Café Chef

Job Overview

We seek a skilled and dedicated Café Chef to oversee daily kitchen functions at our Nashik location. This role involves preparing a variety of café-style dishes, ensuring food quality, hygiene standards, and consistent presentation, along with managing kitchen staff and inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items including breakfast dishes, snacks, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, pizza, beverages, and other culinary offerings.
• Maintain quality by ensuring consistent taste, portion control, and attractive presentation.
• Plan food preparation schedules to guarantee timely serving, especially during busy periods.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and monitor stock to prevent shortages.
• Reduce food wastage while controlling food cost and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Inspect raw ingredients for freshness and quality.
• Ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment meet cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Adhere rigorously to safe food handling and storage procedures.
• Train and manage kitchen assistants and associated staff effectively.
• Create new dishes and recommend menu enhancements.
• Manage maintenance and proper use of kitchen appliances and tools.
• Work collaboratively with the café manager and service team for seamless operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Familiarity with café and quick-service restaurant food preparation.
• Strong grasp of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
• Capacity to perform efficiently under high-pressure environments.
• Leadership qualities with experience in team supervision.
• Knowledge concerning food costing and portion management.
• Innovative mindset for recipe development and menu updates.
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable work ethic.

Preferred Profile

Candidates with experience launching or working in new café setups—covering menu design, kitchen organization, recipe standardization, and staff training—will be favored.

Other Details

• Location: Nashik, Maharashtra, India
• Working hours: Approximately 9 to 10 hours daily, aligned with café operation hours.
• Salary: Up to ₹21,000 per month, negotiable based on experience.