Job Description – Continental ChefCompany: Happy Hours Cafe

Location: Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Department: Kitchen

Position: Continental Chef

Experience: 1–3 Years (Café or Restaurant Experience Preferred)

About Happy Hours CafeHappy Hours Cafe is a casual, aesthetic café serving a variety of food and beverages. We are looking for a skilled and responsible Continental Chef who can independently manage kitchen operations, maintain food quality and consistency, and contribute to developing our food menu.

Key Responsibilities1. Food Preparation & Cooking

- Prepare Continental and café-style dishes, including:
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- White Sauce, Red Sauce and Aglio Olio Pasta.
- Pizza and different varieties of sandwiches.
- Burgers, wraps and toast.
- French fries, peri-peri fries and other appetisers.
- Soups, snacks and other café-style dishes.
- Follow standard recipes and prescribed ingredient measurements.
- Ensure consistent taste, portion size and presentation for every order.
- Maintain proper preparation and cooking techniques.

2. Kitchen Management

- Independently manage daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts.
- Ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.
- Properly organise ingredients, sauces, vegetables and other raw materials.
- Follow opening and closing kitchen checklists.

3. Inventory & Food Cost Control

- Monitor daily kitchen stock and ingredient requirements.
- Inform management about low-stock items before they run out.




- Minimise food wastage and maintain proper portion control.
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.
- Maintain proper storage, labelling and refrigeration of ingredients.

4. Recipe Development & Consistency

- Suggest new café-friendly dishes and improvements to existing recipes.
- Follow the café's standard recipe book and SOPs.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quantity and presentation.
- Cooperate with management during menu trials and current product launches.
- Required Skills & QualificationsPrevious experience as a Continental Chef, Café Chef or Commis Chef.
- Knowledge of pasta sauces, pizza, sandwiches, burgers and appetisers.
- Good understanding of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple orders.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, storage and kitchen safety.
- Responsible, punctual and disciplined.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced café environment.
- Work ExpectationsReport to work on time in proper kitchen uniform.
- Maintain personal hygiene, including clean uniform, apron and hairnet.
- Follow recipes and measurements without compromising quality.
- No personal mobile phone usage during active kitchen operations.
- Maintain discipline, teamwork and professional behaviour.
- Take responsibility for kitchen cleanliness and stock management.
- What We OfferCompetitive salary based on experience and skills.
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development.
- Growth opportunities within the café.

Interested candidates can contact Happy Hours Cafe for an interview.

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