South Indian Chef Job Opening in Alappuzha

We are currently seeking an experienced and creative South Indian Chef to lead our culinary team. The South Indian Chef will be responsible for designing menus, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation. Responsibilities: Develop and innovate South Indian menus, recipes, and dishes, incorporating traditional flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques while adding creative twists and modern interpretations. Lead and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, assistant chefs, and kitchen helpers, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure consistency and excellence in food preparation. Plan and organize kitchen operations, including food production schedules, staffing levels, inventory management, and equipment maintenance, to optimize efficiency and productivity. Source, select, and procure high-quality ingredients, spices, and produce for South Indian cuisine, ensuring freshness, authenticity, and sustainability. Prepare and cook a wide variety of South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, vadas, sambar, rasam, chutneys, curries, and rice dishes, adhering to traditional recipes and culinary standards. Monitor food preparation processes, cooking temperatures, and presentation techniques to maintain consistency, taste, and appearance of dishes across all service periods. Taste and adjust seasoning, flavors, and spices in dishes to achieve optimal taste, aroma, and balance, and ensure adherence to customer preferences and dietary requirements. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene practices, and sanitation standards in food handling, storage, and preparation areas, maintaining cleanliness and organization at all times. Collaborate with restaurant management and other departments to plan and execute special events, festivals, and promotions featuring South Indian cuisine, and participate in menu tastings and presentations. Stay updated on food trends, culinary techniques, and industry developments related to South Indian cuisine, and incorporate new ideas and innovations into menu offerings. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment in the kitchen, promoting teamwork, communication, and mutual respect among kitchen staff members. Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints related to food quality, taste, and presentation professionally and promptly, taking corrective actions as needed. Requirements: Proven experience as a South Indian Chef or Head Chef, with at least [X years] of experience in leading and managing a South Indian kitchen in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality establishment. Extensive knowledge of South Indian culinary traditions, ingredients, spices, and regional variations, with a passion for preserving authenticity while embracing creativity. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor kitchen staff to achieve culinary excellence and teamwork. Creative flair and culinary innovation to develop new dishes, menus, and concepts that showcase the richness and diversity of South Indian cuisine. Excellent taste, seasoning, and flavoring skills to create balanced and harmonious dishes that delight the senses and satisfy customer expectations. Thorough understanding of food safety regulations, hygiene practices, and sanitation standards in commercial kitchens, with a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols. Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with restaurant management, front-of-house staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders to achieve common goals. Flexibility to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate restaurant operations and service schedules. Culinary certifications or qualifications from recognized culinary institutions or organizations are preferred but not mandatory. Benefits: Competitive salary package Employee meal discounts or allowances Provident fund (PF) or Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Training and professional development opportunities Positive and supportive work environment