from senior chefs and maintain professional kitchen discipline.

Preferred Cuisine Exposure Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following will be an advantage:

Continental | Italian | French | Mediterranean | European | American | Modern Western Cuisine | Pasta | Pizza | Grill | Garde Manger

Candidate Profile

- 1–3 years of relevant kitchen experience preferred.
- Freshers with a relevant Culinary Arts / Hotel Management qualification may also apply.
- Previous experience in a hotel, premium restaurant, restrobar, café or commercial kitchen preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Western/Continental cooking techniques.
- Understanding of sauces, stocks, dressings, pasta and basic Western preparations.
- Good understanding of mise-en-place and kitchen hygiene.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Strong willingness to learn and develop professional culinary skills.
- Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Hardworking, disciplined and punctual.
- Culinary Arts / Hotel Management qualification preferred.

What We Are Looking For We are looking for enthusiastic culinary professionals who want to build their careers in a professional World Cuisine kitchen.

The ideal candidate should have strong culinary fundamentals, positive discipline, attention to detail and a genuine interest in Western and international cuisine.

Key Skills

Commis Chef | Western Cuisine | Continental Cuisine | Italian Cuisine | European Cuisine | Pasta | Pizza | Grill | Garde Manger | Sauces | Stocks | Food Preparation | Mise-en-Place | Kitchen Operations | Food Safety | Restaurant Kitchen | Culinary Skills

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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