Job Description

Orbit Serviced Apartments - Khar West, Mumbai

Orbit Serviced Apartments is a premium serviced apartment brand catering to high-end domestic and international (NRI) guests. We are launching an in-house cafe & kitchen operation exclusively for our residents and delivery platforms (no walk-ins).

We are looking for a highly responsible, hands-on Sous Chef to set up and independently run the kitchen operations with hotel-level quality and discipline.

Role Overview

Hands-on Sous Chef responsible for daily cooking and full kitchen operations

Service exclusively for:

In-house guests

Room service (in-room dining)

Online delivery

No buffet, no complimentary breakfast -- all meals are paid, a la carte

European cafe-style menu to match our modern interiors

Cuisine & Concept

Primary focus:

Continental cafe-style food

Healthy meals

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Supporting:

Multi-cuisine knowledge (basic Indian preferred for NRI guests)

Menu:

A la carte

No restriction on signature dishes -- we value chef creativity with consistency

Service Style

All-day dining

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks

Room service with proper tray plating & presentation

Premium quality aligned with 5-star serviced apartment standards

Expected Volume (Estimate)

Property capacity: 80-90 in-house guests at full occupancy

Responsibilities

Cook hands-on daily

Plan menus & daily prep

Maintain consistent taste, quality & hygiene

Handle:

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Ordering & stock control

Food costing & wastage control

Ensure compliance with FSSAI & hygiene standards

Set up and manage room service plating SOPs

Train and supervise junior kitchen staff

Take complete ownership of kitchen operations

Team Structure

Initial recommendation:

1 Sous Chef (you)

1-2 Commis / Kitchen Assistants (to be hired gradually)

Reports directly to: Owner

Experience Required

Minimum 6-10 years of kitchen experience

Prior experience in:

4-star / 5-star hotels

Premium serviced apartments

High-quality cafe or restaurant concepts

Strong understanding of:

Continental cafe food

Breakfast operations

Cost control in premium kitchens

Must be independent, mature, and reliable

Work Location & Schedule

Location: Khar West, near Bandra, Mumbai

Job type: Full-time

Shift: Fixed shift

Long-term growth opportunity as the kitchen scales

Personality & Work Ethic

Calm, disciplined, and serious about food quality

Luxury service mindset

Clean, organized, and process-driven

Comfortable working in a premium, guest-centric environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?40,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person