Job Description – All-Rounder Chef

Department: Kitchen / Food Production
Reports To: Head Chef / Sous Chef
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

The All-Rounder Chef is responsible for preparing a wide variety of high-quality dishes across multiple cuisines, including South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Continental. The candidate should have strong expertise in Biryani preparation, along with the ability to independently handle different kitchen sections, maintain consistent food quality, manage preparation activities and ensure timely service.

The chef must be capable of preparing restaurant-style dishes while maintaining standard recipes, taste, hygiene, portion control and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes across South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines.
- Have robust expertise in different varieties of Biryani, including Chicken, Mutton, Egg and Veg Biryani.
- Handle South Indian dishes such as dosa, idli, parotta, meals, gravies, kurma and traditional rice varieties.
- Prepare North Indian dishes including curries, gravies, paneer items, kebabs, tandoori dishes, naan, roti and kulcha.
- Prepare Chinese dishes such as fried rice, noodles, Manchurian, starters and other Indo-Chinese items.
- Prepare Continental dishes including pasta, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, steaks and other cafe-style food items.
- Ensure consistent taste, food quality, portion size and presentation.
- Complete daily mise en place and ingredient preparation before service.
- Manage kitchen operations independently and coordinate with kitchen helpers and other staff.
- Monitor stock levels and communicate ingredient requirements to the Head Chef.
- Follow proper food storage, labeling and stock rotation procedures.
- Control food cost, portion sizes and kitchen wastage.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.
- Ensure timely food preparation during peak business hours and online order rush.




- Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations.
- Assist in developing new dishes, menu planning and standardizing recipes.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements.

Required Skills

- Strong cooking knowledge across South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines.
- Excellent expertise in Biryani preparation and different rice varieties.
- Good knowledge of Indian spices, masalas, gravies and cooking techniques.
- Experience in preparing restaurant-style starters, main courses and combo meals.
- Knowledge of pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and other cafe-style dishes.
- Ability to independently manage multiple kitchen sections.
- Good leadership, teamwork and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, safety and kitchen management.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service hours.
- Flexible to handle different food preparations as per business requirements.

Experience & Qualification

- 10+ years of relevant professional experience as an All-Rounder / Multi-Cuisine Chef is mandatory.
- Must have strong expertise in South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines.
- Excellent expertise in different varieties of Biryani preparation is mandatory.
- Must be capable of independently managing complete kitchen operations and multiple cuisine sections.
- Hotel Management or Culinary qualification is an advantage.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, premium cafes, catering and bulk food production is preferred.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

- Food taste and quality consistency across all cuisines.
- Biryani taste, quality and preparation standards.
- Timely order preparation and service efficiency.
- Food cost and wastage control.
- Kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
- Proper stock management and ingredient utilization.
- Team coordination and kitchen discipline.
- Customer satisfaction and food presentation.
- Ability to handle multiple cuisines independently.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef (Salem)
🏢 Blackwings Restro Cafe
📍 Salem