Job Title: Executive Sous Chef / Chef De Cuisine
Industry Type
Travel & Tourism
Functional Area
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Employment Type
Full Time, Permanent
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef / Chef De Cuisine to lead our kitchen team at a well-known Indian restaurant chain in its first location in Switzerland. In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the quality, consistency, and production of all kitchen operations.
- Exhibiting culinary talents by personally preparing Indian food items while managing the staff.
- Coordinating vegetarian menus, purchasing, staffing, and food preparation.
- Improving guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
- Maintaining sanitation and food standards in compliance with all relevant policies.
- Developing and training team members to enhance performance.
Candidate Profile
We require candidates to possess the following qualifications:
- A high school diploma or GED; with 10+ years of experience in Indian culinary arts, food and beverage, or a related field.
- A 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major is preferred.
- Experience with South Indian cuisine is essential.
Core Work Activities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring culinary standards and responsibilities are met for the restaurant.
- Supervising kitchen shift operations in compliance with Food & Beverage policies and standards.
- Maintaining food preparation and storage standards.
- Recognizing superior quality products, presentations, and flavors.
- Planning and managing food quantities and plating requirements.
- Communicating production needs to key personnel.
- Assisting in developing daily and seasonal menu items.
- Estimating daily restaurant production needs.
- Preparing and cooking Indian foods focusing on Chat cuisine.
- Checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to meet standards.
- Determining presentation approaches and creating decorative food displays.
- Leading and coordinating activities of cooks and kitchen workers.
- Managing day-to-day operations effectively.
- Understanding employee roles well enough to step in during their absence.
How to Apply
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.