Head Chef - Indian Cuisine / Head Chefess - Indian Cuisine

Job Opportunity: Chef de Cuisine Indian

Join our esteemed team at a privately owned Indian casual-dining restaurant chain with over 50 years of experience and 85 locations worldwide. We are recognized for our authentic South Indian cuisine, particularly traditional Chettinad-style preparations, and are expanding our international outreach, which includes locations in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East, Australia, and North America. With an annual footfall of 10-12 million customers, we are currently seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine Indian to enhance our offerings and maintain our high culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft authentic Chettinad cuisines and deliver the finest butter chicken.
• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer preferences.
• Assist with meal design preparation and planning.
• Ensure timely kitchen operations and maintain efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to junior kitchen staff with cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to uphold restaurant standards.
• Create employee schedules and assess their performance.
• Implement and adhere to sanitation and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel.
• Preferred qualifications include a diploma or degree in Hospitality.
• A commitment to work for a minimum of two years at our restaurants in Switzerland is expected.
• Strong knowledge of South Indian specialty cuisine, particularly Chettinad, and Indian cooking techniques.
• Proficiency in German is preferred.

Employment Details:

• Role: Chef de Cuisine Indian
• Industry Type: Hotel/Restaurant
• Functional Area: Food, Beverage & Hospitality
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Education: UG: Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management

How to Apply:

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.