Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Job Overview

The Lemon Bowl is looking for an experienced and responsible Sous Chef to support the kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, taste, hygiene, and timely production. The role requires hands-on knowledge of multiple cuisines, kitchen management, stock control, food processes, and food tasting.

Key Responsibilities

·        Support the Head Chef/Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations.

·        Prepare, supervise, and maintain food production across multiple cuisines as per company standards.

·        Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portion size, and food quality.

·        Conduct regular food tasting and ensure dishes meet the required taste and quality standards.

·        Manage kitchen staff, allocate duties, and monitor daily work and productivity.

·        Monitor kitchen stock, storage, consumption, wastage, and stock availability.

·        Coordinate with the purchase/operations team for timely availability of ingredients and kitchen supplies.

·        Follow standardized recipes, food preparation processes, and production procedures.

·        Ensure proper food handling, hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety practices.

·        Monitor food wastage and implement measures to control unnecessary consumption.

·        Assist in menu preparation, recipe standardization, and process improvement where required.

·        Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of food according to daily production requirements.

Core Skills & Requirements

·        Strong knowledge of multiple cuisines and food preparation techniques.

·        Good understanding of kitchen operations and team management.

·        Knowledge of stock management, inventory control, and food wastage control.

·        Strong understanding of food quality, tasting, and consistency.

·        Ability to follow and maintain standardized food processes and recipes.

·        Good communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Salary

₹35,000 – ₹45,000 per month, depending on experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Working Schedule

·        4 days off per month, depending on the team schedule

·        Friday, Saturday & Sunday will be working days

·        No festival holidays

Work Location

The Lemon Bowl – S 13/28, DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurugram, Haryana – 122010

Candidate Profile

Candidates with relevant experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, or in a similar kitchen supervisory role are preferred. The candidate should be comfortable managing kitchen operations, stock, food processes, quality, and tasting across multiple cuisines.