Chef

Chef (Indian Restaurant – Chettinad Cuisine)

Job Title

Chef – Indian Restaurant (Chettinad Cuisine)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef specializing in authentic South Indian Chettinad cuisine to join our restaurant team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality traditional Indian dishes, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent food preparation and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of authentic Chettinad and South Indian dishes.
• Plan menus and develop new recipes while maintaining traditional flavors and cooking techniques.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation of all dishes.
• Monitor food stock levels and assist in ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Supervise and train kitchen assistants and junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food products.
• Minimize food wastage and control kitchen costs.
• Coordinate with management regarding menu planning and special customer requests.
• Ensure smooth daily kitchen operations during service hours.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Chef specializing in Indian and Chettinad cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of traditional Chettinad spices, recipes, and cooking methods.
• Ability to prepare a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian South Indian dishes.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work on weekends, public holidays, and shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional culinary training or certification in Indian cuisine.
• Experience working in Indian restaurants in Singapore or overseas.
• Knowledge of menu costing and inventory management.