Company Description Habibi’s Cafe & Bistro is a modern Middle Eastern café and bistro located in Hiranandani Estate, Thane, known for bold flavors, carefully crafted beverages, and warm, welcoming hospitality. The venue offers Middle Eastern cuisine alongside all-day dining options, specialty coffee, craft matcha, and a curated selection of beers, ciders, and meads. It is designed as a vibrant space to meet, eat, unwind, and celebrate throughout the day and late into the night.

With a focus on “Middle Eastern Soul” and “Modern Café Culture,” Habibi’s provides a energetic environment for both guests and team members. The café is open daily from 10 AM to 12 AM, offering steady footfall and a lively service atmosphere.

Role Description The Senior Sous Chef is a full-time, on-site role based at Habibi’s Cafe & Bistro in Mumbai. This role supports the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including menu execution, food preparation, and plating to consistently high standards.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, coordinating service during peak hours, maintaining food quality and presentation, and ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety regulations.

The Senior Sous

Chef contributes to menu development, including Middle Eastern dishes and all-day café offerings, manages inventory and ordering, and helps control food costs. The role also involves training team members, fostering a positive and efficient kitchen culture,



and collaborating with front-of-house leadership to deliver a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

- Culinary expertise in Middle Eastern cuisine and modern café dishes, with strong skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating.
- Kitchen leadership experience, including supervising teams, delegating tasks, and coordinating high-volume service in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen cleanliness, with experience implementing and monitoring compliance.
- Menu planning and recipe development skills, including contributing to seasonal menus, specials, and cost-effective dish design.
- Operational skills in inventory management, stock rotation, vendor coordination, and basic food cost control.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work closely with chefs, kitchen staff, and front-of-house teams.
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a quality restaurant, café, or bistro setting; experience with Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine is an advantage.
- Formal culinary education or certification is preferred, or equivalent professional experience in commercial kitchens.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, aligned with the café’s operating schedule.
- Commitment to guest satisfaction, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality

Preference: Immediate Joiners

- ? Interested candidates can DM on +91 77670 52484 OR
- Send your CVs to [email protected]

📌 Senior Sous Chef (Mumbai)
🏢 Habibi's Cafe u0026 Bistro
📍 Mumbai