: Sous Chef – Continental Cuisine (Cafe)

Department: Kitchen / Culinary

Designation: Sous Chef – Continental

Industry: Hospitality / Cafe

Reporting To: Head Chef / Executive Chef

Location: As per company requirements

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Sous Chef specializing in Continental cuisine to join our cafe kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have strong culinary expertise, hands-on experience in cafe operations, and the ability to assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen activities, maintaining food quality, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and ensuring smooth food production.
- Prepare and oversee Continental dishes, including pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, steaks, grills, and other cafe-style offerings.
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portion sizes, and food quality across all dishes.
- Supervise, train, and guide junior chefs, commis chefs, and kitchen assistants.
- Monitor food preparation, plating, and timely dispatch of orders during service hours.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety in compliance with company policies and FSSAI guidelines.
- Manage kitchen inventory, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with the purchase team for timely procurement.
- Minimize food wastage and maintain effective portion control and cost management.
- Assist in menu planning, recipe development, daily specials, and introducing new Continental dishes.
- Ensure proper storage, labelling, rotation, and handling of food ingredients.
- Coordinate with the service team to ensure timely order execution and guest satisfaction.




- Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements promptly.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), kitchen discipline, and company policies.

Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a cafe or casual dining restaurant.
- Proven experience in Continental cuisine and cafe-style food preparation.
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Chef de Partie will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Continental cooking techniques, sauces, pastas, grills, salads, and plating standards.
- Good understanding of food costing, inventory management, portion control, and minimising wastage.
- Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and FSSAI standards.
- Robust leadership, team management, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced cafe environment.
- Flexibility to work rotational shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Key Skills
- Continental culinary expertise
- Cafe kitchen operations
- Team leadership and supervision
- Menu planning and recipe standardisation
- Food costing and inventory control
- Quality assurance and presentation
- Hygiene and food safety compliance
- Time management and problem-solving

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should be passionate about Continental cuisine, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining consistent food quality while managing kitchen staff and controlling operational costs. Experience in a premium cafe or casual dining setup will be an added advantage. Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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