require a head chef for a newly opened cafe in jalandhar.

friendly environment .

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations at our Italian café. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Italian cuisine, excellent culinary skills, and the ability to manage a professional kitchen while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Menu Development & Food Preparation

- Design, develop and execute an authentic Italian-inspired menu.
- Have expertise in pizzas, pastas, risottos, sandwiches, salads, soups and Italian appetisers.
- Develop new dishes, seasonal specials and innovative recipes.
- Maintain consistency in taste, portion sizes and presentation.

2. Kitchen Management

- Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth functioning.
- Manage, train and supervise kitchen staff.
- Delegate responsibilities and maintain kitchen discipline.
- Ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.

3. Inventory & Cost Control

- Manage kitchen inventory, food procurement and vendor coordination.
- Monitor food costs, wastage and portion control.




- Maintain optimum stock levels and ensure proper storage of ingredients.
- Work towards maintaining food cost targets without compromising quality.

4. Hygiene & Quality Control

- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI guidelines.
- Conduct regular quality checks of ingredients and prepared dishes.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the entire kitchen.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4–7 years of professional kitchen experience.
- Proven experience in Italian cuisine.
- Strong knowledge of pizza dough, pasta preparation, sauces and Italian cooking techniques.
- Experience in menu planning and food costing.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced café environment.
- Passion for food innovation and maintaining quality standards.

What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and expertise.
- Opportunity to lead and develop the kitchen.
- Creative freedom in menu development.
- Qualified and growth-oriented working environment.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef/Kitchen Manager (Jalandhar)
🏢 tavio
📍 Jalandhar