Job Title: Commi 1 – Indian Cuisine
Location: Undri, Pune
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Kitchen
Outlet Type: Concept Bar & Restaurant

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Commi 1 – Indian Cuisine to join the kitchen team at a concept bar & restaurant in Undri, Pune.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in Indian cuisine, including gravies, curries, starters, rice preparations, basic tandoor coordination, mise-en-place, portion control, and live service. The ideal candidate should be disciplined, hygienic, quick during service, and able to maintain consistency in taste and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare Indian gravies, curries, starters, rice dishes, accompaniments, and basic Indian preparations.
- Handle daily mise-en-place including cutting, chopping, marination, masala preparation, sauces, and portioning.
- Support smooth kitchen operations during lunch, dinner, and busy bar service hours.
- Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, quality, and presentation.
- Follow standard recipes and instructions from the CDP / Sous Chef / Head Chef.
- Maintain proper storage, labelling, FIFO, and stock rotation.
- Follow hygiene, cleanliness, grooming, and food safety standards.
- Keep the assigned section, workstation, utensils, equipment, and refrigerators clean and organized.
- Inform senior chefs about low stock, spoilage, wastage, or equipment issues.
- Assist in opening, closing, cleaning, and preparation duties.




- Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure timely food service.
- Support junior staff or helpers when required.

Candidate Requirements:

- Prior experience as Commi 1, Commi 2, Indian Cook, or Kitchen Associate preferred.
- Practical knowledge of Indian cuisine and basic kitchen operations.
- Experience in gravies, curries, starters, rice dishes, and mise-en-place required.
- Knowledge of tandoor or bar-food style Indian starters will be an added advantage.
- Should be comfortable working in a quick-paced restaurant and bar kitchen.
- Must be clean, punctual, disciplined, and team-oriented.
- Willing to work weekends, public holidays, split shifts, and late-night operations.
- Candidate should be currently located in or willing to travel/relocate to Undri, Pune.

Qualification:

Minimum 10th / 12th pass.
Hotel management or culinary background preferred but not mandatory.

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Application Question(s):

- Do you have prior experience working as Commi 1, Commi 2, Indian Cook, or Kitchen Associate?
- How many years of experience do you have in Indian cuisine preparation?
- Are you comfortable preparing Indian gravies, curries, starters, rice dishes, masalas, and daily mise-en-place?
- Have you worked in a fast-paced restaurant, bar, hotel, or similar commercial kitchen before?
- Are you currently located in or willing to travel/relocate to Undri, Pune and work weekends or late-night shifts if required?

Work Location: In person

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