Company Description First Fiddle Restaurants, formerly known as The Lazeez Affaire Group, is a leading innovator in India’s hospitality and casual dining sector. Since opening its first fine-dining outlet, Lazeez Affaire, in 1999, the company has grown into a major F&B; group with popular brands such as Lord of the Drinks, Tamasha, The Flying Saucer Cafe, and Teddy Boy. Its restaurants are located across major metropolitan cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and other key locations, serving more than 500,000 guests monthly across 25+ outlets. First Fiddle is highly awarded by organizations such as Times Nightlife, GQ, and Indian Restaurant Awards, reflecting its strong reputation in the industry. The company focuses on evolving with cosmopolitan tastes while keeping guest satisfaction as a core priority. Role Description This is a full-time, in office Sous Chef role based in Goa, India. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, coordinating service during peak hours, ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety standards, and maintaining inventory and ordering supplies as needed. The Sous Chef will assist in menu execution, contribute to new dish development,



and ensure consistency with First Fiddle’s brand standards and guest experience. The role also involves training team members, monitoring cost control, and collaborating with front-of-house teams to deliver efficient and timely service. Qualifications
• Culinary skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation, with experience in high-volume or casual dining restaurants.
• Kitchen operations and leadership abilities, including staff supervision, shift management, and coordination during busy service periods.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen sanitation practices, with commitment to regulatory compliance.
• Menu execution and basic menu planning skills, including understanding of flavor profiles, portion control, and cost awareness.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with chefs, kitchen staff, and front-of-house teams.
• Relevant culinary education or formal training from a recognized institute is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role in hospitality or restaurant environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.

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