South Indian Chef Job Opening in Ernakulam

We are seeking an experienced and talented South Indian Chef to join our culinary team in Ernakulam. The South Indian Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of authentic South Indian dishes, ensuring quality, taste, and consistency. This role requires expertise in South Indian cuisine, creativity in recipe development, and strong leadership skills in managing kitchen operations. Responsibilities: Menu Planning and Development: Collaborate with management to design and update the South Indian menu, incorporating traditional and innovative dishes to meet customer preferences and market trends. Develop new recipes and modify existing ones, ensuring authenticity, flavor balance, and visual appeal. Food Preparation and Cooking: Prepare and cook a diverse range of South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, vadas, sambar, rasam, chutneys, and regional specialties. Ensure that ingredients are fresh, properly portioned, and cooked to perfection, with attention to taste, texture, and presentation. Utilize traditional South Indian cooking techniques such as tempering, grinding spices, and fermenting batters to achieve authentic flavors and textures. Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation, conducting regular tastings and inspections to ensure adherence to recipes and standards. Monitor portion sizes, plate presentation, and garnishing to enhance the dining experience and meet customer expectations. Kitchen Management: Lead and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, assistants, and helpers, providing guidance, training, and feedback to ensure efficient operations and teamwork. Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely preparation and service of South Indian dishes, maintaining communication and collaboration to meet customer needs. Inventory Management: Manage inventory of South Indian ingredients, spices, and condiments, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper storage to minimize waste and spoilage. Monitor food costs and portion control, implementing measures to optimize profitability and reduce expenses. Hygiene and Sanitation: Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, storage areas, and work surfaces. Train kitchen staff on proper food handling, storage, and hygiene practices, enforcing standards and procedures to prevent contamination and foodborne illness. Requirements: Proven experience as a South Indian Chef or Sous Chef in a reputable restaurant or hotel, with expertise in South Indian cuisine. Culinary degree or diploma from a recognized culinary institute is preferred. Extensive knowledge of South Indian cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors, with the ability to create authentic and innovative dishes. Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve culinary excellence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, management, and customers. Attention to detail and creativity in recipe development, with a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences. Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Opportunities for bonuses and incentives based on performance. Employee discounts on meals and beverages. Training and development opportunities. Positive and collaborative work environment. If you are a skilled and passionate South Indian Chef with a love for authentic cuisine, we encourage you to apply for the position in Ernakulam. Join our team and showcase your culinary talents by creating memorable South Indian dishes that delight our customers.