Chef (South Indian Cuisine)

Job Title: Chef – South Indian Cuisine
Location: Bengaluru
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage
Experience Required: Minimum 1-2 years in South Indian cuisine

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Chef specializing in South Indian cuisine to lead and manage the South Indian section of our kitchen. The ideal candidate should be highly skilled in preparing a wide variety of authentic dishes from South India, maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and execute a full range of authentic South Indian dishes along with the Head chef (e.g., dosa, idli, vada, sambar, rasam, chutneys, and regional curries).
• Develop new menu items and seasonal offerings with traditional South Indian flavors.
• Supervise kitchen staff, including commis chefs, to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing to ensure fresh supply of ingredients.
• Control food cost, minimize waste, and ensure portion consistency.
• Train and mentor junior staff in South Indian cooking techniques and kitchen best practices.
• Work closely with management on menu planning and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Chef specializing in South Indian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of regional South Indian dishes (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra, Karnataka).
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations and a small team.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP regulations.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about authentic South Indian food.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹17,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge in south Indian Cuisine

Location:

• Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)

Work Location: In person