Responsibilities:
- Design and update traditional South Indian Chettinad vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus
- Prepare custom spice blends, freshly ground masalas, marinades, and traditional regional curries
- Execute chettinad variety of dishes , traditional tiffin and snack items
- Direct daily food preparation, cooking flows, plating standards
- Coordinate service timing across lunch, dinner, and catering orders
- Train and mentor junior cooks and kitchen assistants
- Delegate daily preparation tasks among team and monitor performance
- Conduct routine quality checks on raw ingredients, spice potency, dish consistency, temperature logs
- Monitor stock levels, handle supplier purchase orders, track food waste and help manage kitchen budgets
- Enforce food safety and hygiene regulations across workstations and inspect kitchen equipment regularly
Requirements:
- Proven track record in similar position in F&B industry.
- Excellent experience with preparing Indian Chettinad varieties.
- Deep knowledge of diverse Indian spice blends, marinades, and traditional cooking methods.
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Valid food hygiene certification is a plus.
- Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Able to work on rotating shifts, week ends and public holidays.
