Italian Cuisine chef

About the Role

• Full-time, on-site role based in Gurugram.
• Requires presence during peak service hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and cooking a variety of Italian dishes, including pastas, pizzas, risottos, and regional specialties.
• Maintaining consistent quality and presentation of dishes.
• Organizing mise en place.
• Overseeing food preparation.
• Managing kitchen staff during service.
• Ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
• Contributing to menu development, seasonal specials, and cost-effective ingredient usage.
• Coordinating with front-of-house teams to ensure timely service.
• Training junior team members.
• Maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Supporting a positive, respectful work culture.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong expertise in Italian cuisine, including traditional and contemporary dishes.
• Proven experience as a chef or sous chef in an Italian or fine-dining restaurant.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, including food safety standards, inventory management, portion control, and efficient workflow organization.
• Ability to develop menus, experiment with new recipes, and adapt dishes to seasonal ingredients while controlling food costs.
• Team leadership skills, including training and mentoring kitchen staff, delegating tasks, and maintaining a calm, professional demeanor during busy service periods.
• Attention to detail in plating, flavor balance, and consistency.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and culinary presentation.
• Capability to work full-time on-site in Gurugram.
• Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holiday service.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary certification or diploma from a recognized institute is preferred.
• Additional training in Italian cuisine is an advantage.