Chef de Partie (CDP) Hot Kitchen or Pastry

As a Chef de Partie (CDP) in the Hot Kitchen or Pastry department at Araku Caf in Bangalore, you will play a crucial role in combining craftsmanship with creativity. Your responsibilities will include executing dishes with precision, creativity, and consistency, leading a team of chefs, handling kitchen operations under pressure, maintaining quality control, managing inventory, and upholding hygiene and food safety standards. You will also have the opportunity to recommend and develop new recipes with the team. Key Responsibilities: - Execute dishes with precision, creativity, and consistency. - Lead team of chefs; delegate tasks and oversee daily prep. - Handle kitchen operations under pressure during service. - Follow recipes accurately and ensure quality control. - Oversee inventory management, ordering, and supplier coordination. - Uphold hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards. - Recommend and develop new recipes with the team. Qualifications Required: - 5+ years experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, or premium restaurants. - Expertise in hot kitchen or pastry/bakery. - Culinary diploma or equivalent preferred. - Leadership, communication, and team management skills. - In-depth knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene. - Passion for culinary innovation and guest experience. If you join Araku Caf, you will be part of Indias only fully integrated seed-to-cup regenerative coffee brand. You will work in a cuisine-agnostic, ingredient-forward kitchen where creativity starts with the ingredient itself. Additionally, you will collaborate with local, seasonal, and indigenous ingredients to craft thoughtful, globally inspired dishes. The culinary program values purity of ingredients, craftsmanship, and sustainability, fostering a culture that promotes learning, creativity, and collective growth. By contributing to Araku Caf, you will also be supporting a brand deeply connected to tribal farming communities, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity. Apply now to be a part of this exciting journey and help build one of Indias most intriguing caf brands.,