Job Description

Core Culinary Responsibilities

Prepare Authentic Indian Dishes

Cook a wide variety of Indian cuisine (North Indian, South Indian, Mughlai, Bengali, Rajasthani, etc.) Mastery of tandoor cooking, curries, biryanis, snacks, and Indian breads.

Menu Planning & Development

Design traditional and fusion Indian menus. Create seasonal or regional special dishes. Cater to dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, Jain, Halal, etc.)

Ingredient Selection & Preparation

Source high-quality Indian spices and ingredients. Oversee proper cleaning, cutting, marination, and mise-en-place.

Cooking Techniques

Use appropriate Indian cooking methods (roasting, steaming, frying, tempering, slow cooking, etc.) Handle tandoors, gas stoves, clay ovens, and other traditional equipment.

Kitchen Operations & Hygiene

Maintain Cleanliness & Hygiene

Ensure food safety standards (FSSAI or local health codes). Maintain personal and kitchen cleanliness.

Inventory & Stock Control

Monitor stock levels of spices, grains, and perishables. Minimize food wastage.

Equipment Maintenance

Check and maintain kitchen appliances and cooking tools.

Leadership & Teamwork

Supervise Kitchen Staff

Guide junior chefs, cooks, and kitchen helpers. Assign daily prep tasks and monitor performance.

Training & Skill Development

Train new staff in Indian culinary techniques and kitchen procedures.

Coordinate with Front-of-House Staff

Ensure timely and accurate food delivery. Collaborate with servers to manage customer feedback.

Administrative & Business Tasks

Cost Control & Budgeting

Manage food costs while maintaining quality. Assist in pricing dishes profitably.

Customer Satisfaction

Address special requests, dietary needs, or complaints. Maintain consistency in taste, portion, and presentation.

Stay Updated

Keep up with evolving food trends in Indian and global cuisine. Innovate with new ingredients or fusion dishes.
Optional Specialized Duties

Catering large-scale events

(weddings, corporate functions).

Creating regional or festival-based menus

(Navratri, Ramadan, Diwali).

Working with nutritionists

to create healthy Indian meals.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Food provided Paid sick time
Work Location: In person