Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and creative Cafe Chef specializing in Italian cuisine to manage daily kitchen operations and prepare high-quality Italian dishes. The candidate will be responsible for food preparation, menu execution, maintaining taste and presentation standards, managing kitchen inventory, controlling food costs, and ensuring food safety and hygiene in the café.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and serve a variety of Italian dishes, including pizzas, pastas, risottos, lasagna, garlic bread, bruschetta, and salads.

- Prepare sauces, dressings, marinades, dough, and other ingredients required for Italian cuisine.

- Manage daily kitchen operations and ensure timely preparation of food orders.

- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion size, and food presentation.

- Develop and suggest new Italian dishes, seasonal specials, and menu improvements.

- Coordinate with the café manager and service team to ensure smooth operations.

- Plan daily mise en place and ensure all ingredients are ready before service.

- Monitor ingredient quality, freshness, storage, and stock availability.

- Maintain inventory of vegetables, cheese, pasta, flour, sauces, herbs, spices, and other kitchen supplies.

- Control food costs, portion sizes, and wastage while maintaining quality standards.

- Ensure proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

- Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.

- Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures and proper food storage.

- Train and guide commis chefs and kitchen assistants when required.

- Handle special dietary requests and food modifications where feasible.





- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and food preparation areas.

- Monitor order preparation time and ensure efficient service during peak hours.

- Assist with menu costing, recipe standardization, and supplier coordination.

- Ensure compliance with applicable food safety requirements and café SOPs.

Requirements

- Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or Food Production preferred.

- 2–5 years of experience as a Café Chef, Italian Chef, or relevant kitchen professional.

- Good knowledge of Italian cuisine, cooking methods, ingredients, and presentation.

- Experience preparing pizzas, pastas, sauces, and other Italian specialties.

- Knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and portion control.

- Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation standards.

- Ability to manage kitchen tasks independently and work under pressure.

- Good time management, organization, and teamwork skills.

- Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Key Skills

- Italian Cuisine

- Café Kitchen Operations

- Pizza Preparation

- Pasta Preparation

- Italian Sauces &
- Dressings

- Risotto &

- Lasagna Preparation

- Food Production

- Menu Planning

- Recipe Standardization

- Food Presentation

- Mise en Place

- Food Costing

- Inventory Management

- Portion Control

- Food Safety &

- Hygiene

- FIFO &

- Food Storage

- Kitchen Equipment Handling

- Waste Management

- Team Collaboration

- Time Management

- Attention to Detail

- Problem Solving

- Creativity

- Professionalism

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Perks

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Cafe Chef : Italian (Nashik)
🏢 QTONET PRIVATE
📍 Nashik