Position: Commis Chef – Indian 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. Along with international cuisines, SOMARA will feature a professionally curated Indian food programme.

We are looking for passionate and hardworking Commis Chefs – Indian 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 Indian dishes.
- Perform daily mise-en-place for the assigned kitchen section.
- Prepare vegetables, herbs, spices, marinades, gravies, sauces and other ingredients.
- Assist with preparation of Indian curries, gravies, breads, rice, kebabs and other dishes as assigned.
- Follow standard recipes, preparation methods and portion specifications.
- Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size and presentation.
- Assist Chef de Partie and Sous Chef during service.
- Maintain proper storage, labelling and handling of ingredients.
- Ensure all ingredients are fresh and properly prepared before service.
- 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.
- Assist other kitchen sections whenever required.
- Follow instructions from senior chefs and maintain kitchen discipline.

Preferred Indian Cuisine Exposure

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

North Indian | Mughlai | Awadhi | Punjabi | Tandoor | Kebabs | Indian Curries | Breads | Biryanis | South Indian | Regional Indian Cuisine

Knowledge of Awadhi cuisine will be an added advantage due to SOMARA's location in Lucknow.

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 or commercial kitchen preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Indian cooking techniques and ingredients.
- Positive understanding of mise-en-place and kitchen hygiene.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Willingness to learn and develop professional culinary skills

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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