Hiring for a client of Aroha Innovation Position Title : Sous Chef Location : Ideal Colony, Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra Employment Type : Full-Time Reports To : Executive Chef Salary Range : Rs 40,000 - Rs 50,000 per month (commensurate with experience) About Us Located in the heart of Ideal Colony, Kothrud, Pune, we are building a premier Pan-Asian dining destination. We offer an upscale Chef’s Table experience with multi-course menus featuring cuisines from Japan, Thailand, China, Vietnam, and Malaysia, alongside a vibrant coffee shop catering with affordable Pan-Asian bites and mains. Join our team to help elevate Pune’s culinary scene with creativity and excellence. Job Summary The Sous Chef will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and authenticity in our Pan-Asian menu. This role involves managing the kitchen team, assisting in menu development, and ensuring seamless service across both the upscale Chef’s Table and coffee shop formats. The ideal candidate is a culinary expert with a passion for Pan-Asian cuisines, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Assist the Executive Chef in designing and executing multi-course Chef’s Table menus (5-7 courses) featuring Pan-Asian dishes like Uni Chawanmushi, Rendang Daging, and Korean Bulgogi Bao, ensuring ace-level presentation and authenticity. Oversee preparation of coffee shop items, including savory bites (e.g., Matcha Chicken Bao, Thai Chicken Satay Skewers), mains (e.g., Japanese Katsu Donburi, Thai Green Curry Rice Bowl), and desserts (e.g., Mango Sticky Rice Cup), maintaining consistency and quality. Manage daily kitchen operations, including inventory control, ingredient sourcing, and adherence to food cost targets. Train and supervise a team of 3 Line Cooks and 2 Prep Cooks, ensuring proper techniques, hygiene standards, and adherence to recipes during peak hours (e.g., 6 PM - 10 PM for dinner, 10 AM - 4 PM for coffee shop). Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus and events (e.g., Lunar New Year, Songkran Festival), contributing ideas for dishes like Prosperity Toss Salad or Thai Grilled Prawns with Nam Jim Sauce. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., FSSAI standards) and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment. Manage the kitchen team and coordinating with the Front of House (FOH) staff for seamless service. Assist in plating and presenting dishes, particularly for the Chef’s Table, ensuring ace-level aesthetics (e.g., use of microgreens, edible flowers). Monitor customer feedback via FOH staff and online reviews, implementing improvements to maintain a 4.5+ rating on platforms like Zomato and TripAdvisor. Qualifications and Skills Minimum 7 years of culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (e.g., Sous Chef or CDP) in a fine dining or Pan-Asian restaurant. Expertise in Pan-Asian cuisines (Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian), with hands-on experience in dishes like sushi, dim sum, curries, and stir-fries. Culinary degree or diploma from a recognized institute (e.g., IHM, Culinary Academy of India) preferred. Strong knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and sourcing premium ingredients. Ability to work under pressure during peak hours, managing both upscale dining (20-30 covers) and coffee shop (40-50 covers) services. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset to work with the Executive Chef and FOH team. Proficiency in maintaining hygiene and safety standards, with knowledge of FSSAI regulations. Passion for culinary innovation, inspired by MasterChef techniques, with an eye for detail in plating and presentation. Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based incentives (e.g., bonus for achieving 90% customer satisfaction). Staff meals provided during shifts. Opportunities for professional growth, including collaborations and workshops with visiting chefs. Paid time off and health insurance reimbursement after 6 months of employment. Show more Show less