Executive Sous Chef

Company Description

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

Culinary & Menu Development

• Create, execute, and evolve Kulture’s menu across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Develop new dishes and seasonal specials aligned with brand positioning.
• Ensure consistent taste, quality, and presentation across all shifts.
  

Kitchen Operations

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including cooking, preparation, and plating.
• Maintain smooth coordination with service staff for efficient order management.
• Manage kitchen schedules, task allocation, and daily checklists.
  

Quality & Hygiene

• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards as per FSSAI and café best practices.
• Conduct regular quality, taste, and hygiene audits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment.
  

Procurement & Cost Control

• Prepare purchase orders, and track inventory
• Control wastage, monitor food costs, and optimize yield.
• Ensure timely availability of high-quality ingredients.
  

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise and motivate line chefs, commis, and kitchen assistants.
• Conduct training sessions on cooking techniques, hygiene, and efficiency.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and disciplined work culture in the kitchen.
  

Qualifications

• Atleast 10 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 year in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in cooking, food preparation, and presentation across

  continental

  cuisine.
• Strong kitchen management, staff supervision, and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of food safety regulations and sanitary practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; able to motivate small teams.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing culinary brand in Kolkata.
• Creative freedom to experiment and develop signature dishes.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

A supportive environment that values quality, initiative, and craftsmanship.