Culinary Leader

Job Title: Culinary Leader

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Culinary Leader to join our team. As a key member of the kitchen, you will be responsible for managing culinary staff, ensuring high-quality food production, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise culinary staff, including cooks and food preparation workers.
• Inspect levels of ingredients, raw food supplies, and other raw materials to ensure optimum stock levels.
• Place orders for required supplies and make necessary requisitions for stock, frozen items, beverages, and other raw materials.
• Inspect received products for quality and quantity.
• Schedule food production and manage operations to optimize resource use.
• Assist kitchen staff in overall kitchen operations to ensure timely services.
• Observe methods of food preparation to ensure consistency.
• Assign duties based on capacity and capabilities for ingredient preparation, cooking, and delivery.
• Inspect and use cooking appliances for order completion; ensure cleanliness and usability.
• Perform inventory duties and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with management on pricing to reflect labour, ingredients, and overhead costs.
• Mentor employees, address issues, and worker grievances.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation; ensure personal hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure items are prepared within established preparation, portion control, and pricing policies.
• Manage relationships with distributors and resolve vendor issues promptly.
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine.
• Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Culinary Leader in a similar role.
• Ability to work with proteins like beef, mutton, and pork.
• Passion for great food and presentation.
• Understanding of and commitment to food safety.
• Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team.

About this Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of culinary professionals and contribute to the success of our kitchen. If you have a passion for great food, a strong sense of leadership, and excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.