Head Chef/Sous Chef

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef or Sous Chef to lead and inspire our culinary team at Appetite Oasis Restaurants LLP in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This role requires overseeing the entire kitchen operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, and managing resources efficiently to meet the restaurant's standards and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and motivate all kitchen staff including Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs, and kitchen stewards.
• Design, update, and develop menus tailored to the restaurant's concept, guest tastes, and current culinary trends.
• Maintain consistent standards in food quality, taste, presentation, portioning, and freshness.
• Establish and uphold standardized recipes, preparation techniques, and presentation protocols.
• Monitor and control food costs, manage portion sizes, reduce waste, and ensure overall kitchen profitability.
• Prepare budgets related to food and collaborate closely with management to meet financial targets.
• Manage procurement processes including purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure ingredient quality meets set standards.
• Enforce stringent adherence to food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and food regulations.
• Plan and organize kitchen staffing, shifts, leave schedules, and manpower needs effectively.
• Provide staff training, development, coaching, and performance evaluations regularly.
• Maintain discipline, teamwork, and uphold professional standards within the kitchen environment.
• Work closely with Restaurant Manager, F&B Manager, Banquet Team, and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Organize and oversee food preparations for banquets, special events, occasions, and VIP guests.
• Continuously introduce new dishes and seasonal menus while preserving the restaurant’s culinary identity.
• Supervise kitchen equipment usage and coordinate necessary maintenance or replacement activities.
• Implement strategies to minimize food wastage through efficient planning, storage, and portion control.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain kitchen cleanliness, order, and operational efficiency.
• Address guest feedback on food quality promptly and perform corrective actions as needed.
• Stay well-informed on the latest culinary trends, ingredients, cooking techniques, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for recipes, food costs, inventories, cleaning schedules, and other kitchen records.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and ability to manage and motivate kitchen teams effectively.
• Expertise in menu planning and culinary development.
• Proficiency in food costing, budgeting, and managing kitchen finances.
• Experience in inventory control, procurement, and supplier coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene, and sanitation including HACCP compliance.
• Creativity in culinary innovation with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Capability to train and develop kitchen staff continuously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.